The University of Ghana hereby, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Deputy Director, Operations at the Safety and Security Services Directorate from 1st November 2024.

POSITION: Deputy Director, Operations
REPORTING TO: Director, Safety and Security Services

JOB ROLE

• The Deputy Director of Operations shall be responsible to the Director of Safety and Security Services in the discharge of his/her duties.
• The Deputy Director may be required to act as the Director of Safety and Security Services in the absence of the Director.

DUTIES

The Deputy Director of Operations shall, under the Director of Safety and Security Services:

• Serve as the liaison officer in monitoring and coordinating the operations of contract security services on behalf of the University.
• Coordinate activities of sector Officers in Command (OICs) and report to the Director of Safety and Security Services.
• Ensure the maintenance of discipline within the sectors.
• Coordinate and organize training for the various OICs.
• Enforcement of all security directives/policies of the University.
• Monitoring of all security equipment.
• Coordinating security operations with local law enforcement agencies.

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 field.
b. Professional certification in any of the following areas:

• Certified Protection Professional
• Physical Security Professional
• Professional Certified Investigator
• Other related certifications in Safety or Intelligence Management

c. Management Experience

• Applicants should have at least 10 years’ experience in security services/management.
• Applicants may be retired military officers preferably at the rank of Major and above; retired Police Officers preferably at the rank of Superintendent 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 Deputy Director of Operations 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

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants are required to submit the complete application pack addressed to the Registrar, University of Ghana, through vacancies@ug.edu.gh (Electronic copy only). Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

The application pack should be submitted as a single PDF file and should contain the following:

i. Completed application form for Senior Level Administrative Positions (UAB Form 1C) to be downloaded from the University’s website at www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd/.
ii. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and/or professional certificates.
iii. A statement of about 2,500 words (not more than five pages) indicating how the applicant intends to use the period in office to address relevant issues that will ensure that the University achieves its mission and vision
as contained in the new University of Ghana Strategic Plan (2024-2029). The new UG Strategic Plan, 2024-2029 can be downloaded at: http://www.ug.edu.gh/pad/publication/ug-strategic-plan

Further information about the University of Ghana may be found on the University website at www.ug.edu.gh.

Closing Date: 25 October, 2024

• Applications should reach the Registrar through vacancies@ug.edu.gh not later than the close of day on October 25, 2024.
• Additionally, as part of the application, applicants should submit the names, telephone and email details of three persons familiar with their professional competencies, and who are willing to provide references for the applicant.