Chief Security Officer
Karatina University wishes to recruit qualified and interested applicants for the position as indicated below. Chief Security Officer Ref: KarU/HR/CSO/2026 Grade 12 1 Position KES 119,858 - 184,523 Job Description
- Develop University Security and Safety Policies and Procedures.
- Prepare annual work plan for the security department.
- Prepare and submit monthly security reports to the Vice Chancellor.
- Allocate work to and supervise both internal and outsourced security staff.
- Evaluate performance of security staff.
- Coordinate security operations with external security agents.
- Review reported cases involving students and staff.
- Prepare and sign gate passes.
- Advise the Vice Chancellor on security matters.
- Keep abreast with emerging security challenges.
- Develop specifications for security contracts.
- Train subordinate security officers.
- Develop emergency management and contingency procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a security related field.
- Worked in disciplined/uniformed forces for at least five (5) years.
- A clean record of discharge from the uniformed forces.
- Demonstrate outstanding administrative ability.
- Physical and mental fitness.
- Current Certificate of good conduct.
- Knowledge of ICT.
- Skills in firefighting and rescue.
- Valid driving license.
- Master’s degree in the relevant field is an added advantage.
The specific details of the specializations are indicated in the University website www.karu.ac.ke. How to Apply All applicants are required to submit their applications online through the job’s portal (https://jobs.karu.ac.ke) available on the University website (under the careers section). The application should include a detailed Curriculum Vitae; Academic and Professional Certificates; Academic Transcripts; KCSE/KACE/KCE; recognition from CUE for any foreign certificate; and National ID or Passport. In addition, applicants MUST submit a continuously scanned copy of the application via email (jobs@karu.ac.ke) with the subject clearly stating the job title and the reference number (e.g. Deputy Dean of Students (KarU/HR/DDS/2026) on or before Monday 16th November, 2026; 5.00 p.m. For information relating to job specifications and general requirements, kindly download the pdf advertisement (https://karu.ac.ke/careers/). Karatina University is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of either gender, persons with disability (evidence of NCPWD certificate) and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. Please note that the University does not charge any fee for recruitment and selection process; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; and canvassing leads to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated Karatina University: ISO 9001:2015 Certified