Chief Security Officer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the security of the personnel and physical assets, including assets protection, workplace violence prevention, and access control systems
• Manage the development and implementation of the company’s security policies, standards guidelines and procedures to ensure ongoing maintenance of security.
• Work with other executives to prioritize security initiatives and spending based on appropriate risk management.
• Liaise with appropriate security agencies and regulatory authorities
• Oversee a network of security officers and vendors who safeguard the company’s assets, intellectual property and computer systems, as well as the physical safety of employees and visitors
• Oversee incident response planning as well as the investigation of safety and security breaches, undertake disciplinary measures and deal with criminal and legal matters associated with such breaches.

Requirements:

• A first degree or equivalent qualification required
• Membership of a recognized security association is mandatory
• Adequate knowledge of security issues in large organization or government agency
• Good knowledge of crime prevention, investigation, detection and prosecution
• Experience with the military or other paramilitary services
• Must be intelligent, physically fit, articulate and persuasive leader who can serve as an effective member of the management team and who is able to communicate security related concepts.
• Training as Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) will be an added advantage
• Must have International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS Code) training and certification
• HND/OND in Criminology, Intelligence & Security Studies or any other related course.
• Minimum of 10years cognate experience, with at least 3 years in shipping and port management
• Military or naval background is added advantage
• Ability to assimilate visual and audible information accurately
• Knowledge of the phonetic alphabet
• Ability to write short reports recommending action to be taken following a review of the Incident.
• Candidate should be fit, vigilant, honest and well trained.

Location: Lagos