Chief Security Officer at Obasanjo Farms Nigeria

The Goal of the role includes:

To ensure the safety and security of all farm personnel, broiler facilities, and assets. This includes planning and implementing security architecture and SOP, monitoring farm operations, and coordinating with external security agencies to safeguard the farm from theft, vandalism, and biosecurity breaches.

About the role:

• Develop and implement comprehensive security plans, policies, and procedures to protect the farm’s assets, employees, and livestock.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits of the farm to identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement.
• Establish and maintain emergency response plans to address security threats or emergencies, such as fire, theft, or biosecurity issues.
• Oversee the installation and monitoring of security systems, such as CCTV cameras, alarms, and access control systems, to detect and respond to suspicious activities.
• Manage daily surveillance activities across the farm to ensure that all entry and exit points are secured, including farm gates, poultry houses, feed storage areas, and administrative offices.
• Coordinate regular patrols to monitor the farm’s perimeter, storage facilities, and other high-risk areas.

Personnel Management:

• Supervise, train, and manage the security personnel (guards, watchmen, and other support staff) on the farm.
• Ensure that security staff are well-equipped, disciplined, and adhering to security protocols.
• Organize and conduct training sessions for employees on security awareness and emergency response protocols.
• Collaborate with the farm’s management and veterinarians to enforce biosecurity measures, ensuring that all vehicles, personnel, and visitors follow farm entry/exit protocols to prevent the spread of diseases.
• Ensure that appropriate biosecurity equipment (e.g., footbaths, disinfection points) is functioning and adequately supplied.
• Lead investigations into security breaches, thefts, property damage, or other security-related incidents, and provide detailed reports with recommendations for corrective actions.
• Liaise with local law enforcement and emergency services when necessary and provide evidence or support during investigations.
• Document all security incidents and maintain accurate records for future reference.