Head of Security

About the role

A leading pharmaceutical company in Ghana is looking for a hands-on Head of Security to be based at its Accra offices, overseeing day-to-day security operations in Accra. The role covers risk assessment, incident reporting, team management and liaison with security companies.

Key responsibilities

• Review security policies and procedures to protect the company's movable and immovable assets and its personnel.
• Conduct security risk assessments and evaluate existing security measures, initiating changes in line with current safety and security trends.
• Prepare and submit Security Risk Assessments, monthly and quarterly security incident reports to management.
• Maintain and update technical security systems across all sites, providing cost-effective security support to all divisions.
• Carry out regular patrols and spot checks of sites and shift supervisors to ensure duties, post orders and service standards are followed.
• Investigate suspected criminal matters according to security best practice and liaise with law enforcement agencies when needed.
• Support training on security issues for new and existing staff and build the capacity of security staff.
• Manage multiple teams of security officers (team leaders, site supervisors and guards).
• Liaise with security companies and supervise their day-to-day operations to ensure high-quality services.

Required profile

• HND or BSc in Risk & Security Management or Criminology; MSc in the same fields is an added advantage.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a similar role.

Applicants apply by sending their CV by email to the employer, stating the position title in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; the closing date is 30 May 2024.