Chief Security Officer - ORON
Virgin Forest Energy Limited
Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Security Officer (CSO) to lead the company’s security operations and strategy.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for safeguarding the company’s people, assets, facilities, operations, and information across all locations.
- The CSO will develop and implement effective security policies, risk management strategies, emergency response procedures, and security controls that support the company’s operational objectives and ensure a safe and secure working environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and regularly review the company’s security policies, strategies, and procedures.
- Oversee security operations across all company locations, including offices, stations, and operational facilities.
- Manage and supervise all security personnel, ensuring effective deployment, routine checks, discipline, and compliance with approved procedures.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for security incidents and escalations within and outside the organization.
- Conduct regular security assessments to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential risks, threats, and vulnerabilities.
- Ensure daily monitoring and logging of CCTV systems and promptly escalate suspicious activities or security threats.
- Coordinate security incident response, investigations, and crisis management activities.
- Maintain effective relationships with relevant security agencies, law enforcement authorities, community stakeholders, and other external security partners.
- Ensure compliance with applicable security regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.
- Develop and implement emergency preparedness and response plans.
- Monitor security trends and emerging threats and recommend proactive measures to protect the company’s operations and assets.
- Manage security vendors, contractors, and third-party security service providers.
- Conduct security awareness and emergency response training for employees.
- Prepare and submit regular security reports, incident reports, risk assessments, and recommendations to Management.
- Provide strategic security advice to Management on matters affecting the company’s people, assets, and operations.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management, Criminology, Law Enforcement, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in security management, with at least 3 years in a senior / leadership position.
- Previous experience in the Oil & Gas, Energy, or related industry will be an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of physical security systems, CCTV surveillance, access control, risk assessment, and incident management.
- Proven experience managing security personnel across multiple locations.
- Strong leadership, supervisory, and people-management skills.
- Excellent crisis management, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
- Good knowledge of security procedures, emergency response, and threat assessment.
- Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to security incidents and emergencies.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
Application Closing Date
12th October, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
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