Chief Security Officer – Security Unit 2219 views

Chief Security Officer – Security Unit

The duties and responsibilities of Chief Security Officer are mentioned
below as desired:

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Being the overall in charge of all security matters of the University;
2. Planning and ensuring physical security and safety of employees, facilities, assets and offices of the University;
3. Ensuring that law and order is maintained at the University Campuses at all times;
4. Investigating criminal cases that occur at the University Campuses and produce reports;
5. Attending to court matters pertaining to the University;
6. Gathering and presenting evidence in criminal courts or in staff and students disciplinary hearings;

7. Developing and implementing emergency procedures and incident responses;
8. Developing and maintaining a CCTV security system and ensuring that the equipment is functional at all times;
9. Developing and maintaining a cybersecurity system for the University, in liaison with the Information and Communication Technology Unit;
10. Monitoring and following proper key control guidelines in loss prevention of University property.
11. Supervising Security Personnel and giving clear direction on all security related matters;
12. Performing any other duties as assigned by the Registrar.

Qualifications and Experience

1. A Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Business Administration, Commerce or Social Sciences from a recognised university;
2. A Diploma in Security/Risk Management, Police Studies or equivalent from a recognised institution of higher learning is an added advantage;
3. Computer literacy;
4. Three (3) years post qualification experience administering security matters;
5. Experience at the rank of Assistant Inspector/Warrant Officer and above in the Zimbabwe Republic Police, Zimbabwe National Army, Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services or other reputable security organization is an added advantage; and

WOMEN AND DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Applications should be addressed to:
The Director, Human Resources Hand delivered to
Zimbabwe Open University or 3rd Floor
P O Box MP 1119 Corner House
Mount Pleasant Cnr S.Machel/L.Takawira Street
Harare Harare

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED