Security Executive Job @ British American Tobacco

Reference Number  DO/NGN/NIG/SE/02-03-09 Job Title:  Security Executive Location:  Lagos  Reporting to:  Business Security Support Manager Response Deadline:  10/3/2009 Requirement Overview:  Operational/ Technical: Advise the Country Security Manager, on an ongoing basis, on: The current security situation, including criminality, in the country as a whole. Any specific threats to company personnel, assets and information and business operations/activities, as soon as these are known. The general security threats to company personnel (including families and visitors), assets, information and business operations/activities and of any changes in the threat as soon as this occurs. Cost effective, timely and appropriate measures to counter threats to security. The implementation of security Policy, Common Platforms, 'Best Practice', and Guidance Notes received from British American Tobacco (Nigeria) Ltd and other sources. Ensure that a report, in standard format, is submitted monthly to the Country Security Manager. Ensure that security procedures within the company are according to British American Tobacco Policies and Best Practice and adequately protect company personnel, assets, business operations/activities and intellectual property/information. Provide briefings for international staff/visitors on 'in-country' security issues on arrival. Key Responsibilities:   Be a mature individual, with a broad experience in corporate security management. Possess good communication skills in English, which he is able to exercise at all levels. Be capable of exploiting all sources of information to obtain and collate detail on all threats or potential threats to the Company. Being capable of issuing clear written and verbal orders. Have the ability to produce timely, accurate, detailed and concise written and verbal reports/reviews. Have a detailed knowledge of all aspects of physical and electronic security; specifically, locks, building security, control of access procedures, perimeter protection, the use of Close Circuit Television (CCTV) and Intruder Detection Systems (IDS). Keep abreast of current trends and techniques in the security field and disseminate the product of such knowledge to relevant personnel within the company. Be capable of commanding a contracted and/or 'in-house' guard force. Be capable of carrying out and managing effective investigations involving breaches of security and security incidents. Able to prepare, conduct and record interviews. Understand the principles involved in the protection of Company information, including that which is computer based, and the measures/procedures required to achieve this. Have the ability to provide a security input to contingency plans. Skills & Experience:   Understanding the potential threats to personnel, assets, information, installations and business operations, using this knowledge in order to carry out the relevant assessment(s) and produce appropriate security procedures and plans. Ensuring that the performance of the guard force, consultants and contractors, are effectively monitored and that their performance is of a high standard, and in accordance with British American Tobacco 'Best Practice'. Guards/Supervisors at all locations being properly vetted, alert, smart, efficient, respectful and perform within agreed guard Assignment Instructions and British American Tobacco 'Best Practice'. Accurate and concise reports being submitted on time, including those required by the Country Security Manager, and any agreed action effectively and timely implemented. Achieving full control of access at all locations, staff searching, key systems, packed stock movements, asset transfer, ensuring that no products or other company assets/property are illicitly removed from British American Tobacco (Nigeria) and other British American Tobacco premises within the Company. Ensuring that the Security Department operates within agreed budgets. Equity statement:   BAT Nigeria is an equal opportunities employer. All shorlisted applicants will be considered and assessed using the same criteria and recruitment process. How to apply: You have to register first for BAT after which simply copy the reference number into the job search search engine in the site and click go. Click here to enter site & apply