Chief Security Officer at Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru

The Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru was established following the assent to its establishment bill by the President, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari GCFR on 25 July, 2019, making it the fourth University of Agriculture in Nigeria situated in the Northwest region of the country. The University operates three Colleges with ten (10) degree awarding programs in Agriculture, Basic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine.

We hereby invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Security Officer

Location: Zuru, Kebbi

Summary

• Such a person that will hold the position of Chief Security Officer must be able to effectively coordinate the Security Architecture of a University.

Responsibilities

• Handle security matters in a student environment
• Recommend on the recruitment of security officers and the discipline of erring Officers
• Supervise and manage security personal of the University
• Liaise with security agencies and law enforcement bodies for the protection of lives and properties on both Campuses of the University
• Coordinate security personnel of the University on intelligence gathering within outside the premises of the University Campuses
• Engage with the security guards and personnel of host communities towards the security of the University Formulate security policies for the consideration of the University Management
• Ensure that adequate security measure are in place to mitigate against threats to the security of members of the University Community
• Formulate and implement ideas for the development and enhancement of the University's security architecture.

Requirements / Qualifications
The Prospective Appointee must possess the following qualifications:

• A good Honours degree, in the Humanities or Social Science, not below Second Class Lower Division from a reputable University OR a Higher National Diploma (HND), in any discipline relating to the Humanities or Social Sciences, not below the grade of Lower Credit from a reputable Institution
• A Master's degree in any of the aforementioned disciplines will be an added advantage
• Ten (10) years cognate experience, out of which Three (3) would be on the grade of Assistant Chief Security Officer
• An Ex-serviceman not below the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police or its equivalent in the Armed Forces
• Unblemished character and must be of high moral standard, including being a person of high integrity and ethical conduct.
• Knowledge of ICT and evidence of use is required

Salary and Conditions of Service
The Salary and Conditions of Service for the post shall be as obtainable for the post of Director Works in Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Council of the University.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are expected to submit twenty (20) copies of their applications and curriculum vitae, including photocopies of all their credentials, addressed to:
The Registrar,
Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru,
P. M. B. 28,
Kebbi State, Nigeria.

The Curriculum Vitae shall contain the following details:

• Full names (Surname first in capital letters)
• Place and Date of birth
• Marital Status
• Number and ages of children
• Email and telephone numbers
• Postal Address
• Permanent Home Address
• Nationality
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Schools Attended and qualifications obtained with dates
• Working experience, including positions held with dates
• Proof of current membership of professional bodies
• List and evidence of publications, if any (where applicable)
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and addresses of three referees.

Applicants are also required to request three (3) referees to report on them under confidential cover, addressed to:
The Registrar / Secretary to the Governing Council,
Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru,
P. M. B. 28,
Kebbi State, Nigeria.

Candidates should send the soft copy of their applications to: registrar@fuaz.edu.ng using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.