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Regional Security Officer (North East)
About this role
The role is for a Regional Security Lead covering the North East region, based in Gombe. The job focuses on protecting Moniepoint’s people, offices and assets by leading regional security operations, managing on-ground teams and proactively identifying risks. You will implement security policies, conduct risk assessments and supervise security personnel, including private guards and armed officers. The position requires collaboration with law enforcement and emergency services and involves investigating incidents and delivering training. The employer is Moniepoint, a large African financial platform providing payments, banking and related services, with regional offices and security needs across Nigeria.
What you would do
- Lead the implementation of security policies to protect people, offices and equipment in the region.
- Conduct regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and design risk-reduction strategies.
- Supervise and mentor private security guards and armed personnel.
- Act as the primary liaison with law enforcement and emergency services during emergencies.
- Lead responses to security breaches and accidents and provide factual reports for learning and improvement.
- Design and deliver training programmes for security staff and employees on life-saving protocols.
- Stay updated on security technology and trends to keep regional operations resilient.
- Provide guidance on asset recovery and fraud investigation when needed.
What they are asking for
- At least 5 years of experience leading a security team in guard services or physical security, or 5 years as a supervisor in ex-commissioned service (military, police or paramilitary).
- Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related field.
- Recognised security certification such as CPP, PSP or CPO.
- Clean criminal record and ability to pass background checks.
- Ability to speak local dialects of major tribes in the assigned region.
- Experience with automated security systems (CCTV, burglary alarms, etc.).
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