The Senior Security Officer plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, security, and protection of personnel, students, visitors, and property at the University of Kabianga. This position involves gathering intelligence, preventing incidents, and maintaining campus safety.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Information Collection: Gather relevant intelligence and security information to anticipate and mitigate risks.
Crime and Riot Prevention: Implement proactive measures to prevent criminal activities, civil unrest, and riots within campus premises.
Duty Officer Duties: Serve as the designated security duty officer on campus, overseeing general security operations.
Executive Protection: Take charge of the security and protection of senior officers within the institution.
General Support: Perform any other relevant security-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Criminology/Security Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
At least nine (9) years of relevant work experience, with at least three (3) years at the level of Security Officer I (Grade 10) or its equivalent.
Certificate of Good Conduct.
Computer literacy.
Work experience as a Sergeant/Warrant Officer in the Kenya Police Service or Kenya Defense Forces with a clean discharge certificate.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit an electronic scanned copy of the application in PDF format, with all documents merged into one continuous file, via email to recruitment@kabianga.ac.ke.
Both the hard copy and electronic applications must be received no later than 5.00 p.m. (EAT) on Tuesday, 31st August 2026.
All applications should be addressed to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance) University of Kabianga P. O. BOX 2030 – 20200 KERICHO
Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address under sealed envelopes within three weeks from the date of advertisement.
