USIU - Africa is committed to providing quality, affordable education through world-class service delivery platforms.
We are looking to recruit a qualified person for the following position:
Assistant Head of Security
Assistant Head of Security
Reporting to the Head of Security, the successful candidate will oversee professional, effective and robust investigations
Key Responsibilities- Strategize and develops effective security and contingency plans for the operations of the Investigations Section.
- Supervises the investigation of security-related incidents involving USIU personnel, project personnel or visitors.
- Prepare all witnesses to give evidence during a hearing /during investigations.
- Together with the Head of Security, participate in Disciplinary Committee hearings by giving evidence to ensure that appropriate disciplinary action is taken.
- Together with the Head of Security, visit all scenes /incidents, involving, students, staff, accidents involving USIU motor vehicles and any other case as directed.
- Be the primary liaison between the department, security agencies and other stakeholders in the criminal justice system.
- Collect and preserve all evidence and exhibits before, during and after investigations.
- Provide timely and updated reports on all investigated cases and incidents and the requisite recommendations to the management for information and decision making through the chain of command.
- Perform any other function conferred on him by any law within the university.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science or any social science from an accredited university.
- Training from reputable security firm and/or Kenya Defence Forces/National Police Service.
- Have attained the rank of an inspector or an equivalent in the disciplined forces, or security manager from a recognized security firm.
- A graduate (Master’s) degree will be an added advantage.
Minimum years of experience
- At least 7 years’ experience in a similar position.
Skills required
- Investigation skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Technical support skills
- Tactical training skills
- Administrative and management skills.
- Problem solving skills
Competencies
- Possession of a valid driving license.
- Knowledge of security management, combined with a solid background of military, police or security specialization
- Capacity to competently manage security units
- Efficiency in handling work assignments
- Result and goal oriented
- Ability to work under pressure
- Knowledge of MS-Office software
How to Apply
If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and want to work as a team member ¡n a modern and progressive institution where you can make a difference, please apply.
If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and want to work as a team member ¡n 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 address below by: Wednesday, 12 November, 2014.
Head of Human Resources,
United States International University - Africa
P.O Box 14634-00800,
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