Supervisor, Security at Phillips Consulting

Our Client is an oil palm plantation and processing farm in Nigeria looking to fill the role of a Supervisor, Security. The jobholder will provide management and staff with expert advice on security and related issues, and liaise with other security agents for the provision of effective security services.

Job Responsibilities

Security Planning and Management

• Develop the security, incident prevention and response plans and drive their implementation
• Develop and implement security policies, standards and guidelines; periodically review to ensure effectiveness
• Collaborate with responsible officers to ascertain organizational security requirements; and provide effective support and services
• Supervise third party security services providers to ensure quality service delivery in line with service agreements and set standards
• Oversee the deployment of security tools and technologies; monitor and ensure sound functioning
• Monitor and ensure the provision of high quality security services across the organization; ensure the security of lives, facilities and infrastructure
• Develop and champion corporate security awareness and training program
• Keep abreast of trends in security services and ensure the implementation of best-fit practices
• Provide periodic and ad-hoc reports as required by management
• Coordinate the activities of the security team

Risk Management

• Gather and assess information related to the development of security-related events that can adversely affect operations and the safety of personnel
• Identify security risks and develop mitigating or preventive strategies
• Ensure organizational preparedness in event of security incidents by developing and implementing training plans, programs and exercises; periodically review and evaluate organizational preparedness

Incident Response, Management & Recovery

• Lead security incident response planning and execution
• Investigate (suspected) security breaches and incidents; communicate findings and lessons learnt; recommend and/or take appropriate actions
• Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure adequate medical and other support is provided to persons involved incidents or accidents in the organization

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification will be added advantage; lower qualifications with requisite experience would be considered
• Relevant professional certifications would be added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years security experience
• Experience working in the military, police, or security services would be added advantage   
• Minimum of 5 years security experience
• Experience working in the military, police, or security services would be added advantage