Job Overview
The Chief Security Officer will be the leader of the corporate / physical security function of the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK), to include responsibility for overall corporate security, security strategy development and oversight role over security.
The scope will also cover utilization of security technologies and services to include protection services, perimeter defenses, physical and logical access control, and profile management of all employees and visitors.
The scope also requires a person who must be able to develop and implement flexible security solutions, dictated by the needs of a rapidly evolving business environment in tandem with security changes and threats.

Role and Function:
Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Chief Security Officer will be responsible for directing the activities of the security function within ASK and the key responsibilities will include:
Supervision of all security personnel at the Nairobi Branch and oversee all security matters in other branches.
Scanning and assess ASK security needs to understand corporate requirements related to security and regulatory compliance, and to map those requirements to current security projects.
Develop, implement and manage of the overall ASK process for security operations in line with the changing trends
Develop and implement of policies, standards and guidelines related to ASK corporate security.
Oversee the continuous monitoring and protection of facilities and evaluate suspected security breaches and recommend corrective actions (including incidents involving outside exhibitors and clients).
Serve as ASK’s focal point for security incident response planning and execution especially during fire outbreaks, floods, and any other disasters.
Define and implement an ongoing ASK Risk Assessment program, which will define, identify, and classify critical and possible areas of threats and vulnerabilities while giving safeguard recommendations on the same.
Oversee the development and implementation of a corporate security awareness and training program for ASK.
Responsible for deployment of other security guards to secure premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
Supervision of the transport section of the Society.

Qualifications / Experience
Bachelors Degree in Criminology and Security / Sociology
Professional qualifications areas such as Counseling OR continued service in Disciplined Forces at the level of Police Inspector and above.
Excellent management skills
Excellent communication skills
Experience of 5 years and above
Computer literate

How to Apply
If you are interested and meet the above mentioned requirements, please send your application attaching a detailed CV, copies of certified academic/professional certificates and testimonial, names and contacts of three referees stating your day telephone contact to the following address careers@ask.co.ke on or before 7th August 2015.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

ASK is an equal opportunity employer.