Our client is the leading pharmaceutical company in Ghana. The company now seeks a hands-on Head of Security to be based in its Accra Offices, overseeing the day-to-day Operations in Accra.
Key Accountabilities
• Review security policies and procedures at ensuring the protection of assets (movable and immovable) and personnel of the company.
• Conduct security risks assessment in support of the operations of the company.
• Evaluate the security measures in place and initiate changes in the light of current trends in safety and security
• Prepare & submit to Management Security Risk Assessments, Monthly & Quarterly Security Incidents Reports.
• Review security policies and procedures at ensuring the protection of assets (movable and immovable) and personnel of the company.
• Provide cost effective security support to all ECL divisions through the maintenance and updating of technical security Systems on all sites.
• Conduct regular patrols and spot checks of site and shift supervisors to ensure execution of responsibilities, specific post orders, and enforcement of service standards.
• Conduct investigations in accordance with security best practices guidelines into suspected criminal matters and liaise with relevant law enforcement agencies as and when the need arises.
• Support the organization of training courses on security issues for new and existing staff; build capacity of security staff.
• Manage multiple teams of Security Officers (Team Leaders, Site, Supervisors and Guards).
• In liaison with Security Companies, supervise day-to-day security operations to ensure delivery of high-quality security services.
Qualification Required & Experience
• Minimum of Higher National Diploma (HND) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Risk & Security Management or Criminology. Master of Science (MSc) degree in Risk & Security Management or Criminology would be an added advantage.
• Must have minimum of three (3) years of experience in a similar role.
