Regional Security Officer

Are you a security professional with a proven track record in law enforcement, intelligence gathering, and stakeholder engagement? Do you thrive in environments where vigilance, proactive risk management, and collaboration make all the difference? If so, this is your opportunity to play a critical role in protecting one of Kenya’s most trusted financial institutions.

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya is a leading bank built on the principles of co-operation, shared success, and community impact. We are committed to safeguarding our people, assets, and reputation while delivering trusted financial solutions to millions of Kenyans. To strengthen this mission, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Regional Security Officer.

The role holder will be responsible for managing and coordinating all security-related activities across the assigned region. This role plays a critical part in safeguarding the Bank against internal and external threats. From building strong relationships with law enforcement, to training staff on fraud prevention, to monitoring emerging risks, the Regional Security Officer ensures that the Bank remains secure, resilient, and trusted.

The role

The successful jobholder will be expected to:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with law enforcement, government offices and security regulators.
• Represent the Bank at regional forums, regulatory engagements and security-related events.
• Maintain a comprehensive stakeholder contact database to strengthen collaboration and visibility.
• Support branch managers in cultivating strong ties with local police leadership.
• Coordinate and train staff on fraud prevention, emergency procedures and incident response.
• Oversee physical security audits to ensure compliance with security SOPs.
• Monitor threats, reputational risks and criminal activities affecting the Bank.
• Partner with law enforcement and regulatory agencies to gather intelligence.
• Use digital tools and informer networks to identify and mitigate emerging risks.
• Audit outsourced security providers for effectiveness and professionalism.
• Oversee the functionality of security technologies.
• Conduct threat and vulnerability assessments and recommend improvements.
• Lead investigations into theft, fraud, threats or breaches of protocol.
• Collect evidence, prepare reports, and support legal or disciplinary action.
• Conduct physical and operational risk assessments of branches, ATMs and cash transit operations.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

The successful jobholder will be required to possess the following qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Must have served as an Inspector of Police or at a higher Level.
• Strong knowledge of law enforcement procedures, security risk analysis, and investigations.
• Proven experience in stakeholder management, crime prevention, and intelligence collection.
• Computer literacy 
• Ability to work independently while managing a regional security portfolio.
• Those currently serving have an added advantage

Special Requirements

• Based in a Regional Office with frequent travel within the region.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours when required.

How to apply

If you are a dedicated security professional ready to go the extra mile in protecting people and assets, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’re passionate about this role to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number RSM/CSD/2025 by 12th September 2025.