Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Plateau State University

Location: Bokkos, Plateau

The Role

• The Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the University is saddled with the responsibility of all security situations in the University.
• The Chief Security Officer shall:
  • Be answerable to the Vice-Chancellor for the day to day coordination of security of the University campus and properties.
  • Ensure the protection of life and property on the University campus.
  • Ensure the monitoring and prevention of criminal and cult activities on the University campus.
  • Advise the Vice-Chancellor on Security matters

Coordinate the activities of all Security Officers:

• Monitor security situations in the University: educate the University community on crime detection and prevention.
• The candidate must be willing to reside on the PLASU campus in Bokkos.
• Carry out other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be an Ex-Service man not below the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police or equivalent rank in the other Armed Forces, with genuine evidence of discharge or retirement from service
• Must demonstrate proactive ability and competence in Management of civil security matters, preferably in tertiary institutions of learning.
• Must have obtained relevant training in security service.
• Appreciable knowledge of ICT will be an added advantage.

 Condidtions of Service:

• The General conditions of service are as obtainable in the Nigerian Public University system.
• The appointment is for period of Two (2) years on contract; and renewable twice subject to satisfactory performance and based on the recommendation of Management and approval of the Governing Council.