Security Officer at Nestle Nigeria Plc

Nestle Nigeria Plc - As the Leading Nutrition Health and Wellness Company, we are committed to enhancing People's lives, everywhere, every day. Infact enhancing lives will influence everything we do together.

A presence in more than 130 countries and factories in more than 80 research centres brings many global benefits. We believe in long term career development and appreciate how challenges and motivation will help you reach your potential. Nestle Nigeria Plc upholds the principle of Non- Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities in its recruitment processes.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Security Officer

Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Position Summary

• We are Nestlé Nigeria Plc. and are proud to be the largest operating market of Nestlé Central West Africa Region. Our passionate, collaborative, and entrepreneurial-minded team work together to achieve our objectives while fostering an atmosphere that promotes individual growth, wellness and inclusiveness.
• Nestlé Nigeria is hereby requesting for applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Security Officer, whose responsibility is to drive and implement Security Best Practices as defined within the Nestle Group Security and Corporate policies in protecting Nestlé’s staff, clients, reputation, brands and products, property and assets to prevent loss and ensure secured operational environment for Company’s business objectives in the assigned location – Head Office.

Responsibilities
A day in the life of the Security Officer:

• Effective security & safety system available on site for all lives consisting of about;
• Permanent & Contract Employees
• Visitors including projects, truck drivers, waste buyers and evacuators etc.
• Ensure the Security of Nestle Assets on site including raw materials, finished products, structures and consumables of estimated value of  about NGN  16.2 billion.
• Consistently conducting Security Risk Assessment to ensure the Security of lives and properties, in the Head Office.
• Development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures, Specific Beat Instructions, Security methods and protocols in line with Nestle Group Security guidelines.
• Journey Management; Conduct timely Security Risk Asessment on all journeys involving high risk visitors and expatriates requiring extra Security attention and details.
• Membership and leadership of Crises Management team. Leadership where Security and Fire are involved and forms part of the membership where other emergencies like health and safety are constituted.
• Chief implementor of Business Continuity Process for Security unit in the Head Office. Manages and coordinate the recovery processes in the Security function as the entire Business recovers and strategise after experiencing a crises situation.
• Conduct Security awareness training for staff, contractors and visitors.
• Computer literacy with specific skills in Microsoft applications and power-BI, use of Applications, Evaluation oof all company Security Infrastructures such as Biometric/nonbiometric Access,  Radio and CCTV installations.
• Send out periodic Security advisories reflective of current Security realities.
• Conduct End-to-End Security incidents cases (investigate, obtain statements, analyse  facts and report incident on Nestle Global Security Database) timely. Hand over culprit to relevant law enforcement agents as the case may require.
• Effective coordination of third party Security Operatives ( 61 personnel) in the Head Office, Guest House, Branch Offices and MD Residence, coordination of armed personnel (8 personnel)attached to the MD and Head Office. Monthly evaluation of KPIs of third party Security Service provider.
• Be the primary contact, liaison, interphase with Governmental law enforcement agencies through their leadership in the following categories;
  • Ilupeju and Mofesajo Police Division                     
  • Area Commanda A, C and F    
  • Lagos State Police Command       
  • Federal and State fire service                    
  • NSCDC Lagos State command                           
  • Military command and paramilitary contacts                
  • LASTMA, RRS, FRSC and DSS headships in Lagos
• Food Safety Management Systems - monitor waste vehicles and dump sites to prevent waste products and packaging materials from getting to the wrong hands.
• Optimal operation of mechanised security apparatus on site such as; Motorized gates, CCTV, electronic door and access control systems.
• Fire safety management.
• Set up and manage fire prevention/fighting team in the factory.
• Assume the role of Head Office Fire Commandant working with the SHE Manager.
• Training fire marshals.                                                                                            
• Assume the role of Liaison officer with other sister companies fire safety team.
• Management of Security Service Providers contractual obligations and ensuring they are paid on time and in full monthly.
• Ensure Security Operational efficiency of Service providers in journey mangement, event planning and hosting.
• Relieve Other Security Managers/Officers in the Factories, Distribution Centers and Head Office while on leave or training.
• Conduct Quarterly fire prevention/fighting drills to ascertain readiness of team. Test and ascertain state of equipment in accordance to standards. This is to maintain readiness and upskill about 40 fire prevention/fighting team members.
• Assist to ensure compliance with all Safety, Health, Environment and Quality rules.
• Proactive Security management; By establishing and ensuring effective Security intelligence gathering, closing security gaps, envision work place violence before it begins.

Requirements
What Will Make You Successful?

• B.Sc./HND in relevant courses. Professional Certification in Security Operations and Management such as CPP, CSMP etc. will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years’ hands on experience in security operations and management in a well-structured organisation.
• Should be confident and courageous in his capacity and judgement in enforcing the company's security and safety rules and regulations. Must be willing to face challenging situations . Developed ability to be polite and firm in inter-personal relationships based on trust, mutual respect and open communication.
• Handson experience in Risk and Crime Detection, Mitigation / Investigation and Reporting. Intelligence gathering and reporting.
• Good Communication Skills - written and spoken. Should be Inquisitive and articulate.
• Physical Security knowledge and Skills
• Safety Health and Environment knowledge and practice basic skill of implementation and enforcement of Safety rules.
• S/He should have passion for excellence and be able to live the 4 values: Trust-Respect-Action -Clarity
• Ability to drive with a valid driver’s license.

We Offer

• Interesting and challenging work in an international company – a branch of worldwide and well recognized FMCG concern
• Possibility to work in a dynamic team of professionals and leaders
• Possibility to work with challenging projects and responsible tasks
• Atmosphere full of respect, professionalism and excitement
• Possibility of development & career advancement

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online