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Chief Security Officer Grade 13 (1 Post) EU/VC/2026/0604
The Chief Security Officer shall be the head of Security department responsible for developing, implementing and managing the University’s overall security strategy
Applicant MUST have the following academic/professional qualifications and experience:
- Masters in Security Studies, Criminology and Criminal Justice or a related discipline
- Minimum of ten (10) years in security management, law enforcement, police service or corporate security
- Proven leadership experience (at least 8 years in a senior security role)
- Experience in emergency response and crisis management
- Experience in investigative reporting
- Experience in managing security teams and liaising with government agencies (National Police Service, National Intelligence Service).
- Knowledge of Kenyan security laws
- Ability to handle threats, disasters and workplace violence
- Knowledge of CCTV, access control systems, cybersecurity tools
- Identify vulnerabilities and implement mitigation measures
Terms of Service
The successful candidate shall hold office on a contract period of three (3) years renewable upon satisfactory performance and on mutual agreement.
Salary Scale
- Chief Procurement Officer Grade 15 – Kshs.224,631.00 – Kshs.345,816.00
- Dean of Students Grade 15 – Kshs.224,631.00 – Kshs.345,816.00
- Registrar (HCA) Grade 15 – Kshs.224,631.00 – Kshs.345,816.00
- Associate Professor Grade 14 – Kshs.193,182.00 – Kshs.297,403.00
- Senior Lecturer Grade 13 – Kshs.154,739.00 – Kshs.238,221.00
- Chief Security Officer Grade 13 – Kshs.136,171.00 – Kshs.209,636.00
- Lecturer Grade 12 – Kshs.121,928.00 – Kshs.187,710.00
- Tutorial Fellow Grade XI – Kshs.107,872.00 – Kshs.166,072.00
- System Developer Grade XI – Kshs.96,006.00 – Kshs.147,805.00
How to Apply
Qualified and interested applicants should apply as follows:
- (Grade 15 positions, applicants should submit their application letters and attach academic certificates, transcripts, professional qualifications and curriculum vitae detailing their work experience, current post, names and addresses of three (3) referees to the email address: chair.fhrgp@egerton.ac.ke and copy to: application.vc@egerton.ac.ke
- For the other positions (grades 5-14), the applicants should apply through the recruitment portal https://recruitment.egerton.ac.ke and a send a soft copy (running PDF file) of the application to applications.afp@egerton.ac.ke
All applications must be received not later than Friday, 19th June, 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to comply with Chapter six (6) of the Constitution
Egerton University is an equal-opportunity employer. Women, marginalized and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
No physical application will be accepted.
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