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Regional Security Officer (South West)
About this role
The role is for a Regional Security Lead overseeing security for Moniepoint’s offices in a Nigerian region, starting with the South West. It focuses on protecting people and assets, managing security operations and on-ground teams, coordinating with law enforcement, and improving safety systems. The position targets candidates with substantial security leadership experience, preferably with a background in guard services, military, police, or paramilitary roles, and a relevant degree and certification. The employer, Moniepoint, is a fintech company in Africa offering payments, banking, and fraud prevention services. The role requires building risk-reduction strategies, training security staff, and ensuring rapid, factual incident reporting while maintaining regional resilience.
What you would do
- Lead the implementation of regional security policies for people, offices and equipment.
- Conduct regular security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and design risk-reducing strategies.
- Supervise and mentor security guards and armed personnel.
- Liaise with law enforcement and emergency services for emergencies.
- Lead investigations and provide clear incident reports.
- Design and deliver security training programmes for staff and guards.
- Keep up to date with security technology and trends to modernise operations.
- Provide guidance on asset recovery and fraud investigations 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 regional communities.
- Experience with automated security systems (CCTV, burglary alarms, etc.).
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