Vacancy title:
Senior Security Assistant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Admin & Office, Protective Services, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Commission for University Education

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, June 2 2026

Duty Station:
Red Hill Road, Off Limuru Road, Gigiri | Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Commission for University Education (CUE) established by the Universities Act Cap 210 Laws of Kenya is a state corporation mandated to assure quality of university education, training and research in Kenya. A beacon of excellence in the Kenyan university education landscape, the Commission is steadfastly upholding its mandate to promote, advance, and assure quality university education. To achieve these objectives CUE seeks to recruit dynamic, result-oriented, competent and self-driven individuals for the position listed below:

Responsibilities or duties

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail assisting in: -

• Identifying security needs with regards to the office premises, staff, facilities, assets and operations, and designing measures to address risks/threats;
• Ensuring confidentiality in reports on security issues;
• Investigating all security incidents and liaising with outsourced security firm;
• Maintaining comprehensive security records;
• Preventing unauthorized personnel from gaining access to restricted areas;
• Detecting illicit activities;
• Surveying office premises for any threats;
• Preparing and submitting written reports on security threats;
• Monitoring duty shifts and security reinforcement by liaising with outsourced security firm; and
• Arranging for security backups.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Experience needed

• Four (4) years relevant work experience;

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Investigative skills;
• Organizational skills;
• Communication skills; and
• Interpersonal skills.
• The Successful candidates will be required to provide the following documents before the award of offer in compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
• CUE is an All-Inclusive Employer. Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Quality Our Agenda

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure
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1. Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Careers portal available on CUE website.

Application Link:Click Here to Apply Now

2. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to bring the original certificates for verification during the interview.

All applications to reach the Commission on or before 2^nd June, 2026 at 5.00 p.m East Africa time.

The Successful candidates will be required to provide the following documents before the award of offer in compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:

• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

For any enquiries, please contact the undersigned.

The Commission Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer

Commission for University Education

Red Hill Road, Off Limuru Road, Gigiri

P.O. Box 54999-00200

Nairobi, Kenya.

Note: Application will only be via the online link, hard copies shall not be considered.

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