Senior Security Officer – KMFRI Grade 6 (1 Post)

Full time @Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) in Security/Intelligence Jobs in Kenya
  • Mombasa, Tononoka ward, Mvita, Mombasa County, 801..., 80100 View on Map
  • Post Date : September 12, 2025
  • Salary: Ksh85,000.00 - Ksh120,000.00 / Monthly
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Job Detail

  • Job ID 5062
  • Offered Salary  1000
  • Career Level  Others
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Security/Intelligence
  • Qualifications  Diploma/Degree/Masters
  • State  Mombasa
  • City  Mombasa

Job Description

Ext/A/KMF/2. Senior Security Officer – KMFRI Grade 6 (1 Post)

a.    Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –
i)    Develop and ensure implementation security strategies, policies and procedures
ii)    Liaise with security agencies to ensure security of assets and operations
iii)    Participate in the coordination of emergency procedures and contingency planning
iv)    Identify potential security threats
v)    Coordinate investigation of internal security breaches
vi)    Maintain records of crimes and incidents
vii)    Oversee security surveys and inspections
viii)    Advise management on security related matters affecting operations.

b.    Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
i)    Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology or its equivalent from recognized university
ii)    At least three (3) years relevant work experience;
iii)    Service in the Police Force or Military
iv)    Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks, or equivalent, from a recognized institution
v)    Demonstrated results in work performance
vi)    Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;

c.    Key Competencies and Skills
i)    Strategic thinking
ii)    Organizational skills;
iii)    Communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
iv)    Interpersonal skills.

d.    Remuneration and Benefits
i)    Basic Salary Scale: KShs. 87,098 – KShs. 113,228 P.M.;
ii)    House Allowance: KShs. 35,000 P.M.
iii)    Commuter Allowance: KShs. 9,000 P.M.
iv)    Annual Leave Allowance: KShs.8,500 P.A.
v)    Medical Cover and Other Allowances: As provided by KMFRI
vi)    Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the KMFRI Job Application Form (Available from the ‘Vacancies’ section at the KMFRI Website – https://www.kmfri.go.ke), attach their testimonials, certificates, copy of their National Identification Card (ID) and Curriculum Vitae (CV). ALL soft copies application must be sent as one PDF document.
All applications must be submitted in both HARD and SOFT COPY, and envelopes containing the documents should clearly be marked with the position applied for and sent to the address below not later than Monday, 22nd September 2025.

The Director General
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute
P. O. Box 81651 – 80100
Dr. Ludwig von Krapf Road, English Point
Mombasa, KENYA
Email: recruitment@kmfri.go.ke  

NOTE
1.    SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES in compliance with the Chapter Six of the Constitution will be required to present originals of the following documents:

  • Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
  • Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
  • Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
  • Clearance from recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

2.    Only SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES will be contacted and shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during the interviews.
3.    Any canvassing will lead to AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.

KMFRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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