Security Operative, Mfamosing

Who is Lafarge?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

Who are Lafarge People?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

About the Job 

The Security Operative (SO) is responsible for keeping Lafarge Africa and suppliers’ staff, visitors, and similar safe & secure. Based on shift work rotation the SO will be in the plant between eight and twelve hours, also on weekends, and supervise all security related activities while in parallel supervise and support all company transport activities.

What you'll be doing

• Responsible for the protection of the company’s PEARL (People, Environment, Assets, Reputation & Legal Exposure) in the South-East Region under the direction of the Security Manager South-East.

• Support the supervision of the Private Security Provider, ensuring they fulfil their contractual obligations. Conduct supervisory checks on the 3rd party security provider and the services provided such as random checks at guard locations in Mfamosing Plant (MFA) and Calabar, joining vehicular patrols and ensuring all standards agreed are being fulfilled. To be conducted utilising various online tools that are available.

• Ensure Lafarge Health & Safety standards are adhered to.

• Supervise and direct the armed security incident response force.

• Supervise and direct security assets during crises periods and/or in case of direct assaults on company staff and/or assets.

• Provide reliable and concise incident data and write accurate reports via the various company online tools.

• Interact with the local PSF (Public Security Forces) in cases of (armed) attacks, intrusions, trespassing, fraud and theft.

• Safeguard that all Security & Resilience Policies of the company are adhered to.

• Act as a communicator between the Plant Management and Security Department when the Senior Security Operatives is not present.

• Work in shifts ensuring there is a 24/7 security supervision function on duty.

• Support with investigations and detailed report writing. Validate reporting independent of the Private Security Provider’s report.

•  Conduct independent assessments and identify gaps in baseline physical security and notify/ advise both the Security Manager and Senior Security Operative.

• Gather local intelligence on all aspects and issues to support and protect the business.

• Create and maintain intelligence networks.

• Reporting of incidents on the Group Security SINT platform.

• Monitoring and supervision of CCTV operators, video evidence assessment and ongoing projects

What we are looking for

• OND minimum requirement 

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a security supervisory position

• Security incident supervisory experience (incl. following up on complex incidents such as shootings, armed attacks, theft, and similar)

• Experience of supervising teams and resources

• Capability to drive Lafarge security standards in all business activities.

• Be Microsoft Office proficient

• Ability to produce different kind of vetted and accurate incident reports.

Who you'll be working with 

• Senior Security Operative
• Contractors 
• All levels of staff  

Your Lafarge Experience
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.