Security Officer at Enugu Electricity Distribution Plc (EEDC) - 5 Openings

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) is one of the eleven electricity distribution companies that emerged after the unbundling of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN).The company is saddled with the primary responsibility of distributing and marketing electricity to end users within the five states in the South-East geo-political zone; namely: Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo, with a total of 18 Business Districts offices across these states.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Security Officer

Location: Awka & Aguleri Districts - Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time
Unit: Security

Job Description
Community & Security Liaison:

• Engage with Police Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and heads of security agencies, traditional rulers, community leaders, vigilante groups, and other stakeholders within the region.

Legal Reporting & Coordination:

• Identify individuals for legal follow-up and coordinate with the Legal Department to ensure suspects are arraigned properly

Risk Assessment & Incident Management:

• Conduct routine risk and threat assessments of FirstPower’s assets.
• Alert security agencies promptly during protests, labour actions, or other threats to infrastructure

Security Workforce Oversight:

• Supervise outsourced security personnel across assigned areas

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Lead at least two quarterly security perception management meetings involving the community and securitystakeholders

Incident Reporting & Investigation Support:

• Timely report of security incidents to the Police and FirstPower’s Head of Security.
• Ensure legal follow-up and assist staff in preparing police statements.
• Monitor police investigations involving FirstPower incidents

Qualifications

• Must be retired SSS, police, army or other government or private security agencies
• Must not be above 60 years old at the point of enlistment
• Must be a degree holder or its equivalent
• Must not be less than CSP or LT Col rank or its equivalent, that is, grade level (13) and above
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• Must produce a medical fitness certificate from any government-recognised hospital.

Application Closing Date
6th February, 2026.