Chief Security Officer (CSO) Job in a New Port Terminal Company in Lagos


A new joint venture with a Foreign Partner/Investor for a New Port Terminal operations in Lagos State, has necessitated the recruitment of a self-motivated and experienced individual with proven performance track record and excellent references to fill the position below: Job Title: Chief Security Officer (CSO) Location: Lagos Job Summary

  • The ideal candidate for this position must be between 45 and 55 years, Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Chief Security Officer will be responsible for the development, implementation and management of the corporate security processes and the various security and safety functions pertaining to all persons and properties.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the security of the personnel and physical assets, including assets protection, workplace violence prevention, access control systems
  • Oversee a network of security officers and vendors who safeguard the company’s assets, intellectual property and computer systems, as well as the physical safety of employees and visitors
  • Oversee incident response planning as well as the investigation Of safety and security breaches and undertake disciplinary measures and deal with criminal and legal matters associated with such breaches.
  • Manage the development and implementation of the company’s security policies, standards guidelines and procedures to ensure ongoing maintenance of security.
  • Work with other executives to prioritize security initiatives and spending based on appropriate risk management.
  • Liaise with appropriate security agencies and regulatory authorities
Qualifications / Experience
  • A first degree or equivalent qualification required
  • Membership of a recognized security association is mandatory
  • Must be intelligent, physically fit, articulate and persuasive leader who can serve as an effective member of the management team and who is able to communicate security related concepts.
  • Training as Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) will be an added advantage
  • Can be a Nigeria or expatriate with first class references
  • Adequate knowledge of security issues in large organization or government agency
  • Good knowledge of crime prevention, investigation, detection and prosecution
  • Minimum of 10 years hands on experience the FMCG or manufacturing industry with least 5 years’ experience at managerial level.
  • Experience with the military or other para military services
Remuneration and Benefits The remuneration package attached to this position is attractive, within industry standard and negotiable. Applicant must have a good verifiable references How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications together with detailed CV's and a recent passport photograph via e-mail to: [email protected] Application Deadline  31st January, 2017.