Senior Security Officer at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Oyo
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
2 years ago

Additional Details

Job ID
69986
Job Views
154

Job Description



DUTIES:



  • Coordinate safety and security activities to secure/safeguard IITA assets; employees, guests, facility, and other stakeholders on IITA property.

  • Supervise access and egress control to ensure loss prevention.

  • Enforce compliance with safety and security policies, regulations, and procedures.

  • Initiate immediate response to emergencies like fire, theft, etc.

  • Coordinate the work performance of the contract security company.

  • Conduct safety, security surveys and risk assessment.

  • Train subordinate’s security professionals (including out-sourced security professionals) in security rules and procedures.

  • Educate staff members on current security situations and participate in the security focal point meetings.

  • Plan security special and high-risk events.

  • Implement an effective fire prevention protocol.

  • Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.

  • Liaise with Security Agencies and Head of communities around IITA campuses to enhance security operations in the Institute.

  • Patrol building/campus, ward off intruders and supervise parking procedures.

  • Implement a secure journey management system.

  • Prepare safety and security reports.

  • Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.


QUALIFICATION:                        



  • Masters in Sociology, Psychology, Criminology, Security Risk Management, or any relevant Social Science or related field with a minimum of six (6) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment field.

  • Service in any military or para-military role would be an added advantage with certifications in safety and security.


COMPETENCIES:


The ideal candidate must:



  • Have excellent surveillance and observation skills

  • Possess good communication and conflict resolution skills.

  • Must be proactive in nature and innovative.

  • Have the ability to lead and work effectively as part of a team.

  • Have good analytical skills, ability to evaluate and assess any given situation properly.

  • Be good at decision-making.

  • Be tech-savvy with experience in surveillance systems

  • Have ability to drive vehicles


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