Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below: at Lagos State University
Position: Chief Security Officer (of the Lagos State University.)
The Institution
Lagos State University (LASU) was established in 1983 by the Enabling Law of Lagos State, for the advancement of learning and establishment of academic excellence. The University caters for a large student population, enrolled in Full-time and Part-time Programmes at the Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. Lagos State University operates a Multi-Campus system with four (4) fully owned campuses, having its main campus system at Ojo (along the Badagry Expressway) and other campuses at Epe, Ikeja and Surulere, Lagos.
The Job
- The Chief Security Officer is responsible for the maintenance of Law and Order in the University.
- heads and co-ordinates the University’s security outfit on ALL the campuses of the Institution.
- responsible to the Vice Chancellor and gives advice on security matters.
- plans and executes security activities and personnel on ALL the campuses.
- implements University Management policies and rules.
- responsible for the safety of lives and property on ALL the campuses.
- ensures and maintains a peaceful and conducive environment for learning and research on ALL the Campuses.
- attends to other duties as may be directed by the Vice Chancellor.
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates for the post of Chief Security Officer, Lagos State University should possess:
- A B.Sc. degree or LL.B in Sociology, Psychology, Criminology, Law or Advanced Diploma in either security operations and Management or Crime Management,
- Must not be less than a Chief Superintendent of Police/Major or equivalent in Armed Forces with minimum of fifteen (15) years experience.
Remuneration
Within the approved salary scale.
Interested candidates should apply with fifteen (15) copies of their credentials and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) providing information in the following order:
1. Name in full
2. Place and Date of Birth
3. State of Origin
4. Permanent Address
5. Current Postal Address
6. Telephone Number(s) and E-mail Address(es)
7. Nationality
8. Marital Status
9. Number and Ages of Children
10. Academic/Professional qualifications (including O’level Certificate)
11. Statement of Experience including full details of former and present post.
12. Names and Addresses of three (3) referees, NOT family members, who should be able to attest to the candidate’s standing and abilities, professionally, Managerially, as well as morals, character and integrity.
Submission of Application
All applications are to be submitted under CONFIDENTIAL COVER, in an envelope marked “POST OF CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER, LASU” sealed and addressed to: THE REGISTRAR AND SECRETARY, Lagos State University and submitted on or before 5th May, 2012 to:
The Registrar And Secretary To Council,
Registrars Office,
Administrative Block II,
Lagos State University,
Badagry Expressway,Ojo
The University will be in correspondence with ONLY Short-listed candidates.
