Overview

The Peace and Security Service Executive at Hawassa University is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all security, safety, and campus peace-building operations across the university’s campuses and facilities. The role ensures a safe learning, working, and residential environment by developing security policies, supervising security personnel, managing emergency response activities, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

The Executive provides strategic leadership in crime prevention, conflict resolution, risk assessment, and incident management. They oversee surveillance systems, campus patrol operations, and compliance with federal and institutional regulations. In addition, the role includes fostering a culture of safety through training programs, awareness campaigns, and community engagement initiatives aimed at preventing violence, theft, and other security threats.

Overall, the Peace and Security Service Executive plays a critical role in safeguarding university assets, protecting students and staff, and maintaining a peaceful and conducive academic atmosphere.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement peace, safety, and security policies, procedures, and guidelines in alignment with national laws and university directives.
• Lead campus-wide security operations including surveillance, patrols, access control, emergency response, and incident management.
• Identify security risks, conduct regular assessments, and implement preventive and mitigation measures.
• Supervise security officers and peacekeeping teams; provide training on safety protocols, conflict resolution, and incident reporting.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement, community representatives, and public institutions on security matters affecting the university.
• Oversee investigations of security incidents, prepare reports, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop campus emergency preparedness plans, including fire safety, disaster response, and crisis communication.
• Promote peaceful campus relations by supporting conflict resolution and mediation initiatives among students and staff.
• Ensure protection of university property, infrastructure, and assets through effective monitoring and accountability systems.
• Manage the security budget, resources, equipment, and technologies (e.g., CCTV, communication systems).
• Prepare periodic reports on security performance, risks, incidents, and improvement actions.