Training & Standards
How We Build Reliable Officers
Four checkpoints before an officer stands at your gate
Every Epitome officer is recruited against strict criteria, vetted in depth, trained for five weeks and supervised on every shift.
Recruit
Ages 24–40, KCSE D+ and above, physically fit and well presented.
Vet
Background, family, employment history and referee checks.
Train
A 3-week guarding course, then 2 weeks of training for your site.
Supervise
Site checks twice per shift, spot checks and electronic patrols.
Step 01
Who we recruit
- Aged between 24 and 40 years
- Form 4 education, KCSE D+ and above
- Valid certificate of good conduct
- Good written and spoken English and Kiswahili
- Physically fit, well groomed and presentable
Step 02
How we vet
- National ID, chief’s letter and education certificates
- Residential and home-village sketch maps
- Nuclear and extended family background
- Full employment history
- Referee checks before any offer is made
Step 03 · Training Programme
Five weeks of training before deployment
Basic Guarding Course
Weeks 1–3- Security threats
- Protection of information
- Criminal offences
- Lawful arrest & restraint
- Discipline
- Vetting
- Customer care
- Occurrence books & reports
- Patrolling
- Handling crime scenes
Client-Specific Training
Weeks 4–5- Your organisation & key staff
- Site instructions
- Standard operating procedures
- Health & safety
- Search & access control
- Emergency evacuation
- Record keeping
Step 04 · Standards on the Job
Supervised from day one
Site Survey First
We map strategic areas and vulnerabilities, check lighting, alarms and fencing, and set the number and calibre of officers.
Supervised Every Shift
Supervisors on motorbikes and vehicles visit each site at least twice per shift, plus unannounced spot checks by senior managers.
Electronic Patrol System
A computerised patrol system keeps officers alert on their rounds and is monitored from our offices hourly and daily.
Careers
Become an Epitome Security Officer
We are always looking for disciplined, honest and physically fit people who meet our recruitment criteria. We pay at least the minimum wage and reward exemplary service with bonuses and recognition.
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