Chief Security Officer (GHAP) at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Security Officer (GHAP)

Location: Benin, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

He / She will be responsible for the security management of the organization, by using his/her knowledge, skills, and abilities to set the goals and objectives that will ensure the efficient protection of the organization’s people, resources and assets.

Duties / Responsibilities
Operations:

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
Will act as an advisor in security matters and must foster a culture of security importance throughout the organization.
Supervise and co-ordinate all security operatives
Ensure security within the organization’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
Create procedures for identifying and tracking threatening or fraudulent activities within the organization
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
Establish crisis management and contingency planning
Maintain relationships with the Nigerian police, Military, Task Force and other related government agencies; and investigate all security breaches
Maintain and update Security Operations Manual for use by all security personnel
Draw up annual security department budget and participate in periodic reviews on-budget performance
Develop policies and protocols for securing and protecting sensitive information
Ensure security staff is supervised and ensures they discharge their duties effectively.
Assign personnel to effectively cover key locations to prevent security breaches

People Development & Team Management:

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
The ability to collaborate and build consensus across departments and among stake holders

Education and Experience

Relevant University Degree
8 -15 years relevant experience
35-45 years
Goods knowledge and use of Microsoft Office packages & ERP systems.

Required Skills / Abilities:

Commitment to self-learning and continuous skill and professional knowledge development.
Understanding of new technology for security management
Problem solving
Execution & Delegation Skills
Decision Making
Communication skills
Emotional Intelligence
Excellent interpersonal skills
Team spirit
Operational management
Strategic thinking.