Security Officer - VCG B at The Nigeria Foundation for the Support of Victims of Terrorism - Victims Support Fund (VSF)

Summary of Role

• Ensure that VSF operates with excellent security coverage without threat or damage to staff, visitors and its assets.
• The Security Officer would plan, coordinate and oversee the provision of adequate security coverage for VSF’s personnel, facitities and other assets in all areas of its operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the development and implementation of security policy, standards, guidelines and procedures to ensure ongoing maintenance of security.
• Physical protection responsibilities will include asset protection, workplace violence prevention, access control systems, including employee education and awareness.
• Oversee a network of security personnel who safeguard the VSF’s assets, and the physical safety of employees and visitors.
• Maintain relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement and other related government agencies.
• Oversee incident response planning as well as the investigation of security breaches, and assist with disciplinary and legal matters associated with such breaches as necessary.
• Oversee the development of, and be the enterprise champion of, a corporate security awareness and training program.
• Evaluate changes to the corporate environment for security impact and present findings to management.
• Collaborate with other security stakeholders to maintain security of employees at theAbuja and State Offices.
• Any other business assigned from time to time by Management.

Position Specifications
Education:

• Degree qualified in relevant field (Management; Social Sciences etc.): or any other related field in the area of Security Management.
• Possession of a Masters Degree would bean added advantage for the position.

Certification and Training:

• Membership of relevant professional bodies is essential.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Security related job at senior level, either in the Police or Military or Pare Military environment.

Others:

• Must have extensive knowledge of the Nigeria Police, Military and Other Related Bodies. Must be a retired officer with useful links and network in the security apparatus of the country, Good communication skills: excellent computer skills and good interpersonal skills. Great organizational skill is desirable.