The Chief Security Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive security and safety policies and procedures for the university. This role involves managing the security department, coordinating with external agencies, and advising university leadership on security matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security management, preferably from a uniformed service, and possess excellent administrative and leadership skills.

Responsibilities:

• Develop University Security and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Prepare annual work plan for the security department.
• Prepare and submit monthly security reports to the Vice Chancellor.
• Allocate work to and supervise both internal and outsourced security staff.
• Evaluate performance of security staff.
• Coordinate security operations with external security agents.
• Review reported cases involving students and staff.
• Prepare and sign gate passes.
• Advise the Vice Chancellor on security matters.
• Keep abreast with emerging security challenges.
• Develop specifications for security contracts.
• Train subordinate security officers.
• Develop emergency management and contingency procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a security related field.
• Worked in disciplined/uniformed forces for at least five (5) years.
• A clean record of discharge from the uniformed forces.
• Demonstrate outstanding administrative ability.
• Physical and mental fitness.
• Current Certificate of good conduct.
• Knowledge of ICT.
• Skills in firefighting and rescue.
• Valid driving license.
• Master’s degree in the relevant field is an added advantage.

• Develop University Security and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Prepare annual work plan for the security department.
• Prepare and submit monthly security reports to the Vice Chancellor.
• Allocate work to and supervise both internal and outsourced security staff.
• Evaluate performance of security staff.
• Coordinate security operations with external security agents.
• Review reported cases involving students and staff.
• Prepare and sign gate passes.
• Advise the Vice Chancellor on security matters.
• Keep abreast with emerging security challenges.
• Develop specifications for security contracts.
• Train subordinate security officers.
• Develop emergency management and contingency procedures.

• Knowledge of ICT
• Skills in firefighting and rescue
• Valid driving license
• Outstanding administrative ability
• Physical and mental fitness

• Bachelor’s degree in a security related field.
• Worked in disciplined/uniformed forces for at least five (5) years.
• A clean record of discharge from the uniformed forces.
• Current Certificate of good conduct.