Security Attendant I - 3 Posts

Role Overview

In this security role, you will help protect people and property through routine patrols, inspections, incident response and crime prevention. You will also support initial investigations by securing incident scenes, documenting events promptly and helping maintain reliable security procedures across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas and take practical steps to deter, detect and report suspicious activity or crime.
• Secure crime scenes and protect potential evidence from disturbance or contamination while initial enquiries are underway.
• Detain suspected offenders where appropriate and support their handling for investigation in line with applicable procedures.
• Carry out daily security searches and checks, and respond to distress calls by assessing and investigating reported incidents.
• Make unannounced checks to confirm outsourced guards are present at their assigned posts.
• Enter incidents accurately and promptly in the Security Occurrence Book, keeping the record current in real time.
• Check that security attendants complete the required sign-in and sign-out procedures.
• Apply relevant fire prevention, firefighting or rescue knowledge when responding to safety concerns.

Requirements & Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in a relevant security field.
• A certificate in a relevant discipline from a recognised institution.
• KCSE mean grade of D+ or higher.
• Knowledge and skills in firefighting and rescue, or in fire prevention and protection.
• Computer literacy and the ability to maintain clear, timely incident records.
• Physical and mental fitness for patrols and security response duties.
• A current Certificate of Good Conduct.
• A clean record of discharge from the uniformed forces.