Security Guard at Jagal Group

Purpose/Role

• The role of the Security Guard is to effect the necessary actions that ensure all conditions of entry and exit are met by all personnel whilst actively enhancing the security culture to create a positive environment through the professional application of policy and procedure.

Key Aims and Objectives
Immediate and direct presence at assigned beat area to:

• Prevent and detect signs of intrusion
• Ensure security of industrial, commercial and residential properties
• In the event of an emergency situation raise the alarm, request appropriate assistance and act as the incident commander until relieved.

Prime Responsibilities and Duties
Secures premises and personnel by:

• Patrolling
• Monitoring surveillance equipment
• Inspecting and searching buildings, personnel and equipment
• Controls access points to permit authorised entry
• Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas
• Observe for signs of crime or disorder and investigate disturbances
• Apprehend trespassers and violators
• Act lawfully in direct defence of life or property
• Control traffic by directing drivers
• Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures

Other Duties

• Monitoring of physical and technical access control assets (including CCTV) and reporting malfunctions in a timely manner for resolution
• Assist the incident commander in the event of an emergency
• Ensures operation of equipment by following manufacturer’s instructions, trouble shooting and calling for repairs
• Maintaining a shift Log Book documenting all occurrences (dependant on assigned beat)
• Documenting all handover and takeover details between shifts
• Key control
• Maintain organisations stability and reputation by ensuring compliance of legal requirements
• Deliver verbal updates and or flash reports to the wider SIIFZ Security Department

Key Interfaces:

• Reports directly to the Chief Security Officer
• Liaises with Security Risk Manager
• Government Agencies
• Contractors and client interface

Job Requirements
The Person:

• Good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven working experience as a security guard or relevant experience (minimum 5 years).
• Excellent knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols
• Integrity and professionalism
• Able to deal with uncertainty, have good judgement and emotional control
• A comprehensive understanding of the English language both written and verbal.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good common sense and integrity.
• GCE Educational Certificate
• Certificate of professional security training

Desirable Qualifications:

• Nigerian Institute of Industrial Security Qualification/ similar
• Ordinary National Diploma Education.
• Member of Professional Security Body (e.g. ASIS)