Security Supervisor
Dangote Petroleum & Petrochemicals
Remote
Security Supervisor
Job Objectives
- Responsible for overseeing security operations, including supervision of internal and outsourced personnel, to ensure effective protection of staff, assets, and facilities.
- Ensures proper implementation of surveillance, access control, and incident response procedures to mitigate risks and maintain a secure environment.
Department: Security
Office: GDNL Terminal ‘E’ Building Apapa Port Complex, Apapa Wharf, Lagos-Nigeria.
Reports to: Head of Security
Job Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of internal and outsourced security operatives.
- Monitor patrols, surveillance systems, and access control processes to ensure effectiveness.
- Ensure timely detection, reporting, and response to security incidents and threats.
- Enforce security policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Oversee incident reporting, documentation, and follow-up actions.
- Coordinate emergency response activities and liaise with relevant authorities when required.
- Identify security risks such as theft, vandalism, or violence and implement deterrent measures.
- Conduct routine inspections and audits of security operations and personnel performance.
- Provide guidance, training, and support to security staff.
- Proven capability to lead, motivate, and hold accountable a large, diverse guard force comprising both direct employees and third-party contractors.
- Sound understanding of physical access control mechanisms, electronic surveillance monitoring (CCTV), visitor management systems, and emergency communication equipment.
- High attention to detail with an analytical mindset capable of spotting security gaps, assessing potential threats, and executing defensive protocols under pressure.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for writing objective technical incident reports and directing emergency teams. Exceptional emotional intelligence and calmness during crises.
- Strong teamwork mindset and full readiness to work rotating shift patterns (including nights, weekends, and holidays) to maintain unbroken 24/7 terminal security.
- Minimum of a HND or bachelor’s degree in security management, Criminology, Information Technology (IT), or a related social science discipline.
- Certifications in supervisory security management, asset protection, or membership in a recognized security body (e.g., ASIS International, NIIS) is a strong advantage.
- 3–5 years of active, hands-on experience in industrial security operations, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory capacity. Experience within maritime ports, industrial free zones, or heavy logistics environments is highly preferred.