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.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit 10 type-written copies of their Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae, giving information in the following format:

• Full Name (Surname first in capital, followed by comma and other names not in capital letter except the first letter).
• Date of Birth
• Town / Ward
• Local Government of Origin
• State of Origin
• Gender
• Nationality
• Religion / Denomination
• Permanent Home Address
• Current Home / Postal Address
• Telephone Number / Whatsapp Number
• E-mail Address
• Marital Status
• Name of Spouse
• Address of Spouse
• Telephone Number / Whatsapp Number of Spouse
• Number of Children with Ages
• Name, address, and GSM number of Next-Of-Kin (other than spouse)

All completed Application Letters together with relevant supporting documents and Curriculum Vitae should be submitted in hard copies to:
The Registrar,
Bowen University,
P.M.B. 283, Iwo,
Osun State, Nigeria.
And
Send soft copies (PDF) to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only applicants find appointable will be contacted for interview