• Application Deadline:
• Position: Chief Security Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 12 - 15 years



• Location Rivers




• City Port Harcourt




• Job Field Security / Intelligence 
  
  

Purpose of the Role

• The Chief Security Officer [CSO] is responsible for developing and executing the company’s security strategy. This includes physical security of plants and depots, logistics and fleet security, executive protection, investigations, intelligence, and cyber/IT security governance.


• The Chief Security Officer partners with Operations, CISCO, and HR to minimize risk and enable safe, uninterrupted business operations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Security Strategy & Governance:

• Develop and implement an enterprise-wide security policy and framework aligned to ISO 27001, ISO 22301, and industry best practices.


• Define security KPIs, risk appetite, and reporting cadence for Exco and the Board.


• Manage the annual security budget and resource allocation.

Physical & Perimeter Security:

• Oversee security operations at all plants, depots, micro-hubs, and offices.


• Ensure effective access control, CCTV, alarm systems, and guarding services.


• Conduct regular security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability tests.

Intelligence & Incident Management:

• Establish threat intelligence gathering on host communities, political, and criminal risks.


• Lead incident response, crisis management, and business continuity protocols.


• Conduct investigations into theft, fraud, sabotage, and workplace violence.

Cybersecurity Oversight:

• Partner with CTO to define cybersecurity policies, data protection, and IT risk controls.


• Oversee penetration testing, employee awareness training, and incident response for cyber events.


• Ensure compliance with NDPR and other data protection regulations.

Regulatory & Community Compliance:

• Liaise with Police, DSS, NSCDC, military units, and local security networks.


• Ensure compliance with Nigeria’s security regulations and host community agreements.


• Advise Corporate Affairs on security aspects of community engagement.

People & Culture:

• Build and lead a high-performing security team across regions.


• Deliver security awareness and safety training for staff and contractors.


• Foster a culture of vigilance, reporting, and accountability.

Logistics & Fleet Security:

• Design and monitor security protocols for product transportation, including convoy management, route risk analysis, and tracking systems.


• Coordinate with Operations and 3PLs to prevent hijacking, pilferage, and route disruptions.

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management, Criminology, Law Enforcement, Engineering, or related field.


• Master’s/MBA is an advantage.


• 12-15 years’ experience in corporate security, military, police, or intelligence, with 5+ years in a national leadership role.


• Experience in oil & gas, logistics, or critical infrastructure security in Nigeria.


• Strong knowledge of physical security systems, investigations, and risk management.

Key Skills & Abilities:

• Strategic thinking and crisis management under pressure.


• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.


• Analytical skills for threat assessment and incident investigation.


• Familiarity with security technologies: CCTV, access control, GPS tracking, SIEM.


• Knowledge of Nigerian security landscape, laws, and regulatory bodies.


• High integrity, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive information.