Vacancy title:
Senior/Security Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Protective Services, Civil & Government, Management]

Jobs at:
Micro and Small Enterprises Authority

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 17 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 27 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA) is a state corporation established under the Micro and Small Enterprise Act No. 55 of 2012. The Act was developed through a stakeholder’s consultation process which took several years. The Authority is now domiciled in the Ministry of Industry,Trade and Co-operatives

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Job specification

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Developing and implementing security management strategies and policies
• Preparing and updating of emergency procedures and contingency planning
• Proactively collecting, collating and disseminating relevant security intelligence aimed at preventing security breaches
• Maintaining records of acts of unlawful interference
• Supervising contracted security personnel ensuring that work orders are followed
• Maintaining crimes and incidents records and charts
• Undertaking routine checks, security risk and threat assessments, and security inspections
• Undertake investigations and recommend appropriate actions
• Ensure periodic returns on security operational affairs are made
• Planning and designing of security documents such as passes, registers etc
• Being in charge of other personnel who are performing duties relating to security matters
• Provide lead in investigating complex crimes; liaising with relevant security agencies and attending security meetings

Person Specification

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in social sciences/security management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Served in the Police Service/Military and attained the rank of Inspector/Captain or served in a relevant security role
• A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience
• Proficiency in Computer applications

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Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Applications should be sent through the post office or hand delivered to the Chief Executive Officer, clearly stating the position and reference number on both the cover letter and the envelope, together with a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, copy of National Identity Card (ID), Names and Telephone Contacts of three referees so as to reach MSEA by 17th April, 2026, 5.00 pm (East African Time) addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA)
Utalii House 10th Floor, Left wing
P.O. Box 48823 – 00100
NAIROBI

Applicants to note; -

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to present the following documents during interviews;

• Original National Identity Card (ID)
• Original Academic and professional Certificates and Transcripts
• Any other testimonials

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