Chief Security Officer (CSO)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Chief Security Officer (CSO)

Location: Bokkos, Plateau
Employment Type: Contract

The Role
The Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the University is saddled with the responsibility of all security situations in the University. The Chief Security Officer shall:

• Be answerable to the Vice-Chancellor for the day to day coordination of security of the University campus and properties.
• Ensure the protection of life and property on the University campus.
• Ensure the monitoring and prevention of criminal and cult activities on the University campus.
• Advise the Vice-Chancellor on Security matters

Coordinate the activities of all Security Officers:

• Monitor security situations in the University: educate the University community on crime detection and prevention.
• The candidate must be willing to reside on the PLASU campus in Bokkos.
• Carry out other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be an Ex-Service man not below the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police or equivalent rank in the other Armed Forces, with genuine evidence of discharge or retirement from service
• Must demonstrate proactive ability and competence in Management of civil security matters, preferably in tertiary institutions of learning.
• Must have obtained relevant training in security service.
• Appreciable knowledge of ICT will be an added advantage.

Condidtions of Service:

• The General conditions of service are as obtainable in the Nigerian Public University system.
• The appointment is for period of Two (2) years on contract; and renewable twice subject to satisfactory performance and based on the recommendation of Management and approval of the Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
7th October, 2026.

Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit ten (10) copies of their Letter of application, Credentials and Curriculum Vitae specifying the following:

• Name (Surname first)
• Date of birth
• Nationality
• State of origin
• Local government area
• Permanent home address
• Present contact address
• Functional e-mail address
• Telephone numbers
• Marital status
• Number of children with ages
• Institutions attended with dates
• Certificates obtained with dates
• Membership of professional bodies
• Community service
• Previous work experience
• Present appointment with date and current salary
• Post applied
• Names and addresses of three (3) Referees; and any other relevant information.

All applications, addressed to "The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council", should be submitted to:
The Registrar,
Plateau State University, Bokkos,
P.M.B. 2012,
Jos, Plateau State.

Note

• All the three (3) reference letters from the three (3) Referees, addressed to the Pro Chancellor, Plateau State University, Bokkos are to be sent under confidential cover to reach the Registrar before the closing date, please.
• Candidates who were earlier shortlisted and invited for interview need not re-apply.
• Only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.