Chief Security Officer (CSO) at a New Port/Terminal Venture

A new joint venture with foreign partner/Investor, has necessitated the recruitment of self-motivated and experience individuals with proven performance track record and excellent reference for a new Port/Terminal operation in Lagos State, in the capacity below:

Job Title: Chief Security Officer (CSO)

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Ideal candidate for this position must be between 45 and 55 years, reporting to the Chief Executive.
• The Chief Security Officer will be responsible for the development, implementation and management of the corporate security processes and the various security and safety functions pertaining to all persons and properties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the security of the personnel and physical assets, including as protection, workplace violence prevention, access control systems,
• Manage the development and implementation of the company’s security policies, standards, guidelines and procedures to ensure on going 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 and undertake disciplinary measures and deal with criminal and legal matters associated with such breaches,

Qualification and Experience

• A first degree or equivalent qualification is required
• Membership of a recognized security association is mandatory
• Adequate knowledge of security issues in a large organization or government agency
• Good knowledge of crime prevention, investigation, detection and prosecution
• Minimum of 10 years hands on experience in the FMCG or manufacturing industry with at least 5 years’ experience at managerial level.
• 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
• Can be a Nigerian or expatriate with first class references

Remuneration
The remuneration package is attractive, within industry standard and negotiable.

Application Closing Date
9th March, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications together with detailed CV's and a recent passport photograph to:
P.M.B 21471,
Ikeja,
Lagos State.