Head of Security at Agbeyewa Farms – Apply Now

Duties and Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Keep an updated planning of all Security activities, including trainings, patrols and staff hires to keep the Security Department optimally dimensioned with the farm operations.
• Devise policies and procedures regarding areas such as loss prevention, fraud prevention and privacy.
• Reviewing existing security measures and updating protocols as deemed fit.
• Oversee and coordinate security efforts across the farm including daily security operations, identify potential security risks to suggest room for improvements.
• Fostering a culture of physical security awareness by conducting training sessions and communicating with personnel.
• Managing, evaluating, and resolving any physical security incidents or breaches within the shortest possible time.
• Ensuring that the company’s security policies comply with local laws and legislations and presenting risk assessments, improved security policies and budget for security programs to management team members.
• Support the achievement of farm operational targets with a strict minimum number of security incidents and breaches.
• Organize and supervise the teams of Security Guards, with the assistance of his Security Supervisors, to always ensure a peaceful operation.
• Keeps a constant working relationship with local law enforcement agencies (Police, Mobile Police, Army, DSS, Civil Defense) to get their full support if the need arises.

Relevant Experience

• Retired Military/Para Military personnel with at least a B.Sc or HND.
• Good knowledge and experience (min 5 years) as security operations manager
• Previous experience in a large scale farm projects and knowledge of local language is an added advantage
• Excellent knowledge of state and federal information security laws.
• Proven proficiency in developing physical security protocols and procedures.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills with exceptional managerial prowess and the ability to lead a team.
• A good understanding of safety procedures.
• Basic IT skills
• Analytical Skills – Should be able to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities and determine the best course of action to for optimum safety.
• Very strong team leadership skills, and utmost sense of integrity and human respect.