Regional Security Officer at Moniepoint Incorporated – Kano

Moniepoint Incorporated is recruiting a full-time Regional Security Officer in Kano to lead the protection of employees and facilities, supervise security teams, assess regional risks and coordinate incident response.

Responsibilities

• The Regional Security Lead ensures that our mission never stops.
• You are the guardian of our physical spaces, ensuring that every Moniepoint office is a sanctuary where our team can build and create without worry.
• By leading regional security operations, managing on-ground teams, and proactively identifying risks, you provide the stability and safety that allows financial happiness to thrive.
• You don’t just react to incidents; you build the systems that prevent them.
• Safeguard our People and Assets: Lead the implementation of security policies that protect our team, offices, and equipment across your region.
• Master the Environment: Conduct regular security assessments to spot vulnerabilities and design innovative strategies to reduce risk.
• Lead the Front Line: Supervise and mentor private security guards and armed police personnel, ensuring they perform their duties with mastery and respect.
• Build Strong Alliances: Act as our primary liaison with law enforcement and emergency services, ensuring we always have a seat at the table during emergencies.
• Investigate and Solve: Lead the response to security breaches and accidents, providing clear, factual reports that help us learn and improve.
• Empower the Team: Design and deliver training programs that equip our security personnel and employees with life-saving protocols.
• Innovate for Safety: Stay ahead of security trends and technology (like CCTV and access control) to keep our regional operations modern and resilient.
• Support Business Resilience: Provide expert guidance on asset recovery and fraud investigation when the business needs your mastery.

Requirements

• Professional Background: Should have at least 5 years of experience successfully leading a security team in a guard services/physical security company or have 5 years of experience as an ex-commissioned service personnel supervisor—either in the military, police, or paramilitary.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• Certification: You hold a recognized security certification such as CPP, PSP, or CPO.
• Integrity: A clean criminal record and the ability to pass a comprehensive background check are essential.
• Language & Culture: You speak the local dialects of the major tribes in your assigned region, allowing you to connect with the community.
• You are Relatable: You don’t hide behind technical jargon. You communicate clearly and build trust with everyone, from the security guards to the executive team.
• Zero Preventable Incidents: Our regional offices remain safe, secure, and fully operational.
• Operational Excellence: Security technology is 100% functional, and documentation is factual, honest, and actionable.
• An interview with a member of our executive team.