Vacancy title:
Deputy Chief Security Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Protective Services]

Jobs at:
Maseno University

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, October 14 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Deputy Chief Security Officer – Grade Twelve (12) -One (1) Position MSU/ADM/DSS/01/25

Requirements for Appointment:

• A Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice/Criminology and Social Science from an accredited and recognized University; OR
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice/Criminology or any Social Science from an accredited and recognized University;
• At least Eight (8) years relevant cumulative work experience in a University setting, Three (3) of which must have served as Deputy Chief Security Officer or Comparable position in an institution of higher learning will be an added advantage;
• At least Ten (10) years’ relevant experience working with the disciplined forces and served in the Rank of Chief Inspector in the Kenya Police or Captain in the military;
• Knowledgeable in general investigations and cybercrimes and digital forensics, information security and CCTV Forensics and intelligence collection;
• A valid basic first aid Certificate with proven experience in first aid/Knowledge of Fire/Disaster Management and first aid;
• Must have certificate of honorable discharge (where applicable); and
• Must be computer literate.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical leadership in the development and implementation of security processes and programs to safeguard the University’s physical assets, personnel, and information systems against threats and vulnerabilities;
• Oversee risk management, compliance, and information security operations, while promoting general security awareness across the University;
• Advise and prepare security plans for the University Management Board on emerging and ongoing security matters;
• Coordinate the development and implementation of strategic security programs, ensuring effective alignment with institutional objectives;
• Manage crisis response by addressing information security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks in a timely and effective manner;
• Gather, analyze, and share credible security intelligence, coordinating investigations and updates for informed decision-making;
• Liaise with government security agencies to enhance collaboration and ensure access to timely and reliable security information;
• Ensure effective implementation of University security policies and departmental procedures;
• Develop and recommend preventive risk measures to mitigate potential threats;
• Plan, organize, and deliver security training and awareness programs for staff and students;
• Oversee the management of the Security Department, including financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation;
• Collaborate with Internal Audit and Legal Services to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional requirements related to security;
• Develop, review, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures to strengthen institutional resilience;
• Coordinate and monitor staff and student elections, as well as socio-political activities, to ensuresecurity and orderliness; and
• Prepare and submit regular reports, including daily briefs, weekly and bi-weekly updates, and monthly comprehensive situational analysis reports to the Vice Chancellor.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

The Terms of service for the ALL positions will be on Permanent and Pensionable subject to Retirements Benefits Authority Regulations EXCEPT for the positions of General Manager, Grade KH 13, will be tenable on Contract Terms for a period of Three (3) years renewable based on satisfactory performance and Chief Internal Auditor, Grade 15 will be on a Five (5) years Contract Terms renewable only once upon satisfactorily performance

Interested applicants should visit Maseno University Website; www.maseno.ac.ke to view the detailed job requirements. Each application should be submitted together with an updated Curriculum Vitae, ALL academic and professional certificates, ALL transcripts, latest pay slip and Three (3) Referees letters.

Maseno University is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of all gender, marginalized group and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. The latter should attach their NCPWD certificate. Applications received later than the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. The University does not charge any fee for the recruitment and selection process. Applicants should submit Ten (10) hard copies of the application clearly indicating the reference number of the position applied. Applications must be submitted on or before 14th October, 2025 addressed to:

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Administration, Finance and Development
Maseno University
P. O. Box 333 - 40105
MASENO

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