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MoniepointRegional Security Officer (South East)
Moniepoint Inc. is a financial platform offering payments, banking, credit, and business management tools, acting as a major merchant acquirer in Nigeria and processing large volumes…
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Moniepoint Inc. is a financial platform offering payments, banking, credit, and business management tools, acting as a major merchant acquirer in Nigeria and processing large volumes of digital transactions annually. The organization seeks a Regional Security Officer for the South East region to protect physical spaces, equipment, and staff. In this position, the individual will manage regional security operations, supervise on-site teams, and implement preventive risk strategies. This role suits…
Job Description
Moniepoint Inc. is a financial platform offering payments, banking, credit, and business management tools, acting as a major merchant acquirer in Nigeria and processing large volumes of digital transactions annually. The organization seeks a Regional Security Officer for the South East region to protect physical spaces, equipment, and staff. In this position, the individual will manage regional security operations, supervise on-site teams, and implement preventive risk strategies.
This role suits an experienced security professional with a background in physical security management or military, police, or paramilitary supervision. The selected candidate will direct private security guards and armed police personnel, serve as the main contact for emergency services, manage accident and breach investigations, and maintain security technology such as CCTV and access control systems. Success in this position is measured by maintaining zero preventable incidents, ensuring high operational readiness among guards, and establishing strong community and stakeholder networks.
Responsibilities
- Execute security policies to protect personnel, facilities, and assets across the assigned region
- Perform regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and design mitigation strategies
- Oversee and mentor private security guards and armed police personnel
- Serve as the primary liaison with law enforcement and emergency services
- Direct responses to security breaches and accidents while providing factual incident reports
- Create and conduct training protocols for security staff and employees
- Manage regional security technology including CCTV and access control systems
- Provide guidance on asset recovery and fraud investigations
Requirements
- Hold at least 5 years of experience leading a security team within a guard services or physical security company, or as an ex-commissioned service personnel supervisor in the military, police, or paramilitary
- Possess a clean criminal record and pass a comprehensive background check
- Speak the local dialects of the major tribes in the assigned region
- Demonstrate experience operating automated security systems like CCTV cameras and burglary alarm systems
Qualifications
- Earned a Bachelor's degree in Criminology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a related field
- Possess a recognized security certification such as CPP, PSP, or CPO
Core Skills
Benefits
- Attractive salary
- Pension
- Health insurance
- Annual bonus
- Other benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location of this role?
The posting specifies the region as the South East, but a specific city or office location is not stated.
What are the core educational requirements for this position?
Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Criminology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a related field, alongside a recognized security certification such as CPP, PSP, or CPO.
What kind of professional background is required?
Applicants must have at least 5 years of experience leading a security team in a physical security company or working as an ex-commissioned service personnel supervisor in the military, police, or paramilitary.
What benefits are offered?
The employer provides an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, an annual bonus, and other benefits.
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