Chief Security Officer at Maurice Xandra Solutions

Job description

Our Client is a leading real estate development and services business in Africa.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

Direct Report: CEO

SUMMARY

An individual who would be responsible for the security management of the organization, by using his knowledge, skills, and abilities to set the goals and objective that will ensure the efficient protection of the organization’s assets. The successful candidate would be responsible for preparing daily incident reports, requisitions and other inter office memos and ensure that all allegations of the crime and other incidents are investigated and properly recorded. The CSO will act as an advisor in security matters to the CEO and must foster a culture of security importance throughout the organization.

LOCATION

Lagos

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate security efforts across the company.
• Oversee all activities of the security management company at Landmark facilities
• Supervise and co-ordinate all security operatives, security supervisors and bouncers of the Landmark Group.
• Ensure security within the Group’s premises is maintained and updated.
• Advise security team and conduct investigations of significant threats and loss or misappropriation of assets.
• Conduct frequent security audits to identify potential problems related to physical security, staff safety and asset protection.
• Record incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
• Create procedures for identifying and tracking threatening or fraudulent activities within the organisation.
• Implement procedure to patrol internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
• Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment and machinery to maximize coverage of parking lots and building interior and exterior.
• Work independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
• Implement and enforce security policies to maintain safe environment.
• Ensure that all security personnel provide services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction.
• Organize weekly training for all security operatives.
• Oversee and guide the efforts of the Fire and safety Committee
• Establish crisis management and contingency planning
• Prioritize security initiatives.
• Maintain relationships with the Nigerian police, Lagos State Traffic Management (LASTMA), TaskForce and other related government agencies; and investigate all security breaches

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

• A University degree and a minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in corporate security/law enforcement/military is necessary for this role.
• Understanding of new technology for security management required.
• Fluency in English in both written and spoken and the capability to follow safety and security rules and procedures without compromises.
• Industry certifications and work experience will be an added advantage.