Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Coisco Integrated Resources & Petroleum Limited

COISCO Integrated Resources and Petroleum Limited is a proudly indigenous Oil & Gas company operating in Nigeria’s downstream sector. Incorporated as a Limited Liability Company in 2006, the company commenced full operations in December 2007 and has since grown into a trusted name within the industry.

At COISCO, integrity, excellence, service, and respect form the core values that drive everything we do. We are committed to delivering quality products and services with excellence, ensuring that our operations consistently meet industry standards and customer expectations.

Our business activities cut across haulage and retail sales, with product lines that include Petrol (PMS), Diesel (AGO), Kerosene (DPK), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), and Lubricants. Our head office is strategically located at KM 10, Onitsha–Owerri Road, Ogbaku, Imo State, serving as the operational hub for our expanding network.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Security Officer (CSO)

Location: Ogbaku, Mbaitoli, Imo 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly experienced and disciplined Chief Security Officer (CSO) to lead and manage the organization’s security operations.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safety of company assets, personnel, facilities, and operations by implementing effective security policies, procedures, and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee security policies, protocols, and procedures
• Supervise and coordinate security personnel across all company locations
• Monitor and prevent theft, fraud, vandalism, and other security breaches
• Conduct regular security risk assessments and audits
• Investigate security incidents and provide detailed reports with recommendations
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory security standards
• Coordinate emergency response activities when necessary
• Liaise with law enforcement and external security agencies when required
• Provide regular security reports to management

Requirements

• Minimum of HND / BSc in Criminology, Security Studies, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 4years proven experience in security operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Strong leadership and personnel management skills
• High level of integrity, discipline, and professionalism
• Good report writing and communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Military, paramilitary, or law enforcement background is an added advantage
• Relevant security certifications will be an added advantage

Competencies:

• Leadership and team management
• Risk assessment and incident management
• Attention to detail
• Strong decision-making ability
• Crisis management

Application Closing Date
13th March, 2026.