University of Uyo (UNIUYO) is located in Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The university was formerly known as the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). On October 1st, 1991 the Federal government of Nigeria established it as a federal university and the name was changed to the University of Uyo. The university inherited students, staff, academic programmes and the entire facilities of the erstwhile University of Cross River State established by Cross River State in 1983. Academic activities commenced during the 1991/92 academic session. UNIUYO has 12 faculties,the postgraduate school and the school of continuing Education.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Chief Security Officer (CSO)
Location: Uyo, Akwa Ibom
Requirements
- To qualify for appointment as the Chief Security Officer, the candidate shall possess five (5) Ordinary Level credit passes including English Language plus B.Sc/HND or its equivalent in relevant area with 18 years post qualification experience.
- Ex-security officers not below the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police or its equivalent in the other arms of the security service will be of advantage.
Salary and Conditions of Service
- Salary: CONTISS 15
- Condition of Service:Â The conditions attached to the position are as generally applicable in the Nigerian University system and in the public service of Nigeria and as may, from time to time, be determined by the University Governing Council.
Application Closing Date
25th July, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty-five (25) copies of their Applications and Curriculum Vitae, indicating the following:
- Full names
- Post sought
- Date and place of birth
- Nationality
- Permanent home and current contact addresses
- Marital status
- Number and ages of children
- Academic/professional qualifications (attach photocopies of all certificates)
- Previous working experience (giving duration, post held and salary), details of research work and publications (attach evidence where applicable)
- Extra-curricular activities
- Names and addresses of three (3) Referees, one of whom must be in a position to supply academic, and/or professional reference.
All applications should be addressed and send to:
The Registrar,
University of Uyo,
P.M.B 1017, Uyo,
Akwa Ibom State.
Note
- Applicants are advised to write boldly at the left hand corner of the envelopes containing their Applications, the position to which they are responding.
- Referees should also be advised to send their reports, in confidential cover, directly to the Registrar.
- Please note that late applications will NOT be entertained.
- Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.