Security Officer II Job IPOA

Security Jobs, IPOA Jobs. Security Officer II maintains security protocols and computer applications support, requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Security Management, or equivalent. Full-time role in Nairobi.

Job Purpose 

• This cadre is responsible for the management and coordination of all security operations in the Authority. 

Key Responsibilities

An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities: 

• Supporting in implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, systems, plans, standards and procedures that impact on security services while ensuring compliance to applicable laws and regulations; 
• Coordinating outsourced security services; 
• Conducting internal Investigations;  
• Gathering intelligence to enhance security in the Authority; 
• Undertaking weapon handling and armed security operations; 
• Conducting surveillance and accessing control operations in the Authority; 
• Participating Security Risk Analysis (SRA) and surveys in the Authority; 
• Providing close protection and security escort services in the Authority 
• Providing security updates and advisories in the Authority; 
• Supporting in the implementation of capacity building programs on security matters in the Authority;  
• Implementing disaster management programs in the Authority;  
• Updating records in the department; and 
• Collecting and collating data for compiling internal and external reports in the department. 

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Security Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and proficiency in computer application.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications are invited to submit their application ONLINE through the Careers portal on IPOA website at https://www.ipoa.go.ke/ipoa/careers . No Physical applications will be accepted

Detailed job description and specification for these positions are available here: https://www.ipoa.go.ke/ipoa/careers.

All applications to reach the Authority on or before 10th November, 2026 at 5.00 p.m. East Africa time.

Director/Chief Executive Officer,
Independent Policing Oversight Authority,
1st Ngong Avenue, ACK Garden Annex, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 23035 – 00100,
NAIROBI.

Successful applicants must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and provide the following documents; clearance certificate from HELB, EACC, CRB, KRA and DCI. Further to this, background checks and verification of academic certificates shall be undertaken before onboarding.

IPOA is an equal opportunity employer and shall not in its recruitment discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, ethnic origin, political affiliation, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, health or social status.

Kindly note that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.