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Security Officers

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Overview of the role

As a professionally trained Security Officer for G4S, you could be a member of the security team responsible for securing premises, such as building sites, courts, shops, warehouses, banks and factories as well as ports and airports. You would be conducting foot or vehicle patrols, controlling access at points of entry, securing equipment and people, responding to emergency situations, monitoring CCTV and surveillance equipment and helping to identify and prevent criminal activity.

What else could you be doing?

Site Supervisors and Operations Managers

These roles play a pivotal role in managing the teams and their activities as well as liaising with our customers.

Close Protection/Bodyguards

We employ many ex armed forces personnel in to these roles as they have hugely valuable and transferable skills.

Music/Sporting Event Stewards

These are roles that are more likely to be part time, attracting students and those who cannot commit to full time work.

Security Officers

Nairobi, Kenya

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Job ID : 31668

Job category : Security Services

Location : Nairobi, Kenya

Date posted : N/A

Closing date :

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SECURITY OFFICERS-NAIROBI

We are seeking to recruit Security Officers to join our team of frontline staff. We are seeking individuals of high integrity who are physically fit. Besides these attributes the candidates MUST in addition meet the requirements stated below:-

Have attained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent with a minimum of grade of D+

Be literate with ability of reading, writing and understanding printed regulations, detailed assignment instructions, training instructions and be able to compose reports that convey complete information

Basic skills in computer literacy

Be able to demonstrate that he/she has no past criminal record

Be physically fit and minimum height of 5’8 ft and 5’5 for women

Produce Original KCSE Certificate

Produce a physical fitness certificate from a government hospital

Be able to produce a minimum of two referees’ letters from traceable referees who will be contacted as part of our employee screening process

Must have a valid Email Address

Be the holder of a Kenyan National ID Card (Original)

Aged between 25 years and 35 years

Dress Code should be Sportswear

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications may present themselves for recruitment at the recruitment venue: G4S Training Academy, Old North Airport Road, Opposite Air Gate Centre (formerly Taj Mall) on Friday 18th September 2026, at 0900 hrs

Since the recruitment exercise for Security Officers will take into consideration some physical assessments, candidates are advised not to send application letters but to present themselves on the stated date and time for the selection process.

G4S recruitment policy is guided by the core values of best practice, diversity and equality. Those who attempt to canvas will be disqualified from the process.Kindly note that you are not required to pay any money to qualify for this process, we provide equal opportunities for all qualified Kenyans.

About G4S

G4S is a leading global integrated security company specializing in the provision of security products, services and solutions. The company was recently acquired by Allied Universal creating the world’s leading security service provider with operations in 85 countries and a workforce of over 800,000 employees. We specialize in outsourced business processes and facilities in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat.

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Success Profile

It takes someone special to be a Security Officers. Here are some of the qualities we're looking for in our team members:end inserted section

Honesty & Integrity
Strong communication skills
Customer orientated
Teamwork
Caring
Reliable

Hear from one of our security guards

I love the variety and challenge that comes with working in Security at G4S. Every day is different, and I'm constantly learning new skills. The company provides excellent training and support, and I feel like my contributions are valued. I'm proud to be part of a team that is dedicated to keeping people and property safe.

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Career Path

Our Security Officer positions offer candidates a range of things to support the personal and professional development of our teams. There are countless examples of individuals who began their career on the front line and today hold management positions, including in our senior leadership teams.

Rewards and benefits

Our benefits vary from country to country and role to role and are designed to ensure our staff have access to the things they need to thrive both in and out of work. This includes on-the-job training, career paths to management and a range of benefits depending on locations around the world.