Posted in: Graduate Jobs in Kenya|September 21, 2014
Vacancy: Chief Protection Officer
J/G-3
Ref. 01/2014
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A State Organ in the security and administration of justice sector seeks to recruit a Chief Protection Officer.
Applicants must be Kenyan Citizens with strong managerial and high
conceptual skills who are committed to delivering results and ready to
work for long hours under minimum supervision.
They must be team players who respect diversity, maintain
confidentiality and be proficient in the use of computer application
packages.
The State Organ offers competitive packages to successful candidates.
Duties and responsibilities
The Chief Protection Officer will be reporting to the Deputy Director, Operations.
Duties at this level include management of the covert and
other protection related operations aimed at securing the safety of
clients and related persons nationally.
In addition, the officer will be responsible for;
Coordination of risk and threat assessment programmes;
Gathering and dissemination of intelligence information;
Coordinating operational procedures and training programmes;
Supervising the conducting of special operations and investigations;
Ensuring that adequate security is provided to clients during court appearance;
Organizing and supervising the procurement, distribution,
training, usage and management of protective equipments, reintegration
and removal process of clients as provided by law;
Managing offices, buildings, safe houses used by the Organ;
Dissemination of information and intelligence gathering;
Ensure effective coordination with law enforcement agencies and intelligence services;
Coordinating the development and implementation of standard
operating procedures for the Organ and coordinating training programs;
Reviewing confidential documents and material for the purpose
of expunging protected information, security of protected clients and
classifying documents;
In addition, the officer will be required to coordinate the
resettlement of foreign and local clients and related persons in liaison
with other State Organs;
Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:
A degree in Law, Criminology, Public Administration or comparable qualifications from a recognized university;
Served in a senior Gazetted Position in the National Police Service, Military, Intelligence or other Law enforcement Agencies;
Knowledge and experience in investigation of crimes, protective security and covert operations;
Knowledge of the criminal justice system functions and services;
A valid driving license; and
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Note:
A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Applicants should ensure that they clearly state their current
designations, Salary Scale/Job Group, and date of appointment to the
post.
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications
should send their applications with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies
of certificates, National Identity Card, and other testimonials;
telephone contact, e-mail address, and names of three referees with
their contacts.
In addition, Candidates should obtain clearance certificates from the following bodies:
Higher Education Loans Board
Kenya Revenue Authority
Directorate of Criminal Investigation
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
Credit Reference Bureau
Any other Professional bodies to which the candidate is a member
Applications clearly indicating the Job title and reference number on
both the letter and envelope should be send to the address below on or
before 3rd October, 2014.
DNA 1724
P.O. Box 49010-00100
Nairobi
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