Security Officer at FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc

FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC is a unique multinational FMCG & B2B company aiming to stay successful in an ever-changing and increasingly complex world. We are unique because our suppliers, the farmers, are also our owners. Since we own the entire supply chain, from grass to glass, we can guarantee the high quality of all our products. As we work in highly competitive markets, we need to be agile while balancing all interdependencies inside and outside our company. Next to a supply-driven business, our portfolio consists of many strong commercial brands all over the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Security Officer

Location: Lagos

Summary

• The Security Officer supports the development and execution of security strategies to protect FrieslandCampina WAMCO’s people, assets, and operations.
• The role is critical to supporting security operations, risk management, investigations, and compliance, ensuring a safe and secure environment that supports business continuity and operational excellence.

Job Description
Strategy & Policy:

• Develops and implements security strategies, policies, and procedures to protect company assets, employees, and operations.
• Ensures compliance with company standards and government regulations while promoting security awareness across the organization.

Security Operations & Site Protection:

• Oversees the security of FrieslandCampina WAMCO’s assets, facilities, and personnel.
• Conducts security audits, manages access control, enforces site regulations, and provides security support across business operations.

Risk Management & Emergency Preparedness:

• Identifies site vulnerabilities and implements mitigation measures.
• Establishes emergency response procedures, supports business continuity initiatives, and provides travel advisories and journey management guidance for employees.

Stakeholder & Law Enforcement Management:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships with security service providers, law enforcement agencies, and relevant external stakeholders to ensure adequate security support and regulatory compliance.

Investigations:

• Leads investigations into security incidents, theft, fraud, property loss, misconduct, and other violations.
• Provides recommendations for corrective and disciplinary actions to mitigate risks and strengthen controls.

Team Leadership & Performance Management:

• Leads and develops the security team through coaching, training, performance management, and continuous capability development to ensure operational effectiveness and high performance.

Planning & Budget Management:

• Develops annual security plans and budgets aligned with business objectives. Monitors security expenditures and ensures resources are utilized effectively to address business security priorities.

Management Reporting:

• Provides timely updates and reports to management on security risks, incidents, compliance, investigations, and improvement initiatives to support informed decision-making.

What we Ask

• Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management, Criminology, Law, Military Studies, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• 3-5 years’ experience in corporate security, risk management, law enforcement, military, or a similar security leadership role
• Strong knowledge of security operations, investigations, crisis management, and regulatory compliance
• Experience managing security service providers and coordinating with law enforcement agencies
• Proven ability to develop and implement security policies, procedures, and business continuity plans
• Strong stakeholder management, leadership, and people management skills
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience working within a manufacturing or FMCG environment is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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