Chief Security Officer – Nigeria

Are you an experienced security professional with a strong background in corporate security, risk management, and operational protection? Premium Human Resources Solution is recruiting for its client, a leading agro-commodities sourcing and trading company, seeking a highly strategic and results-driven Chief Security Officer to join its executive team in Nigeria.

What’s in it for you?

• Lead and shape enterprise-wide security strategy within a fast-growing international organization.
• Work closely with executive leadership on critical security and risk management initiatives.
• Oversee security operations across offices, warehouses, logistics, and supply chain activities.
• Drive operational resilience, compliance, and crisis management across local and international operations.
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact in a dynamic and high-value industry.

Why This Role Matters

The Chief Security Officer plays a critical role in protecting the organization’s people, assets, operations, and reputation. The position ensures effective theft prevention, risk mitigation, crisis response, and supply chain security while supporting business continuity and regulatory compliance across all operational locations.

Key Responsibilities

As the Chief Security Officer, you will:

• Develop and implement the organization’s overall security and risk management strategy.
• Advise executive management on security risks, preventive measures, and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee physical security operations across offices, warehouses, and operational sites.
• Ensure the protection of company assets, cargo, and facilities during storage, transportation, and distribution.
• Manage security systems including CCTV, surveillance, alarms, and access control solutions.
• Lead investigations and coordinate with law enforcement, regulators, insurers, and relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement preventive and corrective security measures.
• Develop emergency response and crisis management plans for security incidents and disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with security regulations, standards, and international trade requirements.
• Manage relationships with outsourced security providers and internal security personnel.
• Coordinate employee security awareness and safety training initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

We’re looking for candidates who:

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Criminal Justice, International Trade, or a related discipline.
• Possess a minimum of 10 years’ experience in security leadership roles.
• Have experience within commodity trading, logistics, export operations, or related industries.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of supply chain security and international trade regulations.
• Possess excellent leadership, analytical, communication, and crisis management skills.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CPP, CISM, or CISSP will be an added advantage.

Key Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a reputable and internationally focused organization.
• Executive-level exposure and strategic leadership responsibilities.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead impactful security transformation initiatives.

Application Process

Only candidates who meet the criteria will be shortlisted and contacted.

All applications must be submitted via the provided application medium within the application timeline.

Ready to take the next step in your security leadership career? Apply now through the provided application link.