Chief Security Officer at Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny

The Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny, Rivers State, is situated in the South-South Zone of the country and was established in 2014 by the Federal Government of Nigeria. It was established with the mission of being recognized globally as the leading institution in the middle and high manpower training and development for the oil and gas industry. The Polytechnic runs National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND).

We are recruiting qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Security Officer

Location: Bonny, Rivers

Job Responsibilities

•  Preparation of unit's budget;
• Taking charge of the welfare of the unit's formulation of security regulations and guidelines for the Polytechnic
• Directing visitors to various destinations in the Polytechnic iv. Protecting Polytechnic's property including buildings, stores,motor vehicles and equipment;
• Inspecting and maintaining records for incoming and outgoing vehicles and visitors:
• Compiling and submitting security report on daily basis; vii. Patrolling and/ or guard of access points;
• Prevention of unauthorized persons and vehicles from entering premises and/or protected areas;
• Controlling and reporting of intruders into restricted areas and prevention and detection of crime;
• Compiling and submitting security report on daily and monthly basis and recommending appropriate action;
• Recording security related events in the occurrence book; xii. Keeping custody of lost and found property, Conducting induction for new security staff;
• Conducting drills;
• Ensuring that action is taken on physical deficiencies and lapses in the Polytechnic
• Liaising with Police department on security matters within the Polytechnic and its environs;
• Supervising and conducting performance appraisals for departmental staff.
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications and Experience
The candidate for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• He must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Security Management. Master's degree or professional certifications in security management, risk management, or facilities/operations management. Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Safety, Homeland Security, or a related field will be an added advantage.
• A retired military personnel of the rank of Major and above or its equivalent in the armed forces or a retired police officer of the rank Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) and above.
• Management level security experience: typically 7-15 years in security or protective services, with a track record of progressively responsible leadership roles.
• He must be experienced in safeguarding campus facilities, students, staff, and assets are highly valuable.
• Experience in Budget development and budgetary control for a security or facilities unit. Policy development, implementation, and enforcement of security regulations. Incident command, emergency response, and continuity of operations planning. 
• Access control and patrol operations. Experience with visitor management, access point control, and patrol/routing optimization. Knowledge of physical security systems (CCTV. access control, Intrusion Detection Systems, alarm systems).
• Investigations and reporting. Conducting investigations, maintaining incident/occurrence records, and generating security reports (daily, monthly, as required).
• Coordinating with police, campus administration, facilities, IT, and risk management.
• People management. Supervising security staff, conducting performance appraisals, and delivering training/inductions.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and standards (local laws, labor regulations, health and safety).

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• The requirement shall be in accordance with Federal Ministry of Education's approved guidelines for the position.

Application Closing Date
15th October, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates must submit 20 typed copies of their application letters, curriculum vitae and attach photocopies of all relevant documents to the details in the following order:

• Full Name (Sumame first and underlined)
• Date and Place of Birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Current Postal Address, including telephone number and email address
• Education and Qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations
• Present Employer and Address
• Positions Held with dates
• Extra-curricular activities
• Vision for the Polytechnic Librarian position
• Names and addresses of three referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who are to forward confidential reports directly to the Registrar, Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny, Rivers State

Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "Application for Polytechnic Librarian" to:
The Registrar,
Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas,
P.M.B. 5027 Bonny,
Rivers State.

Note: Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials when invited for an interview; photocopies will not be accepted.