Security Officer Job at Gusii Water & Sanitation Company Limited - Career Opportunity in Kenya

Vacancy title:
Security Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Admin & Office ]

Jobs at:

Gusii Water & Sanitation Company Limited

Deadline of this Job:
10 February 2021  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Kisii , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 02, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
Gusii Water and Sanitation Company Limited (GWASCO) is a Private Limited Company by shares incorporated on the 12th June, 2006 under the Companies Act Cap 486 of the Laws of Kenya. We are an agent of Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency(LVSWWDA), created as a result of the enactment of the Water Act 2002 which gave birth to the Water Sector Reforms in Kenya.
GRADE 4, (REF: GWASCO/HR/SO/01/2021/16)
Reports to The Managing Director
Job purpose
The Position is responsible for securing premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance; inspecting the stores, equipment, and access points and permitting entry .

Duties and responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities entail:
• Overseeing security operation in the Company including safeguarding Company assets, employees and their property;
• Advising the Managing Director on all matters appertaining to security;
• Ensuring the provision of efficient and effective security services to safeguard the Company’s resources and stakeholders against threats;
• Putting in place appropriate controls for all admissions within the GWASCO’s operational areas and offices;
• Monitoring and conducting surveillance on all GWASCO Water Supply areas, stores, assets and offices;
• Putting in place appropriate measures and mitigation to act as deterrents to criminals and risks against Company’s property;
• Ensuring reduced crime prevalence through prevention, detection, and investigation strategies;
• Ensuring protection of life and property within GWASCO premises;
• Protecting the company’s assets relative to theft, assault, fire and other safety issues • Ensuring security of the parking area;
• Ensuring all the doors around the offices are properly locked after working hours; and
• Monitoring the alarms and make arrangement for evacuation in case of emergency;
• Responding to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees and customers
• Performing related work as may be required.


Terms of Service
Three Years Contract
Direct reports
Security guards.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibility of the job and the experience of the individual will be negotiated with the successful candidate


Job specification: requirements for Appointment (academic/professional qualification/experience)
• Three years work experience in comparable and relevant position;
• Bachelors degree in Security Management, Criminology, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Served in Disciplined forces;
• Physically, mentally and medically fit;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Meets the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.


Job Education Requirements: Not Specified


Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including:
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
• Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.


Work Hours: 8

 

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Job application procedure
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for any of the roles above, please submit your application including a detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, National Identification card and testimonials from your current or previous employer, clearly indicating your current and expected remuneration, email and telephone contacts of three (3) professional referees by 10th February, 2021 at 5:00pm.
Submit your application in a sealed envelope with the respective Job Reference Number clearly marked to:
The Managing Director,
Gusii Water & Sanitation Company Limited. P.O. Box 3880 -40200,
KISII
OR
Email: info@gwasco.co.ke 
GWASCO is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Female candidates and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
For more details on GWASCO and the job descriptions for these roles, please log on to www.gwasco.co.ke
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.


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Job Info
Job Category: Security, Homeland Security jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 10 February 2021
Duty Station: Kisii
Posted: 02-02-2021
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 02-02-2021
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 02-02-2065
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