Assistant Chief Security Officer at Proforce Limited

Location: No 1, Akaka Road, Ode Remo, Ogun

Position Overview

• ​Proforce Defence is seeking a vigilant, disciplined, and detail-oriented Assistant Security Officer to join our security and facility team at our plant location in Ode Remo, Ogun State.
• The successful candidate will assist in safeguarding plant assets, specialized equipment, intellectual property, military-grade inventory, and personnel.
• This role involves enforcing access control protocols, conducting physical surveillance, supporting security risk management, and maintaining order across production, assembly, and testing facilities.

​Key Responsibilities

• ​Access Control & Visitor Management: Oversee personnel, visitor, contractor, and vehicular entry/exit points; verify credentials, manage gate passes, and conduct security screening in line with facility protocols.
• ​Perimeter & Facility Surveillance: Execute regular foot and mobile patrols around the plant perimeter, production bays, warehouses, material yards, and sensitive engineering development zones.
• ​Asset Protection & Material Control: Inspect incoming raw materials, heavy machinery shipments, and outgoing completed vehicles/parts against dispatch logs and bills of lading to prevent loss, theft, or unauthorized removal.
• ​Surveillance & Technology Monitoring: Assist in monitoring CCTV feeds, perimeter intrusion detection systems, alarm panels, and automated access control hardware across the facility.
• ​Emergency Response & Incident Reporting: Serve as an early responder for security breaches, fire alarms, medical emergencies, or safety incidents; document occurrences and submit clear incident reports to senior management.
• ​Collaboration with HSE & Operations: Work closely with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) officers to enforce workplace safety protocols, vehicle movement controls within the compound, and emergency evacuation plans.

Requirements
​Key Engineering & Security Knowledge Requirements:

• ​Physical Security Operations: Deep understanding of physical security frameworks, perimeter defense, asset protection protocols, and loss prevention strategies tailored to engineering and automotive facilities.
• ​Electronic Security Systems Integration: Working knowledge of integrated electronic security technologies, including CCTV operation, biometric access gates, intrusion detection, and electronic log systems.
• ​Asset & Materials Control Security: Familiarity with supply chain security practices, material tracking, and gate checks specific to raw engineering materials (armor steel, components, vehicle parts) and heavy equipment.
• ​Emergency Response & Fire Safety Engineering: Basic technical understanding of fire suppression systems, alarm circuit monitoring, hazard response, and evacuation routes.
• ​Risk Assessment & Incident Documentation: Strong analytical capability to identify security vulnerabilities around heavy machinery, sensitive technical data, and high-value production lines.

​Qualifications & Experience

• ​Education: OND, HND, or B.Sc. in Criminology, Security Studies, Safety, Public Administration, Law Enforcement, or a related field.
• ​Military / Paramilitary Background: Retired or discharged personnel from the Armed Forces, Police, NSCDC, or reputable private security firms with an honorable record will be an added advantage.
• ​Experience: 2 – 4 years of hands-on security experience in an automotive facility, heavy engineering yard, or high-security defense installation.
• ​Skills: High physical fitness, sharp observational skills, integrity, conflict resolution, proficiency in report writing, and strong communication abilities.