Chief Security Officer at Verdant Acres Limited

Verdant Acres Limited is an emerging agribusiness enterprise established to lead the development, management, and operation of fully integrated agricultural value chains in Nigeria. We are strategically positioned as a leader in the nation’s coconut oil sector, operating a state-of-the-art 22-ton-per-day coconut processing facility.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Security Officer

Location: Mkpat Enin, Akwa Ibom
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining security processes and policies, identifying and reducing risks, and limiting liability
• Conducting research and executing security management solutions to help keep the organization safe
• Implementing and overseeing strategies to assess and mitigate risk, safeguarding the corporation and its assets
• Oversees the daily workflow, schedules, and assignments of security staff including security guards and desk clerks.
• Prepares and conducts training for new hires and current staff including training on workplace searches, related safety and security topics.
• Provides and/or implements security and security protocols for all assigned facilities
• Takes proactive steps to provide a safe and secure working environment to staff and visitors.
• Conducts regular walk-throughs and security inspections for assigned facilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• At least First Degree or equivalent.
• Must be ex-service personnel.
• No more than 50 years old.
• Must be a self-starter willing to live in the rural areas of our farm locations.
• Extensive knowledge of security protocol and procedures.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide training on security policies and procedures.

Application Closing Date
13th March, 2026.