Chief Security Officer (CSO) at a Foremost Flour Milling Company

One of the foremost Flour Milling Companies and a Member of an International Group, in its strategic plan to beef up its Internal Security Network, requires the services suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Security Officer (CSO)

Location: Nigeria

Job Descriptions

• The ideal candidate for this position must be between 40 and 45 years.
• Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Chief Security Officer is 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 asset protection, workplace violence prevention, 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 and assist with disciplinary 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 and or manufacturing industry with at least 5 years experience at management level.
• Experience with the military or other Para-military services.
• Must be an 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.
• Must be a trained Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)

Remuneration
The remuneration package to this position is very competitive and negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.

Application Closing Date
26th April, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications together with detailed CV's and recent passport photograph via e-mail to: [email protected]