Regional Security Officer, South-East at Fidelity Bank Plc

Fidelity Bank Plc began operations in 1988 as Fidelity Union Merchant Bank Limited. By 1990, it had distinguished itself as the fastest growing merchant bank in the country. However, to leverage the emerging opportunities in the commercial and consumer end of financial services in Nigeria, in 1999, it converted to commercial banking and changed its name to Fidelity Bank Plc. It became a universal bank in February 2001, with a license to offer the entire spectrum of commercial, consumer, corporate and investment banking services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Regional Security Officer, South-East

Location: South-East, Nigeria
Job Field: Security Services
Job Category: Experienced Hire
Job Type: Full-time

Job Objective(s)

• Effectively implement all appropriate risk management strategies, related to the safety, security and protection of assets in the Bank
• Responsible for the management, implementation and oversight of all security operations in support of staff and activities within the assigned region

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate security operations ensuring that security procedures are implemented and followed as per the Bank’s security Policy.
• Manage civil and armed security guard forces deployed to the branches.  Conduct limited training and administration for them and deploy them as part of the overall security plan consistent with Bank’s requirements.
• Coordinate all emergencies by providing a timely and coherent response to incidents as they arise.
• Provide additional operational support and guidance to the regional security teams (ISOs) as required.
• Liaise with and report to the Chief Security Officer to ensure that all relevant security information is disseminated in a timely manner to the appropriate offices, their staff and other stakeholders as required.
• Work closely with the Chief Security Officer to develop an effective security plan to support operations. Be able to develop a security plan to support all security related projects and activities within the Bank.
• Maintain close links with Project team and other key stakeholders to ensure that all projects with security deliverables are implemented with the highest degree of staff safety and security.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Security Officer related to staff safety and security.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in social science or humanities or HND with a Master’s Degree 

Knowledge:

• At least 7 (seven) years of progressively responsible experience and knowledge in security operations in industrial security management, Police or military environment.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Communication – Ability to provide instructions clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. A high sense of discretion and integrity when dealing with sensitive information.

Skills/Competencies:

• Professionalism – Excellent skills in information collection and analysis procedures with a view to recognizing potential threats and dangers. An ability to exercise sound and strong management skills in times of crisis and emergencies.
• Judgment and Decision Making – High degree of responsibility, initiative, alertness, physical fitness, emotional stability, the ability to prioritize a heavy workload and to delegate accordingly. Demonstrates sound judgment in security operation and information management skills.
• Planning and organizing – Excellent planning and organizational skills including the production of policy and procedure papers supporting the Bank’s security operations.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.