Key Responsibilities:
Ensure that all exit and entry point to and from the university are protected and there is a physical presence of guards 24 hours
Co-ordinate the functions of the contracted security guards by supervision to ensure that they meet the university expectation.
Report all the daily occurrences for action through the chain of command.
Assist with the security training and awareness to all contracted guards to conform to the university internal security needs (done by carrying out routine lectures, compliance physical checks of the guards their assignments).
Monitoring movements of university equipment into and out of campus by verifying gate passes.
Conduct regular searches to unearth crime and criminality. Enforcement of all rules/regulations/policies with which it is charged.
Monitor functionality of perimeter fence, CCTV, Fire-fighting equipment and securing lighting system in the university.
Preventing and protection against hazards of flooding by constantly checking on taps to turn off is left running.
Ensure that only members of USIU community use the university facilities unless otherwise as will be specified.
Perform any other duties as directed by the management /laws from time to time.
Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience
Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science or any social science (OR a diploma in lieu of the above in a security-related discipline or social science) from an accredited university.
Kenya Certificate Secondary Education grade C+ (plus) or equivalent.
Have served for a period of five (5) years in the disciplined forces or held a supervisory role from recognized security firms.
Possession of a valid driving license.

Skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Report writing skills
Tactical training skills
Administrative and management skills
Problem solving skills
Recording devices operation skills.
Competencies
Knowledge of zone warden system operations
Knowledge of basic field security procedures
Knowledge of security training procedures
Ability to carry out comprehensive investigations
Ability to manage teams
Knowledge of evacuation procedures
Knowledge of public order management.
Knowledge of MS-Office software

Should you have the requisite qualifications and experience and want to work as a team member in a modern and progressive institution where you can make a difference, please apply.

Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts to the following address by Tuesday, March 15, 2016.

Head of Human Resources,
United States International University – Africa
P.O Box 14634-00800,
Nairobi, Kenya

Email: hr@usiu.ac.ke or jobs@usiu.ac.ke