Responsible for the security strategy, planning, implementation, and oversight of the overall security operations of the company to ensure the security of people and facilities and minimize company loss.

Job Title                       :           Head of Security

Current Job Holder        :           Vacant

Department                   :           Operations

Site                              :           CSO

Reports to                     :           Director, Operations

Supervises                     :            Security Officer, Security Service Providers (Contracted)

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND KEY RESULTS:

• Collaborate with department managers to determine security needs.
• Develop and implement security protocols, procedures, and policies.
• Plan and implement comprehensive security strategies.
• Control the security operations budget, monitor expenses, and document processes.
• Supervise, recruit, and train security personnel.
• Gather security intelligence and implement preventative measures.
• Develop work schedules, allocate tasks, and monitor personnel performance.
• Coordinate responses to emergencies and alarms, as well as compile incident reports.
• Prepare surveillance equipment maintenance schedules and facilitate repairs in a timely manner.
• Keep abreast of new technologies and advancements in security services.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and security industry regulations.
• Ensure implementation of effective facility and security management policies across the business.
• Lead investigations, audits, security inspections, and resolve issues. Provide timely reports.
• Assist with the analysis and interpretation of trends and regulatory changes.
• Facilitate training programs for departments, staff, and security personnel regarding public safety and other regulatory requirements; revise and improve trainings as necessary.
• Control budgets for security operations and monitor expenses
• Provide technical support in security/risk assessments, security plan development, crisis/contingency planning, and other security-related functions. Develop and update security plans, business continuity plans, and crisis management plans, and policies and procedures, in accordance with best practices and ensure their implementation.
• Provide advice and counsel to management on matters relating to employee and property safety and security.
• Ensure Kaizen-designated initiatives are implemented in the department, leading to continual improvement.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Incident Response Time
• Security Incident Rate
• Compliance Metrics
• Security Budget Adherence
• Security Policy Adherence
• Threat Intelligence Utilization
• Physical Security Measures
• Emergency Response Plan Effectiveness
• Third-Party Risk Management

• At least five years as security manager of a reputable organization.
• Extensive experience in preventing illegal activity and performing access control.

• Knowledge of security industry regulations.
• Advanced ability to coordinate responses to security breaches and threats.
• Superb leadership and organizational abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Availability to respond to security alerts outside of business hours.
• Good Analytical, Problem solving, interpersonal and People management
• Proficient in use of Microsoft suite

Key Attributes/ Competencies:

• Commercial acumen
• Lead change
• Advance strategy
• Drive execution
• Develop self and others

COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:

Senior managers, Plant Manager, Supervisors (team leaders), and staff

External:

Service providers, Consultants, Government/Local agencies, Security agencies.

All applications should be submitted on or before 31st August 2024 through; [email protected].  with the job title as the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.