Security Manager - Manager

Employer: Health Plus Limited
Location: Nigeria

Job description

We are seeking a Security Manager to join our Management team with a strong foundation based on integrity, teamwork, leadership and security compliance; the broad purpose of this position is to develop, implement and manage corporate security, loss prevention, health and safety policies of the organization.
Key elements of the role:

• Report to the CEO
• Work with management and audit team to understand corporate security requirements
• Plan, develop, implement and manage corporate security strategy for the organisation
• Play a leadership role in the development, implementation and compliance of security policies, procedures and best practices, with special emphasis on the peculiarities of the retail sector
• Oversee the continuous monitoring and protection of facilities, personnel and security systems
• Provide effective supervision, monitoring and review of outsourced security guards in order to ensure optimal service delivery and compliance with security policies and procedures in all locations
• Keep abreast of, ensure the deployment and monitoring of up-to-date and properly maintained security fixtures and gadgets for maximum protection of the company’s assets
• Serve as the company’s focal point for the management of security incident reporting, response and execution
• Oversee incident response planning as well as the investigation of suspected and actual security breaches, assist with disciplinary, arrests and legal matters associated with such breaches and recommend corrective actions including liaising with Police authorities
• Manage responses to security requests and emergencies. Manage routine and emergency first aid
• Maintain relationship with the Nigerian Security Agencies and other relevant bodies to enhance the security of the company’s operations and assets
• Assist in the development of a security-conscious culture among the workforce by organising relevant security programmes

Desired Skills and Experience

• A good degree with a minimum of 10 years hands-on experience, 5 of which must be in a managerial capacity
• Experience in the military or para-military is an added advantage
• Membership of a recognised security association is an advantage
• Good knowledge of crime prevention, investigation, detection and prosecution
• Retail security experience is an advantage
• Sound analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Influential leadership, managerial and communication skill
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to develop a good relationship with the Nigerian Police, Para-military Agencies and other security operatives
• High standard of attention to detail
• Good problem solving and decision making skills
• Good negotiation and persuasion skills
• Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent IT Skills with a working knowledge of MS Office

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