Job Opportunities at International Masters Security Systems limited

DEPARTMENT          :   ADMINISTRATION / OPERATIONS & BUSINESS                 DEVELOPMENT

REPORT TO            :   PROJECT COORDINATOR

OBJECTIVES

Under the guidance of the Project Coordinator within the purview of International Masters Security Systems Ltd Vision and Mission Statement, endeavor to provide the highest standard product, presentation and security to our clients, while working as a cohesive team dedicated to the needs of our clients in a professional, consistent and predictable manner.

KEY RESULT AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Strategy, Vision and Leadership

• Advise the Project Coordinator and other key members of senior management on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities, and policy matters.
• Serve as the management liaison to the board and audit committee; effectively communicate and present critical financial matters at select board of directors and committee meetings.
• Contribute to the development of IMSS Ltd strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization.
• Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the Project Coordinator informed of all critical issues.
• Represent the organization externally, as necessary, particularly in business negotiations.

Team Development/Leadership

• Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the finance and operations teams.
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
• Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development.
• Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance appraisals, and administer salary adjustments.
• Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results.

Operations

• Upgrade and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute the annual budget process. 
• Ensure that IMSS Ltd is adhering to the strategic plan, delivering status reports to the board.
• Provide analytical support to IMSS Ltd.’s internal management team including development of internal management reporting capabilities.
• To manage and provide effective leadership to the security team and ensure that resources are appropriately and efficiently allocated to key areas of work and that priorities are always covered adequately
• To maintain the Security Operations Manual up to date for use by all on site security personnel to cover duties, individual instructions for each post;
• Keeping physical security measures under constant review to ensure they are adequate to meet current threats to business.
• Act as focal point for any investigations involving security; to prepare reports and note for follow up action.

Business Development

• Prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business.
• Cold call as appropriate within your market or geographic area to ensure a robust pipeline of opportunities. Meet potential clients by growing, maintaining, and leveraging our network.
• Identify potential clients, and the decision makers within the client organizations.
• Research and build relationships with more clients.
• Set up meetings between client decision makers and company’s practice leaders/Principals.
• Plan approaches and pitches.Work with team to develop proposals that speak to the client’s needs, concerns, and objectives for hiring our services.
• Participate in pricing the solution/service.
• Handle objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements and working through differences to a positive conclusion. Use a variety of styles to persuade or negotiate appropriately.
• Present an image that mirrors that of the client to our advantage.

Client Retention

• Present new products and services and enhance existing relationships.
• Work with technical staff and other internal colleagues to meet customer needs.
• Arrange and participate in internal and external client debriefs.

Business Development Planning

• Attend industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends.
• Present to and consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new services, products, and distribution channels.
• Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales.
• Using knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators.

Management and Research

• Submit weekly progress reports and ensure data is accurate to the Project Coordinator.
• Ensure that data is accurately entered and managed within the company’s approved policies.
• Forecast sales targets and ensure they are met by the team.
• Track and record activity on accounts and help to close deals to meet these targets.
• Work with all staff to ensure that prerequisites (like prequalification or getting on a vendor list) are fulfilled within a timely manner.
• Ensure all team members represent the company in the best light.
• Present business development training and mentoring to business developers and other internal staff.
• Research and develop a thorough understanding of the company’s people and capabilities.
• Understand the company’s goal and purpose so that will continual to enhance the company’s performance.

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Requirements:

• Possess a minimum of SSCE certification.
• Good communication, both oral and written.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience.
• Must know how to ride a motor bike.
• Must have riders permit.
• Have the ability to read, follow guidelines and learn routes.
• Must be very familiar with Lagos routes.

Descriptions/Responsibilities:

• Transport and receive items quickly by motorcycle.
• Conduct confidential and rigorous vetting enquiries on behalf of the Company in support of the company’s vetting policies.
• To conduct spot-checks on individuals and monitor compliance with vetting policies within the organization.
• To device, develop and maintain a programme of vetting for all staff.
• All other related duties.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role

• Age: between 25 – 45 years 

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Job Description

Duties involved with this job include monitoring security equipment, supervising other security staff, like the security guards, assembling, documenting abnormal occurrences on a job site, and training of security teams.

Duties
Here is a list of common duties/tasks, and responsibilities contained in the job description of a security supervisor:

• Write and submit security reports
• Provide security
• Maintain law and order in area of jurisdiction
• Monitor staff by patrolling with them
• Assign work areas for officers to patrol
• Protect the people and property
• Conduct routine patrols with team
• Look out for suspicious persons, vandalism or hazards
• Respond to alarms and distress calls
• Ensure all security systems, like the burglar alarms and CCTV are working properly

Requirements

• Good communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Must be able to observe situations and make appropriate response
• Must be able to work with speed
• Previous experience as a police officer, military police officer or security guard is an added advantage
• Must have no criminal record.

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Job Brief

• We are looking for a competent Security Manager to organize and oversee all security operations of our company. Security personnel will be under your command while you develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain security standards.
• As security manager, you will have to demonstrate excellent surveillance and emergency response skills. You will need a strong commitment to security rules and knowledge of all hazards and threats to safety. Since you will have a number of people under your responsibility, you must also exhibit leadership skills.
• The goal is to create and preserve an environment where employees, visitors and property are safe and well-protected.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security policies, protocols and procedures
• Control budgets for security operations and monitor expenses
• Recruit, train and supervise security officers and guards
• Attend meetings with other managers to determine operational needs
• Plan and coordinate security operations for specific events
• Coordinate staff when responding to emergencies and alarms
• Review reports on incidents and breaches
• Investigate and resolve issues
• Create reports for management on security status
• Analyze data to form proposals for improvements (e.g. implementation of new technology)

Requirements

• Proven experience as security manager or similar position
• Experience using relevant technology and equipment (e.g. CCTV)
• Experience in reporting and emergency response planning
• Excellent knowledge of security protocols and procedures
• Solid understanding of budgeting and statistical data analysis
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Committed and reliable
• Financial member of any of the Professional Security Organizations.
• Minimum of First degree in any of the social sciences.
• Age between 35-50 years.

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Job Description

• Duties involved with this job include monitoring security equipment, supervising other security staff, like the security guards, assembling, documenting abnormal occurrences on a job site, and training of security teams.

Duties
Duties and responsibilities contained in the job description of a security supervisor:

• Write and submit security reports
• Monitor staff by patrolling with them
• Assign work areas for officers to patrol
• Protect the people and property
• Conduct routine patrols with team
• Respond to alarms and distress calls

Requirements

• Must be able to ride bike with riders permit
• Good communication skills
• Must be able to observe situations and make appropriate response
• Must have previous experience in security services
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Must have no criminal record