Manager, Regional Security (Lagos)

LOCATION: Lagos

JOB SUMMARY

Coordinate the provision of efficient and effective security services support to safeguard the EMTS’s assets and personnel in assigned region.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Tactical

•          Provide input into the development of crisis management plan.

•          Advice on appropriate contingencies to ensure that EMTS’ business and assets are adequately secured and protected.

•          Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to the security and HSE activities.

•          Continuously review the unit/ team’s activities, make recommendations for improvement and implement approved improvement initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team.

•          Identify required resources, personnel, infrastructure required to achieve the unit strategy.

•          Maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders i.e. relevant security agencies (SSS, Nigerian Police, Army etc).

Operational

•          Update the security policies and procedures on a regular basis in line with environmental realities and innovation.

•          Monitor Service level Agreement (SLA) with security service providers in assigned region.

•          Conduct spot checks/ random site visit to all business locations within assigned region.

•          Train EMTS personnel in regional offices on security policies and procedures.

•          Participate in the deployment of up-to-date security equipment for locations in assigned regions.

•          Manage activities of security officers in assigned region ensuring optimal service delivery and compliance with stated policies and procedures.

•          Monitor the effectiveness/efficiency of security systems on an on-going basis and proffer appropriate recommendation.

•          Identify and recommend relevant security enhancement equipments (surveillance and electronic security systems), programs and initiatives to ensure the organisation’s assets are adequately protected

•          Coordinate the processing of identity/access cards for all staff, visitors and contractors in assigned region.

•          Manage and control access to EMTS facilities in assigned region.

•          Ensure incidents and crises are proactively and promptly identified, managed and mitigated effectively.

•          Investigate and report on industrial accidents and recommend ways of preventing future occurrences.

•          Plan and manage the human and material resources of the team/ function to optimize performance, morale and enhance productivity.

•          Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.

•          Provide leadership and guidance to subordinates, monitoring performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives.

•          Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Director, Security

•          Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head, Security

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

•          First degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.

•          Postgraduate/ professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage.

•          Six (6) to eight (8) years work experience, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory role.