Shift Security Officer - Steel Plant & Mining Operations at African Industries Group (AIG)

Position Overview

• The Shift Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of personnel, materials, assets, and property within a steel plant or mining operation during their assigned shift.
• This role involves monitoring critical areas, managing access control, conducting patrols, responding to incidents, and enforcing safety/security procedures in a high-risk industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities
Access Control & Gate Management:

• Monitor entry/exit of employees, contractors, and vehicles.
• Verify ID cards, gate passes, material movement permits (MMP), and visitor pass.
• Ensure proper checking of inbound/outbound trucks and material dispatch.
• Prevent unauthorized entry into restricted operational zones.

Surveillance & Patrol Duties:

• Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols in plant zones, mines, perimeter areas, and sensitive installations.
• Monitor CCTV cameras, control room alarms, and detect abnormalities.
• Ensure security of explosive stores, fuel depots, equipment yards, and electrical substations.

Incident & Emergency Response:

• Respond promptly to alarms, fire incidents, accidents, or security breaches.
• Assist in evacuation procedures and coordinate with Fire & Safety teams.
• Document and report all incidents through shift logs and incident reports.

Asset & Material Security:

• Prevent theft, pilferage, and illegal transportation of scrap, raw materials, finished goods, and mining materials.
• Ensure sealing/locking of loaded trucks and validate dispatch documentation.
• Conduct surprise checks on isolated and high-value areas (e.g., stores, warehouses, weighbridges).

Compliance & Enforcement:

• Ensure compliance with company security policies, safety protocols, and statutory regulations.
• Enforce PPE requirements during entry and work areas.
• Monitor contractor workforce movement and adherence to rules.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Maintain shift activity logs, visitor records, incident reports, and violation tracking.
• Report security hazards, unsafe practices, and suspicious activity to superiors.
• Assist in daily shift handover with clear communication of events and pending tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Graduate; Civilian manufacturing experience, Ex-Servicemen / Industrial Security trained personnel.
• 2 - 5 years experience in industrial, plant, or mining security preferred.
• Basic knowledge of CCTV operations, firefighting equipment, and emergency protocols.
• Age – Below 50 years / Medically fit.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Corporate Security and first aid certification.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong observation and surveillance skills.
• Good communication & report writing.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to emergencies.
• Physically fit with high alertness
• Familiarity with industrial safety norms
• Basic computer/CCTV operation skills

Working Conditions:

• Rotational shifts (including nights).
• Exposure to industrial and outdoor mining environments.
• Requires physical activity (patrolling, responding to incidents).
• Interaction with Army , MOPOL , NSCDC and local police.