Chief Security Officer at Takoradi Technical University

Applicants are invited from suitable qualified persons for appointment as CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER in the University. The appointment is a Senior Staff status and on full-time basis. Salary and fringe benefits attached to the post are attractive.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will:

•  Plan, direct, oversee and coordinate security activities on campus.
•  Supervise Security Officers in the performance of duties to ensure the security and safety of life and property on campus.
•  Organize training for Security Officers.
•  Ensure the implementation and compliance of Security Policies, Procedures and Programmes.
•  Organize Muster Parade for Security Officers.
•  Liaise with local Security Agencies.
•  Investigate security breaches and report on same to the Vice Chancellor.
•  Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A serving or Ex-military Officer not below the rank of a Warrant Officer or its equivalent in the Ghana Armed Forces.
•  A minimum of a FIRST DEGREE from any recognized Tertiary Institution
•  Must have done all the relevant military courses commensurate to a Warrant Officer Rank with Drill and Duties Course being an advantage.
•  Ability to operate with utmost discretion.
•  Should not be more than 45 years by January 2020

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENT

•  Very good verbal and written communication skills
•  Very good interpersonal skills
•  Very good analytical skills, investigate skills and sound decision-making ability.
•  Ability to effectively lead and manage a team and people.
•  Sober with maturity and drive for sound and impartial judgement.
•  Duty conscious and have capacity to manage crisis situations.