Principal Security Officer I at the Federal University, Gusau

Federal University, Gusau, Zamfara State - It is a conventional University established in January 2013 and currently has three faculties as follows: Faculty of Humanities and Education, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, and Faculty of Science with a plan for additional faculties.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Principal Security Officer I (CONTISS 11)

Location: Zamfara

Responsibilities

• Supervise, monitor and control sub units in the division.
• Must be able to anticipate security crisis conditions on the campus and take measures.
• Prepare periodic security report for the management action.
• Design and prepare standard training programmes for patrolmen and women for periodic implementation.
• Ensure security surveillance of both on and off campuses residence of the University.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Vice Chancellor.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a holder of a honours degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) with specialized training in the police/armed forces and other related services with (12) years cognate experience. A certificate in specialized security training and or a possession of Master’s degree is an added advantage. Nine (9) years of relevant cognate experience six (6) of which must be in a University environment. He /she must have reached the position of Principal Security Officer II and has served waiting period for Principal Officer I. Or
• Deputy Super-intendant of Police or equivalent ranks in the Armed Forces with twelve (12) years’ experience plus an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Law, Criminology, Security Studies, Sociology, Social Works or any related discipline.
• Be competent in relevant computer/ICT literate.
• Must not be more than fifty (50) years of age.

The Person

• Must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and moral integrity;
• Be free from any moral, social or financial embarrassment;
• Enjoy good physical and mental health;
• Must meet the normal waiting period for position of Principal Security Officer 1;
• Excellent verbal, aptitude and written communication skills; and
• Must be able to conduct drills for the security staff under his command.

Condition of Service
The remuneration and conditions of service and salaries are as obtainable in the Federal Universities in Nigeria and may be determined by the University Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit thirty (30) copies of their typed applications, photocopies of their credentials, and detailed Curriculum Vitae giving the following details among others:

• Name,
• Age,
• Nationality,
• Marital Status,
• Educational Institutions attended, with dates,
• Academic, Professional and other qualifications obtained with dates,
• Working experience (I.e. posts held, duration and salary earned)

All applications must be addressed and submitted to:
The Registrar,
Federal University, Gusau,
P.M.B 1001,
Gusau,
Zamfara State.