Security Officer

About

The Security Officer, in the Directorate of Corporate Services' Administration Department, will implement security policies and procedures, investigate incidents, conduct patrols and inspections, supervise contracted security providers, and monitor CCTV activities. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminology, Security Studies or an equivalent qualification, be physically, mentally and medically fit, and be proficient in computer applications. Job grade: IRA 7 Salary: Kes. 126,000p.m x 14,400– 226,800p.m Duty station: Insurance Regulatory Authority at Zep Re Place, 2nd Floor, Longonot Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi

How to apply

Submit biodata online by filling in the form in the link “IRA Job Application November 2026 Fill in form” or by scanning the QR code. In addition, send a hard-copy duly signed application letter enclosing a Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, and a copy of National Identification Card; include current salary, telephone number, e-mail address, and names and addresses of three referees familiar with the applicant's professional background and experience. Send by post or deliver in a sealed envelope marked “Confidential” and indicating the job reference to: Commissioner of Insurance & Chief Executive Officer, Insurance Regulatory Authority, Zep-Re Place, P.O Box 43505-00100, Nairobi; or deliver to Insurance Regulatory Authority at Zep Re Place, 2nd Floor, Longonot Road, Upper Hill.

Responsibilities

• Implementing security policies, standards, procedures and regulations.
• Identifying routinely all potential security risks within the offices and develop acceptable recommendations for risk mitigation regarding safety and security for management consideration.
• Carrying out investigations of security incidents.
• Performing patrols and random security checks.
• Implementing emergency management and contingency procedures.
• Conducting regular physical inspection of the Authority to ascertain physical security status.
• Supervising security service offered by contracted security service providers.
• Monitoring activities at Authority through CCTV.
• Performing patrols and random security checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following:- Security Management, Criminology, Security Studies or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Be physically, mentally and medically fit.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Good communication skills.
• Good organization and inter personal skills.
• Ethical and integrity.
• Team player.