Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the above-mentioned post that has arisen in the University.
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Duties and Responsibilities
- Participating in overseeing the day to day administrative functions of the Security Department
- Participating in formulating security related policies
- Advising the Director, Security Services on all security related issues
- Assisting in developing and recommending security strategies for the University Campuses
- Supervising and directing operations of the University Guards through Security Officers and Sergeants
- Assisting in budget preparation for security operations and monitoring departmental expenses;
- Developing training plans and programmes
- Investigating theft and other security breaches that may occur in the University from time to time and produce reports
- Producing reports of criminal cases that may arise
- Advising new students about Security issues at the University; and
- Carrying out any other duties as assigned by the Director, Security Services.
Qualifications and Experience
- The ideal candidate must have a minimum of a first degree in either of the following areas: Security and Risk Management, Police and Security Studies, Security and Intelligence, Security management, and Security and Disaster Management Studies.
- The candidate must also have at least fifteen (15) years’ experience in the security field with at least five (5) years at managerial level.
- Investigation and intelligence processing experience is a must and experience in a University setup will be an added advantage.
Personal Attributes
- Reporting to the Director, Security Services, the incumbent must be a team player, honest, mature, professional, hardworking and possess no criminal record.
- Comprehensive understanding of security systems is a must.
- In addition, applicants should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
How to Apply
To apply, visit careers on the Great Zimbabwe University website: http://elearning.gzu.ac.zw/careers/ Applicants are urged to fill in all the necessary fields on the application platform and attach the required documents.
Deadline: 07 January 2023.
