Senior Security Assistant Job CUE

Security Jobs, Commission for University Education Jobs.

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.  

Person Specifications   
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:  

• Four (4) years relevant work experience; 
• Diploma in Criminology or the equivalent from a recognized institution; 
• Proficiency in computer applications; 
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution. 

How to Apply

Application Procedure

• Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Careers portal available on CUE website.
• Shortlisted candidates will be expected to bring the original certificates for verification during the interview.
• All applications to reach the Commission on or before 2nd 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).  

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