As a Security Officer at Agriculture and Food Authority, you implement security measures, assess risks, and respond to threats, all while ensuring the safety of our assets.<\/p>\n
Agriculture and Food Authority is seeking to competitively recruit qualified Kenyan professionals to fill the under listed positions on permanent & pensionable terms for positions:<\/p>\n
SECURITY OFFICER II, GRADE AFA 8 (5 VACANCIES)<\/strong><\/p>\n This is an entry level grade for degree holder into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.<\/p>\n Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:<\/p>\n (i) Implementing security policies, procedures, systems, standard and guidelines; For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:<\/p>\n (i) Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines:-Criminology, Security Management, Crime Prevention and Management or a relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing; Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations; Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board; Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority; Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau; and clearance from Commission for University Education for degrees obtained outside Kenya.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":882714,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_promoted":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_job_salary_unit":"","_job_how_to_apply":" If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for the above positions, please submit your application including copies of your academic and professional certificates, testimonials and your detailed curriculum vitae, including among other details your current position, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience.<\/p>\r\n Interested candidates who meet the requisite qualifications are encouraged to submit respective application in a sealed envelope marked \"\u00a0Recruitment-\u00a0\u00a0Indicate the position of interest<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>\" which must be received\u00a0by or earlier than 14th April, 2026 at 12.00 noon<\/strong>\u00a0addressed to:<\/p>\r\n The Director General,<\/strong> Or<\/strong> The Director General\u2019s Office,<\/strong>Job Responsibilities<\/h4>\n
\n(ii) Safeguarding assets and property of the Authority against destruction, misuse and loss;
\n(iii) Assessing risks and mitigate potential consequences;
\n(iv) Conducting security surveys and inspections;
\n(v) Responding to emergencies, threats and intrusion;
\n(vi) Maintaining crimes and incidents records and charts, security surveys, inspections, periodic returns on operational affairs;
\n(vii) Maintaining records of acts of unlawful interference;
\n(viii) Undertaking raids and surveillance;
\n(ix) Maintaining Authority Register on cases under prosecution;
\n(x) Maintaining evidence registers for all cases filed by the Authority; and
\n(xi) Identifying, investigating and resolving security breaches.<\/p>\nPerson Specifications<\/h4>\n
\n(ii) Police Clearance Certificate;
\n(iii) Certificate of honorable discharge from security service, where applicable; and
\n(iv) Proficiency in computer applications.<\/p>\n
\r\nAgriculture and Food Authority<\/strong>
\r\nTea House, 5th Floor<\/strong>
\r\nNaivasha Road, Off Ngong Road<\/strong>
\r\nP.O. Box 37962 - 00100<\/strong>
\r\nNairobi<\/strong><\/p>\r\n
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\r\nAgriculture and Food Authority<\/strong>
\r\nTea House on 5th Floor<\/strong>
\r\nNaivasha Road, Off Ngong Road<\/strong>
\r\nNairobi<\/strong><\/p>\r\n