Deputy Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Ascentech Services Limited

Job Purpose

The Deputy Chief Security Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organization's security strategy to protect employees, assets, facilities, products, and information. The role ensures proactive risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and efficient security operations across all sites, warehouses, factories, sales routes, and logistics channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive security strategies across all organizational locations
• Oversee security operations at multiple sites including warehouses, factories, and logistics channels
• Manage risk mitigation and ensure regulatory compliance
• Supervise large security teams and contractors across multiple locations
• Analyze security data and prepare reports with corrective action recommendations
• Lead crisis management and investigation activities
• Monitor and optimize physical security systems and electronic security tools

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminology, Security Studies, Industrial Relations, Public Administration, or related field
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in security management within FMCG, Manufacturing, Logistics, or related industries
• Proven experience supervising large teams, contractors, and multiple-location operations
• Strong knowledge of physical security systems, crisis management, and investigation techniques
• Proficiency with GPS tracking, surveillance systems, and electronic security tools
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills with ability to recommend corrective actions

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as LSI, CPP, PSP, or ISO 18788: Security Management
• Master's degree

Key Competencies

• High integrity and confidentiality
• Resilience and strong decision-making skills
• Leadership and team management abilities

Compensation

N300,000 – N350,000 Monthly

Location

Lagos, Nigeria