Chief Security Officer (CSO) at a Leading FMCG (Food & Beverages) Company - PrisDav Consulting

PrisDav Consulting - Our client, a leading FMCG (Food & Beverages) company located in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria is seeking to recruit a suitable qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Security Officer (CSO)

Location: Ijebu-Ode, Ogun
Reports To: Head Human Resources & Admin. Manager

Job Description

• The CSO is responsible for protecting and safeguarding the organisation employee's, facilities and company assets.
• Also ensure that all company properties are adequately secured at all times.

Position Summary

• As a Chief Security Officer you are responsible to protect and safeguard the organisation employee’s, facilities and company assets.
• Also ensure that all company properties are adequately secured at all times.
• Responsible for preparing daily incident reports, requisitions and other inter office memos and ensure that all allegations of the crime and other incidents are investigated and properly recorded.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the activities of all security personnel.
• Ensure that all security staff provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
• Ensure the safety and security of staff, visitors, customers and contractors at all times.
• Responsible to manage all safety & security, Fire Life Safety and food hygiene risks faced by the organisation.
• Liaise with all department heads to ensure that employees are adhering to established security procedures.
• Record and notify all risks, deviations from organisation safety standards and any untoward incidents.
• Oversees first aid and safety programs for customers, visitors and employees.
• Assign duties and schedule staff for balancing needs of the organisation and productivity standards.
• Monitor staff activity and coach subordinate performance.
• Watch for suspicious persons entering, exiting or loitering around the company premises.
• Follows up on all unusual activities in and around the property that would impair the well-being of visitors, customers and employees.
• Ensure compliance with all security standards and preventative measures.
• Monitor and follows proper key control guidelines in loss prevention and in the property.
• Conduct investigations and compile reports on a timely manner for any theft, loss, accidents or any aspect that risk the safety of the organisation.
• Handles complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
• Develops and maintains a monthly checklist for all CCTV equipment, alarmed doors, and panic / duress alarms to ensure that they are fully functional.
• Conduct regular mock fire evacuation drill as per the company’s emergencies standards.
• Develop and advise key personnel of emergency procedures.
• Implements action plans to monitor and control risk.
• Establish crisis management and contingency planning.
• Conduct regular walk through rounds for observing the entire company.
• Supervision of all Security Personnel and giving clear direction on all security related aspects.
• Coordinate with external police authorities in the investigation and handling of crimes and accidents involving customers, visitors and employees.
• Perform all tasks consistently in line with the company standards and adhere to all legal and statutory requirements.
• Interview, select, review and train new security officers according to company’s standards.
• Be available 24 hours a day for genuine emergencies within the property.

Prerequisites:

• Demonstrated skills in collaboration, teamwork, and problem-solving to achieve goals.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal communication and listening.
• Demonstrated skills in providing excellent service to customers.
• Excellent writing skills.
• A high level of integrity and trust

Required Education and Experience

• B.Sc / HND in Psychology, Criminal Justice or related courses
• Proficiency in Computers, CCTV, Fire and Safety systems.
• At least 5 years of experience in corporate security / law enforcement /military preferably worked in an FMCG environment.

Application Closing Date
19th August, 2020.