Head of Security

  • Full-time

Company Description

Agbeyewa Farms is a world-class agribusiness with farm operations in Ekiti State, Nigeria. We a foresight for expansion into Africa whilst we create decent jobs and economic opportunities for local communities and be a force in the agrobusiness on a global scale.

We are looking out to hire a dynamic and well experienced Head of Security to manage and lead security operations management, protocols, communications, and strategy of the company.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic security program for our farm and managing the security of our assets in all ramifications whilst providing timely situation report to management as deemed fit.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

  • Competitive Compensation.
  • 5 - day workweek.
  • Flextime.
  • Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).
  • Wellness Programs
  • Employee Training Programs
  • Growth and Development
  • Mentoring and Counseling

Office base: Ado-EKITI, Nigeria with approximately 25% travel (within Nigeria and internationally)