Background

The Judiciary is an independent arm of Government established under Part VIII of the Constitution (Amendment) No. 2 of 2016. Its mission is “To administer justice to all in an independent, impartial, competent and timely manner”. In order to improve service delivery, the Judiciary is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to be considered for the following positions:

Job Title

Chief Security Officer (JSS 10) X I (Annual Basic Salary K141,450.72) to be based at headquarters in Lusaka.

Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be required to report to the Deputy Director - Administration and will be responsible for the following;

• Initiates periodically formulation and review of security policies in order to ensure standardized security services and guide operations;
• Manages the administration of security operations in order to safeguard institution property and lives;
• Undertakes effectively the communication of security needs and the performance of Police Officers deployed to the Judiciary in order to ensure harmonious operations with the Police;
• Supervises effectively the implementation of security measures and procedures to secure vital installations in order to prevent unauthorised access;
• Supervises and undertakes timely the preparation and submission of security reports and requirements in order to facilitate decision making;
• Supervises timely the development of security awareness programs in order to enhance security of staff and property;
• Supervises and undertakes the investigation of all cases of theft and breaches of security in order to establish the facts and recommend appropriate action; and
• Supervises timely development of individual and sectional work plans in order to monitor and evaluate performance.

Qualifications

MINIMUM VOCATIONAL/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Full Form V/Grade 12 School Certificate with five (5) Credits or better including English.
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminology/Criminal Psychology/Sociology or equivalent
• Police/Military Training

Experience

• 3 years relevant work experience

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to write a comprehensive report
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Computer literate
• interpersonal skills
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Tact and diplomacy
• Initiative
• Physically fit
• Sober character

• Initiates periodically formulation and review of security policies in order to ensure standardized security services and guide operations;
• Manages the administration of security operations in order to safeguard institution property and lives;
• Undertakes effectively the communication of security needs and the performance of Police Officers deployed to the Judiciary in order to ensure harmonious operations with the Police;
• Supervises effectively the implementation of security measures and procedures to secure vital installations in order to prevent unauthorised access;
• Supervises and undertakes timely the preparation and submission of security reports and requirements in order to facilitate decision making;
• Supervises timely the development of security awareness programs in order to enhance security of staff and property;
• Supervises and undertakes the investigation of all cases of theft and breaches of security in order to establish the facts and recommend appropriate action; and
• Supervises timely development of individual and sectional work plans in order to monitor and evaluate performance.

• Ability to write a comprehensive report
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Computer literate
• interpersonal skills
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Tact and diplomacy
• Initiative
• Physically fit
• Sober character

• Full Form V/Grade 12 School Certificate with five (5) Credits or better including English.
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminology/Criminal Psychology/Sociology or equivalent
• Police/Military Training