Job Details

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 have at least eight (8) years experience of which two (2) must be at supervisory position in the security sector.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Reporting to the Deputy Director Security Services, the incumbent must be a team player, honest, mature, professional, and hardworking and possess no criminal record. Comprehensive understanding of physical security systems is a must and in addition, applicants should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·         DUTIES

·         Supervision of security guards in shifts systems through Sergeants.

·         Carrying out investigations.

·         Lead teams in carrying out searches, patrols and premise inspections.

·         Training and development of subordinates.

·         Record management and maintenance of discipline within the Department.

·         Carrying out security and risk management awareness campaigns and comprehensive security surveys.

·         Advising superiors on matters of security concern.

·         Advising students on security issues at the University.

·         Assist law enforcement agents in their operations when matters concern the University.

·         Gathering security related information from a variety of sources such as law enforcement databases, surveillances, field observations, intelligence networks or geographic information systems.

·         Designing and implementing innovative security operational strategies to safeguard all forms of University assets.

·         Compilation of informative weekly and monthly reports.

·         Intelligence gathering to determine the level of security threats and vulnerabilities.

·         Manage the security and storage of information, evidence and documents related to investigations.

·         Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time by the Security Services Directorate.

NB:     Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for all applicants.

APPLICATIONS

To apply, visit careers on the Great Zimbabwe University website https://elearning.gzu.ac.zw/careers Applicants MUST fill in all the necessary fields on the application platform and attach the required documents.

 The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 25 August, 2023