Chief Security Officer at Bowen University

Bowen University is a licensed private institution owned by the Nigerian Baptist Convention and established in July 2001 with a commitment to high performance and adding a distinctly moral dimension and Godly value to tertiary education in Nigeria and beyond.

Applications are invited from suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Security Officer (BUSS 13)

Location: Iwo, Osun

Job Description
The successful candidate would be expected to discharge the following duties:

• Responsible to the Vice-Chancellor on all security matters
• Advises the Vice-Chancellor on regular basis on security matters as it relates to staff and students.
• Advises the Vice-Chancellor on community relations and its security implications
• Responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination of the Security Unit.
• Coordinates the investigation unit, supervises the Senior Security Officer in investigating all cases including security related cases that concern students and staff of the institution.
• Assess and determine cases with serious security implication for quick response and take appropriate actions
• Assign cases for investigation and maintain proper diary of all cases handled by the Unit
• Ensures timely submission of investigation reports.
• Responsible for the maintenance of peace and order in the University Campus.
• Cooperates with other units for effective service delivery
• Ensure the intelligence section provides timely and accurate intelligence and take appropriate actions with such information
• Assess and determine immediate security threats in and around the institution.
• Keep an eye on staff and students as well as maintain a security list of those involved or suspected to be involved in anti- social vices
• Organizes training programmes for the personnel of the Unit
• Coordinates the general supervision, discipline and welfare of Security Staff
• Liaises with State Security Agencies on all security matters and appear before any competent and recognised lawful institution as may be required
• Ensure close liaison with the Director of Student Support Services for effective co-ordination of students' activities for peace and harmony on campus
• Carries out other duties as may be assigned by the superior officer.

Qualifications and Experience
Candidate most possess the following qualifications:

• A good honours Degree in Security Studies, Peace and Conflicts Studies, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law and Education not below 2nd class Lower Division from a recognized University with at least twelve (12) years cognate experience in a related job
• A Security Personnel not below the rank of Captain or a Superintendent of Police with at least eighteen (18) years experience and other relevant qualifications on the job with evidence of certificate of service.
• Membership of a professional Chartered Security Body will be an added advantage.

Salary and Conditions of Services
Bowen University runs a unique remuneration package, which is similar to what obtains in other tertiary institutions and the University is a fully residential institution. Consequently, it is mandatory for the staff of the University to be resident within Iwo or Ogbomoso, as may be applicable.

Application Closing Date
28th November, 2023.