Senior Security Officer

The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), a state corporation under the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, is recruiting a Senior Security Officer (KMFRI Grade 6, 1 post, reference KMF/EX/RE-ADVT/SSO/10). This is a re-advertisement. Applications close on 30 November 2026 at 23:59 hrs (EAT).

Key facts

• Role: Senior Security Officer
• Status: Re-advertisement
• Employer: Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)
• Reference: KMF/EX/RE-ADVT/SSO/10
• Grade: KMFRI Grade 6
• Posts: 1 post
• Deadline: Monday, 30 November 2026, 11:59 pm EAT
• How to apply: careers.kmfri.go.ke (online only)

Duties and responsibilities

From the official advert:

• Developing and ensuring implementation security strategies, policies and procedures
• Liaising with security agencies to ensure security of assets and operations
• Participating in the coordination of emergency procedures and contingency planning
• Verifying identification and credentials of staff, visitors, and contractors
• Issuing of visitor passes and maintain visitor logs
• Conducting regular foot or vehicle patrols of premises (interior and exterior
• Monitoring CCTV and alarm systems for suspicious activities
• Inspecting doors, windows, gates, and other access points for signs of tampering
• Responding promptly to alarms, emergencies, and incidents (e.g., fire, theft, disturbances)
• Enforcing access restrictions, parking rules, or building policies as applicable
• Providing directions and information to visitors, clients, or staff
• Escorting employees or visitors to and from parking lots or buildings when required
• Offering support during evacuations, drills, or emergency situations
• Monitoring high-value areas to deter theft or vandalism
• Preventing loss of company property through observation and intervention
• Overseeing security surveys and inspections
• Coordinating investigation of internal security breaches
• Maintaining records of crimes and incidents
• Overseeing security surveys and inspections; and
• Advising management on security related matters affecting operations

Person specification

For appointment to this grade, the official advert requires:

• Cumulative service period six (6) years with relevant work experience at the position of Security Officer I or comparable position
• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, Security Management, Police Science, Peace Building and Conflict Management, Risk and Disaster Management, Military Science, Criminal Justice, Security and Risk Management, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Business Administration (with a focus on Security or Risk Management), Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) or any other field related to security; OR
• Served at comparable level in the Police Service, Military or related disciplined service with relevant qualifications
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Demonstrated results in work performance

Remuneration

Figures below are taken from the official advert.

• Basic salary scale: KShs. 87,098 – KShs. 113,228 per month
• House allowance: KShs. 35,000 per month
• Commuter allowance: KShs. 9,000 per month
• Annual leave allowance: KShs. 10,000 per year
• Medical cover and other allowances: As provided by KMFRI

How to apply

Applications are accepted online only through the official KMFRI recruitment portal. Hard-copy applications will not be accepted. The detailed job descriptions, person specifications and other requirements are on the portal and in the official external advertisement PDF.

1. Read the full specification for this post in the official KMFRI external advertisement (PDF, 23 pages) or on careers.kmfri.go.ke.
2. Submit your application online through the KMFRI recruitment portal.
3. Applications must be received on or before 30 November 2026, 23:59 hrs (East Africa Time).

Successful candidates will be required to present originals of: a Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations; a HELB clearance or compliance certificate; a KRA tax compliance certificate; EACC clearance; and clearance from a recognised credit reference bureau. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an oral and practical interview and must produce originals of their national identity card and academic and professional certificates. Canvassing leads to automatic disqualification.

KMFRI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from persons living with disability, women, youth and people from marginalized areas.

KMFRI has research centres and stations at Mombasa, Kisumu, Naivasha, Baringo, Kegati, Sangoro, Sagana, Turkana, Mutonga and Shimoni, a research substation at Gazi, and a Nairobi liaison office. The official advert does not assign this post to a single station.

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Source: official KMFRI external advertisement, 10 November 2026, published on kmfri.go.ke/resources/careers and in the 23-page advert PDF. If anything here differs from the official advert, the official advert wins.