Influence of Reward Management Practices on Job Satisfaction of Security Personnel in Public Secondary Schools in Baringo County, Kenya

This study examined the influence of reward management practices on the job satisfaction of security personnel in public secondary schools in Baringo County, Kenya. The study adopted a cross-sectional descriptive survey research design and utilised the quantitative data collection method. A sample of 224 security personnel in public secondary schools in Baringo County was utilised. A questionnaire was used to collect data. These research tools were validated and then tested for reliability. Cronbach's alpha was used to test reliability. The reliability of the questionnaire was 0.788, which was above the 0.70 threshold of acceptable reliability. Data analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between reward management practices and job satisfaction. Qualitative data was analysed thematically based on the objectives. Quantitative data was collected and analysed by use of both descriptive (means, percentages as well as frequencies) and inferential statistics. The inferential statistics comprised Pearson product-moment correlation and multiple linear regression. The results from the research established that reward management practices (β=0.556, p<0.05) had a positive and significant influence on security personnel’s job satisfaction. The findings suggest that implementing effective reward systems can significantly enhance job satisfaction, leading to improved employee retention, reduced turnover and ultimately, enhanced security effectiveness. Reward management practices were found to be major predictors of job satisfaction. It is recommended that both monetary and non-monetary rewards should be used to motivate security personnel in schools. Rewards should be commensurate with their work experience, skills and qualifications