Daystar University is a chartered interdenominational and evangelical Christian University.

Its mission is the development of Christian Servant Leaders for the expansion of God’s kingdom in Africa and the world.

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions.

Applicants to these positions must be committed Christians, who show evidence of involvement in their local churches.

Security Co-ordinator

The purpose for this job is developing and implementing the security strategy including loss prevention and access control policies and procedures while coordinating the activities of the security staff in the safeguarding of University property to achieve University objectives

Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing the security strategy in line with overall objectives
• Managing access control and keeping out unauthorized persons and maintaining a log of visitors including vehicles
• Maintaining a data bank of security incidences, reviewing, evaluating and recommending actions on reported incidences including undertaking investigations and corrective measures.
• Coordinating and monitoring security audits and submitting to management
• Developing solutions in line with recommendations including formulating new procedures and approaches to security.
• Developing, reviewing and participating in security training for University staff and students.
• Supervising and/or conducting security awareness programs for the University community and overseeing continuous skills upgrade for all security staff.
• Supervising outsourced security service providers in line with SLAs
• Carrying out intelligence gathering and disseminating security updates and alerts
• Coordinating evacuation procedures during emergencies in liaison with University management and other security and safety organs
• Liaising with other law enforcement agencies to enhance security measures
• Implementing best practices in security procedures and compliance with University policies and procedures and applicable government and county laws.
• Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture.
• Ensuring appropriate Christian behavior both internal and external in line with the institution’s Strategy.

Requirements:

• Christian commitment and practice
• Bachelor’s degree in Security/ Criminology or equivalent
• Paramilitary Training
• Diploma in security related area
• At least 7 years’ relevant experience
• Demonstrated customer relations skills

How to Apply

Those interested in this challenging and rewarding positions should submit their applications and detailed curriculum vitae with names and contacts of 3 referees to the address below on or before: 7th December, 2016

All applications should be sent by E-mail to: recruitment@daystar.ac.ke.

Hard copies will not be considered.

Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.