Chief Security Officer at Kwame Nkrumah University

The Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University (KNU) a public university wishes to recruit suitably qualified personnel in the following position;

NON ACADEMIC POSITIONS

CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER (x1)

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for planning, managing and directing security strategies and protect University community members, stakeholders and property so as to create a crime free environment.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To coordinate and supervise security administration and operations,
• To ensure that University property and assets are safeguarded.
• To control security activities such as guarding and inspection ofvulnerable and strategic points in the University.
• To investigate and prevent crime.
• To ensure that perpetrators of crime are apprehended.
• To liaise with other security agencies on matters relating to the University security and investigations.
• To ensure that law and order is maintained in all University events.
• To prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual operational performance reports.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Must have a full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate with at least 5 Credits that must include English Language.
• Must have a Military/Police Training or Certificate in Defence and Security, Military, Correctional Services or Police.
• Must have a minimum of four (4) years practical experience in a Security
• Wing in Criminal detection and investigations or related position.
• Not less than 35 years of Age.
• Must be computer literate
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Integrity, honesty, ethical values, professional conduct and soberness of character are mandat01Y requirements.

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