Chief Security Officer at Maasai Mara University

REF: MMU/CSO/JULY/05/2023

Job Specification/requirements 

• For appointment to this position one must have;
• Attained rank of Chief Inspector of Police or equivalent.

OR

• A Master’s degree in Security Studies or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field from recognized institution.
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
• Exemplary work performance.
• 3 Years’ experience as Deputy Chief Security Officer or comparable position.

Job Description/duties and responsibilities

• Reporting to the Head of Department, the duties and responsibilities will include;
• Discharging overall duties as the Head of Department.
• Responsibility for security matters related to students and staff.
• Managing security intelligence systems within the University
• Carrying out any investigation requested by Vice-Chancellor
• Assisting in the investigation of staff & students’ disciplinary matters as referred by University Management Board.
• Attending to all security meetings in all University premises and facilities.
• Plan and organize training for security staff
• Executing periodic security surveys for all University Premises and facilities.
• Liaising with the external security agencies on security matters.
• Advising to the University Management Board on security Issues.
• Responsibility for formulation, planning and control of the departmental budget.
• Responsibility for effective coordination and implementation of university policies in the department.
• Responsibility for formulation and implementation of departmental strategic plan.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned or delegated to from time to time.