Director, Security at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (formerly University of Sokoto) is one of the four Universities established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in September 1975, at which time three University Colleges (now full-fledged Universities) were established.

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Director, Security

Location: Sokoto

Description

• The Director Security shall serve as the head of the directorate. He will be responsible to the vice Chancellor for overseeing the security and safety of all the campuses of the university, managing security personnel, coordinating emergency response plans, and developing poicies to ensure a secure environment for students, staff and the entire university community.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to the vice Chancellor for providing effective leadership in the daily administration of the Directorate
• Taking charge of all security matters and the general protection of lives and property in the university
• Ensuring the maintainance of peace and order in the university Providing a weekly intelligence report on security matters to the Vice chancellor
• Advising the vice chancellor on strategic security planning Preparing Quarterly and Annual Reports for the Directorate
• Making appropriate recommendation for the provision of up to date performance enhancement equipment vii. Maintaining cordial working relationships with other security agencies in the state
• Liaising with other state security agencies in times of emergencies Fnsuring redeployment of Security staff
• Ensuring reqular physical fitness training for security staff
• Overseeing, assessing and coordinating the activities of private security companies engaged in the university and offering appropriate advice to the Vice chancellor
• Providing professional and community service

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of second class lower honcurs Degree in Crime Management, Security management, Prevention and Control, Law, Sociology, Social Policy and Administration plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
• At least 12 years of post- qualification experience in Security Management with atleast four 4 years in Senior Management position;

OR

• Shall be Ex-serviceman with impeccable service record from the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police or equivalent in the Armed Forces, Department of State Service (DSS), and Nigerian Security and Cvil Defense Corps (NSCDC).

Conditions of Service
The successful candidate wil be appointed for a single non-renewable term of five (5) years and shall be entitled to such benefits and allowances as approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Coverning Council of the university, as the case may be.

Application Closing Date
3rd June, 2026.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward fifteen (15) word-processed applications and fifteen (15) copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae, in the following format:

• Full Name (Surname first in capital letters);
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality
• State of Origin & Local Government Area
• Permanent Home Address;
• Present Postal Address/GSM Numbers/E-mail Address;
• Marital Status;
• Educational Institutions Attended with Dates:
• Academic Qualifications Obtained with Dates;
• Professional Qualifications Obtained with Dates;
• Working Experience including full details of former and present post(s); xii. Full details of service to the Nation and immediate community where applicable;
• List of Publications where applicable; xiv. Honcurs/Distinctions;
• Extra-Curricular Activities;
• Names and addresses of three referees.

All Application should be forwarded through courier in an envelope which should have the position applied clearly indicated at the top left-hand corner and submitted to:
The Registrar,
Usmanu Danfodiyo University,
Sokoto, Nigeria.

Note

• Candidates should also request their three Referees to separately send reports on them, under confidential cover, direct to the Registrar, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
• The Referees should also be informed to indicate the positions appled for.
• Applications must reach the Registrar, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
• The university reserves the right to verify any information proviced by candidates.
• Applicants should not be over fifty-nine (59) years old on assumption of duty.