Security Officer II

About

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority seeks to recruit two Security Officer II positions in its Security Department at Headquarters. The role manages and coordinates security operations, including outsourced security, investigations, intelligence, armed operations, surveillance, risk analysis, close protection and disaster management. Applicants must be Kenyan citizens and hold a relevant bachelor's degree and computer application proficiency. Job grade: IPOA 9 Salary: Consolidated salary KSh. 90,000 – 130,000 Number of posts: 2 Reference: IPOA/HR/27/2026 Duty station: Headquarters

How to apply

Submit an application online through the Careers portal on the IPOA website at https://www.ipoa.go.ke/ipoa/careers. No physical applications will be accepted.

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.
• Collecting and collating data for compiling internal and external reports in the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Security Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer application.
• Successful applicants must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and provide clearance certificate from HELB, EACC, CRB, KRA and DCI.