PrisDav Consulting - Our client, a leading FMCG (Food & Beverages) company located in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria is seeking to recruit a suitable fit for the position below:
Job Title: Chief Security Officer (CSO)
Location: Ijebu-Ode, Ogun
Reports To: Head Human Resources & Admin. Manager
Job Description
- The CSO is responsible for protecting and safeguarding the organisation employee’s, facilities and company assets. Also ensure that all company properties are adequately secured at all times.
Position Summary
- As a Chief Security Officer you are responsible to protect and safeguard the organisation employee’s, facilities and company assets.
- Also ensure that all company properties are adequately secured at all times.
- Responsible for preparing daily incident reports, requisitions and other inter office memos and ensure that all allegations of the crime and other incidents are investigated and properly recorded.
Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate the activities of all security personnel.
- Ensure that all security staff provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
- Ensure the safety and security of staff, visitors, customers and contractors at all times.
- Responsible to manage all safety & security, Fire Life Safety and food hygiene risks faced by the organisation.
- Liaise with all department heads to ensure that employees are adhering to established security procedures.
- Record and notify all risks, deviations from organisation safety standards and any untoward incidents.
- Oversees first aid and safety programs for customers, visitors and employees.
- Assign duties and schedule staff for balancing needs of the organisation and productivity standards.
- Monitor staff activity and coach subordinate performance.
- Watch for suspicious persons entering, exiting or loitering around the company premises.
- Follows up on all unusual activities in and around the property that would impair the well-being of visitors, customers and employees.
- Ensure compliance with all security standards and preventative measures.
- Monitor and follows proper key control guidelines in loss prevention and in the property.
- Conduct investigations and compile reports on a timely manner for any theft, loss, accidents or any aspect that risk the safety of the organisation.
- Handles complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
- Develops and maintains a monthly checklist for all CCTV equipment, alarmed doors, and panic / duress alarms to ensure that they are fully functional.
- Conduct regular mock fire evacuation drill as per the company’s emergencies standards.
- Develop and advise key personnel of emergency procedures.
- Implements action plans to monitor and control risk.
- Establish crisis management and contingency planning.
- Conduct regular walk through rounds for observing the entire company.
- Supervision of all Security Personnel and giving clear direction on all security related aspects.
- Coordinate with external police authorities in the investigation and handling of crimes and accidents involving customers, visitors and employees.
- Perform all tasks consistently in line with the company standards and adhere to all legal and statutory requirements.
- Interview, select, review and train new security officers according to company’s standards.
- Be available 24 hours a day for genuine emergencies within the property.
Required Education and Experience
- B.Sc/HND in Psychology, Criminal Justice or related courses
- Proficiency in Computers, CCTV, Fire and Safety systems.
- At least 5 years of experience in corporate security / law enforcement /military preferably worked in a FMCG environment.
Prerequisites:
- Demonstrated skills in collaboration, teamwork, and problem-solving to achieve goals.
- Demonstrated skills in verbal communication and listening.
- Demonstrated skills in providing excellent service to customers.
- Excellent writing skills.
- A high level of integrity and trust
Application Closing Date
16th August, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
[email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note: Please do not apply if you do not qualify as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.