Ward Security Guard

How to Apply: Applications should clearly indicate the position applied for on the envelope and reference line, and be addressed to: The Clerk, County Assembly of Kiambu, P.O. Box 1492-00900, Kiambu. Applications should be sent or hand delivered to the office of the Clerk at County Assembly of Kiambu Buildings so as to reach the office on or before Monday, 05th October, 2026 at 5.00pm.

Prove You Can Guard a Ward Office, Not Just a Gate

Security roles at county assemblies attract many applicants, but the shortlist usually favours people who can show they understand access control, incident reporting, and protecting public property. This is a hands-on job where your reliability and documentation habits matter more than a polished CV.

1. Show you understand access control: The posting specifically mentions controlling admittance of persons to the premises. On your CV or in your cover letter, describe any experience you have checking IDs, signing visitors in and out, or turning away unauthorised people. Even volunteer or community security work counts if you frame it around who you allowed in and why.

2. Highlight incident reporting skills: You will be expected to report and document security incidences to the Ward Office Personal Assistant. Mention any time you wrote a simple report, kept a logbook, or handed over a shift with written notes. Employers in this role worry about guards who see problems but never write them down.

3. Mention property protection experience: Preventing removal of office property without authorised documentation is a core duty. If you have ever worked as a store guard, office watchman, or even helped a sacco or church secure its equipment, say so. Describe how you verified documents before letting items leave the gate.

4. Prepare for questions on fire and safety checks: The job includes checking fire hazards and other safety matters. Before the interview, think about what you would look for: blocked exits, exposed wires, or fire extinguishers that are out of date. Being able to list these shows you take the safety part seriously, not just the guarding part.

5. Know the building layout matters: Checking windows, doors and entrances is listed as a duty. If you get an interview, ask about the layout of the Ward Office or arrive early to observe the entrance and exit points. Showing that you already think about weak points in a building sets you apart from candidates who only talk about physical fitness.

6. Emphasise your Kenyan citizenship and basic education: The requirements are clear that you must be an adult Kenyan citizen with basic education. Bring your ID and any certificates to the interview, and state your citizenship confidently. Do not assume these are obvious; some applicants are turned away for lacking simple documentation.

7. Show you can work with a supervisor: You will report to the Ward Office Personal Assistant and take instructions from the Member. Give an example of a time you followed instructions from a supervisor, especially in a security or community setting. Employers want guards who can take direction without arguing or going silent.

8. Hand-deliver or send your application correctly: The advert is specific about indicating the position on the envelope and reference line. Write 'Ward Security Officer' clearly on your envelope and in your application letter. If you hand-deliver, go to the Clerk's office at County Assembly of Kiambu Buildings and ask for a receiving stamp or note the time you dropped it off.