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Chief Security Officer, Regions – Mg 06
Kenya Power
Nairobi | Contract | Engineering / Technical
End date 09 Aug 2024
Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1559
This position will be reporting to the respective Regional Manager. The key duties and responsibilities will include
- Overseeing implementation of security measures and regulations by employees and customers in the Region.
- Safeguarding security of Company assets against theft, pilferage, damage, misuse or sabotage.
- Liaising with law enforcement agencies to ensure effective execution of security services
- Sensitizing internal and external customers on matters of general security, crime prevention and fraud control.
- Supervising contracted and seconded security personnel to ensure value for money.
- Undertaking security intelligence surveys and recommending necessary interventions.
- Undertaking investigations of motor accidents involving Company vehicles and taking the necessary actions.
- Evaluating changes to the regional security environment for impact and presenting findings to regional management.
- Carrying out risk assessments and making recommendations to management.
- Coordinating investigations on all acts of crime or any losses incurred against the Company and taking necessary action.
- Implementing strategies on business continuity planning, privacy, loss prevention and fraud prevention.
- Overseeing and coordinating security efforts across the region including information technology, human resources, communications and facilities management.
Appointment Specification
- Bachelor’s Degree Security Management or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
- Diploma in Criminology/Forensic Science or related field Military/Police Training Nine 9 years relevant work experience in security function; three 3 of which should be in a Supervisory level or Minimum of nine 9 years in the discipline forces as a Commissioned Officer military Officers Or Gazetted Officer police services, preferably three 3 years’ experience in investigations either in the military police, military intelligence or the directorate of criminal investigations with a clean record of discharge from any of the disciplined forces.
- Thorough understanding of Company business
- Strong Communication & Negotiation Skills
- Attention to details
- Problem Solving skills
- Creativity and innovation
- High levels of Integrity and Ethics
- Drive for results and achievement
- Commitment to Company Vision and Values