Security Officer at Value Seeds Limited

Location: Zaria, Kaduna (Head Office)

Job Summary

• The Security Officer will ensure a safe and secure environment for employees, visitors, contractors, and all company assets at the facility.
• His primary duties include patrolling the premises, monitoring surveillance systems, enforcing security protocols, and responding to incidents promptly and professionally.
• The ideal candidate will perform duties which often include monitoring activities, responding to emergency situations and keeping track of all incidents.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and control all access points (gates, doors, entry points) for personnel, visitors, and vehicles, verifying identification and ensuring proper authorization before entry or exit.
• Conduct regular patrols of the entire premises, including processing areas, warehouses, storage areas (for raw materials and finished products), offices, and perimeter fences, to deter criminal activity and detect security threats or safety hazards.
• Monitor alarm systems, and fire extinguishing systems to detect any disruptions, unusual occurrences, or illegal activities, and respond to alarms and distress calls immediately.
• Respond swiftly and appropriately to security incidents, accidents, fire alarms, or other emergencies, providing immediate assistance (including basic first aid) and coordinating with internal teams, law enforcement, and emergency services as required.
• Maintain meticulous daily logs and prepare detailed, accurate reports of all security-related activities, incidents, observations, and irregularities (e.g., equipment damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons).
• Enforce all company security policies, procedures, and safety regulations, and inform violators of rules and procedures.
• Conduct routine security checks and inspections of designated areas and equipment to ensure all security measures are functioning correctly and compliance with relevant safety and legal regulations is maintained.
• Supervise the loading and unloading of goods/seeds, verifying delivery documents and ensuring that no assets are illegally removed from the premises.
• Any other duties as assigned to meet organisational requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum of SSCE.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Good physical health and stamina to withstand long hours of standing and rigorous activities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and adherence to rules and regulations.

Competencies and Expectations:

• Integrity
• Physically fit
• Attention to details
• Always properly kitted
• Professionalism
• Alertness
• Ability to write and perform basic numerical tasks
• Computer literate
• Observatory skills
• Communication skills
• Good knowledge of law, order and regulations
• No familiarity or connivance with staff.

Working Conditions:

• Candidate should reside or be willing to reside in Zaria
• Full time work involving weekdays and weekends.

Salary
Attractive.