Alupe University College (AUC), which is a Constituent College of Moi University, is one of the newest University Colleges in the Country. It was established through the Alupe Legal Order Gazette Notice No 163 of 24th July 2015. Its Council was constituted vide special gazette notice No.136 of 7th November 2016. It was started following a request by the then Busia North community to the then President of Kenya H.E Hon Mwai Kibaki when he visited the area on 18th September 2007. Subsequently it started as the Alupe Campus of Moi University in 2008. The University College has 200 acres of land in Busia County. It is located 7 kilometres from Busia town on the Busia-Malaba Road. It is 23 kilometres from Malaba town. It is situated in Teso South constituency of Busia County and is the only Public University in the Busia County. It neighbours Uganda and therefore will expand the international student exchange programs including cross border training and research in the East African region. It will work with the neighbouring KEMRI, KALRO and LBDA scientists in teaching, research and service provision to the Kenyan population and in the region. Alupe University College aims to be the bastion of knowledge in the Sciences and in Education, Business Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, Human Resource Development, Tourism and Hospitality. Vision To be a world-class University that is committed to achieving academic excellence, integrity and quality research Mission To create, evaluate, apply, preserve and share knowledge in a free, open and inclusive environment of intellectual inquiry, for the betterment of society Motto Bastion of Knowledge Core Values Professionalism Embrace integrity in teaching, learning and research Creativity and Innovation Commitment to promoting and supporting resourcefulness and the advancement of new ideas Excellence Commitment to quality teaching, research and service delivery Good Corporate Governance Prudent management of resources and best practice in leadership Customer focus Endeavour to provide services that meet the needs of the client Teamwork Promotion of a spirit of working together, internally and externally in an open and respectful wayMinimum Qualification For appointment to this grade, a candidate must be/have: - A Bachelor's Degree in Criminology/Security Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution A minimum nine (9) years relevant work experience 3 of which must have been at Grade10 or its equivalent A Certificate of Good Conduct Worked as a Sergeant/Warrant Officer in Police Service/Kenya Defense Forces with a clean discharge certificate. Registered with the relevant professional body (where applicable); Proficiency in Computer Applications Duties and Responsibilities entail to: Formulate and implement university security policies; Coordinate continuous information gathering and intelligence analysis with a view to developing preventive measures for enhanced security of the University's students, staff, assets and operations; Initiate preparation of security training programmes and carry out sensitization initiatives to enhance compliance with security standards and policies; Ensure incident response planning and investigation of security violations, contributing to disciplinary and legal matters associated with such violations as necessary; Develop an up-to-date databank of security incidents and trends and reporting for management information and security action; Liaise with other law enforcing organs/agencies of the government in order to minimize and prevent crime; Initiate programmes and measures to prevent and eliminate encroachment; Maintain close liaison with police on security information and follow up Court Cases; Ensure the service ability of electronic security surveillances appliances plus regular testing of alarm equipment; Participate in Quality Assurance Programmes; Responsible for PC/ ISO/ Strategic plan on security and safety matters; Coordinate the preparation of budget and procurement plan for the section; Mentor, coach and develop security staff; and Undertake any other relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time by the appointing authority or authorized officer.
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Security Officer At Alupe University College
Education / Teaching
full time
Nairobi
Posted 16 hours ago