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The University of Ghana hereby, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Director, Safety and Security Services from 1st November 2024.
POSITION: Director, Safety and Security Services
REPORTING TO: Vice-Chancellor
JOB ROLE
Under the Vice-Chancellor, the Director, Safety and Security Services Directorate shall have oversight responsibility of the Directorate and shall plan and advise on safety and security on all the University’s campuses and outstations.
DUTIES
The Director of Safety and Security Services shall, under the Vice-Chancellor:
a. Advise on the safety and security policies of the University.
b. Formulate plans, measures and security policies and procedures and implement them.
c. Provide advice and technical assistance on protective/physical security surveys and inspections.
d. Ensure promotion and maintenance of discipline within all the University’s campuses and outstations.
e. Provide safety and security training/education to staff and security personnel.
f. Perform risk assessments to determine potential security risks.
g. Monitor and maintain security equipment.
h. Plan security measures for all programmes such as graduation ceremonies, student and staff events.
i. Maintain physical security by monitoring building access controls, surveillance systems and other security measures.
j. Conduct background checks and issue security clearances for new employees in conjunction with the relevant national bodies.
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Qualification Required & Experience
The successful applicant must have:
a. A first University degree and in addition, a Master’s degree in Security Management (Industrial Security) or a related qualification.
b. Professional certification in any of the following areas:
- Certified Protection Professional
- Physical Security Professional
- Professional Certified Investigator
- Other related certifications in Industrial Security
c. Management Experience
- Applicants should have at least 15 years of experience in security services/management.
- Applicants may be retired military officers preferably at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and above; retired Police Officers preferably at the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police and above or retired officers of equivalent ranks in other security services.
- Applicants must be eligible to serve at least a full 4-year term before the age of 60. Experience in campus security is desirable, but not mandatory.
TENURE
The Director shall hold office for a period of four years on terms and conditions recommended by the Appointments Board and is eligible for re-appointment for a further term of up to four years.
Location: Accra
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