Deputy Head of Security at Dangote Industries Limited

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Deputy Head of Security

Location: Ibese Plant, Ogun
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• Oversee and ensure the physical security protocols for the various facilities, valuable assets, critical installations, and all personnel within the designated plant location.
• This encompasses implementing security measures, conducting regular assessments of security systems, and collaborating with local law enforcement when necessary to safeguard the premises against potential threats.
• Your role will be vital in maintaining a safe and secure environment for all operations within the plant.

Requirements
Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop work schedules for Security Officers in assigned plant in line with the approved security plan and program.
• Conduct physical inspection/ review of plant environs to identify potential security threats and incidences.
• Ensure plant’s facilities, assets, installations and personnel are secure in compliance with approved security policies and procedures.
• Respond to security requests/ emergency situations and take adequate steps to resolve security issues.
• Oversee and direct the activities of Security Officers to ensure adherence to defined work schedule.
• Participate in relevant programs at designated plant to nurture a security-conscious culture among employees.
• Mobilise Security Officers to carry out detailed investigations of security incidents.
• Deal with reports of suspicious or potential risk observations, and escalate to the Plant Director where necessary.
• Coordinate the provision of first level fire-fighting support in the incidence of fire breakout at the plant.
• Ensure all security occurrences are properly documented, records maintained and reported.
• Provide timely information to the Plant Director for development and dissemination of security and incident reports.
• Provide justification for the unit’s operating expenses and obtain the required approval.
• Submit periodic activity reports to the Plant Director.
• Liaises with other security agencies to ensure effective support to the company’s operations.
• Articulates the training and logistics needs for the Security Department’s optimal functions.
• Forges strong and firm connections between departments by reducing friction.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Executive Management.

Key Requirements

• Education and Work Experience: Minimum Rank of a Colonel or equivalent in the Armed Forces.

Skills and Competencies:

• Basic understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
• A sound understanding of DCP’s security requirements and the ability to deploy best-fit systems.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of security systems and law enforcement practices.
• Sound knowledge of physical and security risk management approaches
• Ability to think strategically and holistically
• Very good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to pay adequate attention to detail.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.