Assistant Director - Security Services at Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
- Nairobi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Implementing and reviewing the Commission’s security policy, strategies and procedures;
- Reviewing periodic assessment of security threats and develop mitigations;
- Preparing of security awareness programs for employees and security personnel;
- Liaising with Government law enforcement agencies on security related matters;
- Ensuring adequate supervision of security officers and outsourced private security guards while building good working relationship with police officers seconded to the Commission;
- Monitoring the preparation of daily reports including daily occurrences, transit reports, background checks, executive protection;
- Coordinating investigation of security related incidents at the Commission premises and submit reports for action;
- Coordinating security operations in the commission’s premises;
- Coordinating fire safety drills;
- Carrying out sensitization of the commission’s employees on security matters;
- Inspecting and advising security personnel on maintenance of security documents and classified materials;
- Organizing and overseeing impromptu penetration test of security system and equipment;
- Developing and implementing work plans, strategies and budget;
- Providing input for review of security policy, strategy, and procedures;
- Appraising security personnel and monitor performance by outsourced private security guards;
- Consolidate and disseminate critical security information; and
- Supervising and guiding employees for optimum performance.
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
- Served in the grade of Principal Officer- Security for a minimum period of three (3) years; OR Five (5) years’ experience in a comparable position;
- Advanced security management course from a recognized institution;
- Bachelor’s degree in security studies, criminology, forensic science, security management, intelligence management, disaster management or a related qualification from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
- Paramilitary or National Youth Service (NYS) training is an added advantage;
- Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
- Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.137,460 – Kshs.167,098
- House Allowance: Applicable rates
- Commuter Allowance: Kshs.12,000
- Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
- Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
- Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
- Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.
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