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Chief Security Officer

Karatina University Listed on Muhula

County
Nyeri
Sub-county
Karatina
Role
Security guard / watchman
Category
Support Staff
Employment
Full Time
Subject
Campus security
Level
College
Deadline
16 Nov 2026

About the job

Karatina University is hiring a Chief Security Officer at grade 12, reference KarU/HR/CSO/2026, to lead campus security. The officer writes security policies and emergency plans, reports to and advises the Vice Chancellor, supervises internal and outsourced guards and works with outside security agencies. A security-related degree and service in the disciplined forces are required.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop security policies and emergency plans
  • Report to and advise the Vice Chancellor on security
  • Supervise and train security staff
  • Coordinate with external security agencies
  • Draw up specifications for security contracts

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a security-related field; a master's is an advantage
  • At least five years in disciplined or uniformed forces with a clean discharge
  • Valid driving licence and current good conduct certificate
  • ICT knowledge and firefighting and rescue skills

How to apply

Apply on the university's online recruitment portal and also send a scanned copy of the application by email, quoting the job title and reference number. No recruitment fee is charged.

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