Daystar University is a chartered interdenominational and evangelical Christian University. Its mission is the development of Christian Servant Leaders for the expansion of God’s kingdom in Africa and the world. We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions.

Purpose of the Job:

Developing and implementing the security strategy including loss prevention and access control policies and procedures while coordinating the activities of the security staff in the safeguarding of University property to achieve University objectives

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Security Studies/ Criminology or its approved equivalent from a recognized university
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience in law enforcement or in security services including two years supervisory experience
• Paramilitary training
• Registration with the relevant professional body will be an advantage
• Christian commitment and practice

Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing the security strategy in line with overall objectives
• Managing access control and keeping out unauthorized persons and maintaining a log of visitors including vehicles
• Maintaining a data bank of security incidences, reviewing, evaluating and recommending actions on reported incidences including undertaking investigations and corrective measures.
• Coordinating and monitoring security audits and submitting to management
• Developing solutions in line with recommendations including formulating new procedures and approaches to security.
• Developing, reviewing and participating in security training for University staff and students.
• Supervising and/or conducting security awareness programs for the University community and overseeing continuous skills upgrade for all security staff.
• Supervising outsourced security service providers in line with SLAs
• Carrying out intelligence gathering and disseminating security updates and alerts
• Coordinating evacuation procedures during emergencies in liaison with University management and other security and safety organs
• Liaising with other law enforcement agencies to enhance security measures
• Implementing best practices in security procedures and compliance with University policies and procedures and applicable government and county laws.
• Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture.
• Ensuring appropriate Christian behavior both internal and external in line with the institution’s Strategy.

Submit your CV with names and contacts of 3 referees, copies of relevant documents and Application to  recruitment@daystar.ac.ke
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