Senior Security Officer Job UOK, Kericho, Kenya

Grade 11 –One (1) Position UOK/AD/04/01/26

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminology/Security Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• At least nine (9) years relevant work experience 3 of which must have been at level of Security Officer I grade 10 or its equivalent
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Computer literate
• Work experience as a Sergeant/Warrant Officer in Kenya Police Service/Kenya Defense Forces with a clean discharge certificate

Duties and Responsibilities

• Information collection
• Prevention of crime and riots
• To be a duty officer on a campus
• Be in charge of security of senior Officers
• Any other relevant duty as may be assigned by the supervisor

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts. one (1) copy of application should be submitted together with an updated Curriculum Vitae giving details of the applicant; age, marital status, academic and professional qualification, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact, email address, names and referees plus copies of the certificates and testimonials. The reference number for the position applied should be clearly indicated on both the application letter and the envelope.

How to Apply

In addition, applicants are required to submit an electronic scanned copy of the application in PDF format, with all documents merged into one continuous file, via email to recruitment@kabianga.ac.ke. Both the hard copy and the electronic application must be received not later than 5.00 p.m. (EAT) on Tuesday, 31st August 2026.

All applications to be addressed to:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance)
University of Kabianga
P. O. BOX 2030 – 20200
KERICHO

Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address. The referees should write and send their recommendations, under sealed envelopes within three weeks from the date of the advertisement.

N/B: University of Kabianga is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of both gender and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applicants are requested to attach relevant supporting documents.