Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Service Roles
Projects And Special Tasks
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Onofa A. Stephen

Lagos

Summary

Experienced security professional with a decade-long track record in managing security operations and implementing robust protocols. Skilled in physical security, investigations, and risk management, adept at coordinating security teams and conducting thorough audits. Demonstrated success in vendor management, SOP compliance, and training initiatives, ensuring a safe and secure environment. Effective communicator and leader, committed to achieving organizational security goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Supervisor

FrieslandCampina WAMCO
02.2017 - Current
  • Coordinate the implementation of assets protection program for two plants and different sites within the South-West region of Nigeria.
  • Plans and executes armed guards' deployment for VIP protection, enhancing security measures and mitigating transit security and safety risks for personnel.
  • Maintain strong liaison with both internal (Functional heads/Team leads) and external (Government Security Agencies) stakeholders.
  • Conducts regular evaluations of existing security systems and implement improvement measures to ensure the safety and security of personnel and assets.
  • Provide mentoring and guidance to security operatives and personnel to drive improvement and efficiency in the day-to-day site security operations.
  • Sets the security department annual Health Safety and Environment objectives with metrics for tracking performance.
  • Oversee the safety of security team members and their compliance with site safety rules, in addition to monitoring compliance and enforcement of site-wide safety rules as a member of the company safety committee.
  • Serves as a lead person for security department for the annual internal and external safety audit exercise.
  • Maintain detailed records of security activities, incidents, inspections, and prepare reports for management review.
  • Coordinate and supervise third-party Security Operatives, Security Operations Specialists and Security Operations Centre personnel.
  • Regularly inspects the perimeter structures, production floors, loading bays, stores, critical assets installations to ensure protection from intruders, theft or vandalism and fire hazards.
  • Promotes collaboration and teamwork, creates a safe work environment where all team members are respected and different perspectives are valued, while ensuring effective resolution of conflict.
  • Communicate complex security issues such as threats, vulnerabilities etc within area of operations.
  • Investigates incidents and noncompliance cases, providing detailed reports to the Head of Security for resolution and future prevention.
  • Regularly undertake the review and updates of security process and program including SOP, Operational Instructions, Post Order, Risk register, emergency procedures etc.
  • Serves as a point of contact for security department's administrative activities and record keeping.
  • Respond to incidents, resolves problems and request for intervention and assistance of local authorities where necessary.
  • Monitors Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for security vendors and collaborates with the procurement team on security tenders, vendor assessments, and contract negotiations to maintain optimal service standards.
  • Manages security service providers/vendors, ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and KPIs, while upholding the highest professional standards.
  • Establishes and maintains connections with Government Security Agencies to support business objectives.
  • Manages security department float expenditures and reduced security operations expenses by 20% over the past three years.
  • Process payment for all security vendors' services and monitor security expenditures for budget evaluation and proposal.
  • Aligns regularly with departmental and functional heads to ensure comprehensive security coverage for all activities.
  • Conducts comprehensive security risk assessments and evaluations of on-site and off-site locations to identify vulnerabilities and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.

Security Coordinator (Contract)

Cummins West Africa Limited
10.2015 - 02.2017
  • Managed and coordinated the daily operations of contract security operatives, resulting in a 55% improvement in alignment with organizational security objectives and standards.
  • Oversaw access control systems and solutions, resulting in a 40% increase in compliance with security policies and procedures.
  • Conducted daily monitoring and supervision of control room operations, promptly addressing any security-related incidents or concerns.
  • Implemented and enforced security policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and mitigating potential risks to the organization.
  • Provided regular reports on security situations and activities to the Country Security Manager, contributing to informed decision-making and risk mitigation strategies, resulting in a 20% decrease in security incidents.

Security Patrol Supervisor

Proton Security Services
08.2014 - 09.2015
  • Conducted patrols and monitored client facilities, ensuring the safety and security of premises and personnel, resulting in a 15% reduction in security incidents and breaches.
  • Deployed security operatives to client locations, coordinating their activities and achieving 45% improvement in adherence to standard operating procedures.
  • Supervised security guards, providing guidance and support to ensure compliance with security protocols and standards.
  • Conducted regular security assessments and audits of client facilities, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending appropriate security measures, resulting in a 30% improvement in security measures and protocols.
  • Played a key role in enforcing access control procedures and security rules within client facility access points, minimizing security breaches and unauthorized access.

Education

Master in security and Intelligence Studies - undefined

University of Lagos
Lagos, State
01.2025

National Youth Service Corp - undefined

01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Geography

University of Maiduguri
Maiduguri, Borno State
01.2010

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • Detail-oriented
  • Decision making
  • Self-motivated
  • Open to learning
  • Relationship Management
  • Active Collaboration
  • Physical Security Management
  • Security policy writing
  • Security assessment
  • Security planning
  • Security tender management
  • Security deployments
  • SOP review
  • Facility management
  • Health Safety & Environment management
  • Management
  • Liaison
  • Training & development
  • Supervision
  • Oversight
  • Collaboration
  • Reporting
  • Exceptional oratory and presentation skills
  • Adept at fostering relationships and driving collaboration
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Team leadership
  • Safety and security procedures
  • Security personnel training
  • Security management
  • Security team management

Certification

  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP) | ASIS International USA
  • Certified Protection Officer (CPO) | IFPO, USA
  • Certified Security Specialist (CSS) | NIIS, Nigeria
  • Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) | DAC-Maritime Training Institute/NIMASA, Lagos
  • Company Security Officer (CSO) | DAC-Maritime Training Institute/NIMASA, Lagos
  • Professional Safety Managers' Course | ISO-SEC, Switzerland
  • Health Safety & Environment Level 1,2,3 Course | Iso-Sec, Switzerland
  • Work-Place Investigation and Interviewing Course | TSI Ltd, Lagos
  • Professional Diploma in Security and Criminology | Pan African Shield College, Kenya
  • Certified Project Security Professional (CPSP) | Iso-Sec, Switzerland

Additional Service Roles

  • Superintendent of Police (SPY SP) - Supernumerary Police Officer Training (SP Cadre); Nigeria Police Training School, Ikeja, Lagos state.
  • Member FrieslandCampina WAMCO Safety Health and Environment Committee.

Projects And Special Tasks

  • Security Risk Assessment, 04/01/25 - 05/01/25, Conduct Risk assessment of eleven offsites Dairy Development Program (DDP) locations in Osun and Oyo State., Present report of security risk assessment for management approval.
  • Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS) Installation Project, 08/01/23 - 10/01/23, Proposed and worked with the Engineering team to develop the specifications and deliverables for the project., Served as a Coordinator of the PIDS project for the protection of critical power grid assets in FC WAMCO Ogba plant., Ensure the project is executed and commissioned within the time frame.
  • Tender and Bidding, 10/01/23 - 01/01/24, Served as Security contact person and worked with Procurement team during security tender and bidding session., Develop the scope of service, requirements and KPIs for proposed security vendors., Verified and inspected proposed vendors' facilities and service capacity and report findings to Procurement tender team.
  • Project Leopard, 03/01/19 - 09/01/19, Served as Security expert on a work stream for the acquisition of a new site., Develop security plans and programs for the integration of a newly acquired plant at Ikorodu, Lagos State.

Timeline

Security Supervisor

FrieslandCampina WAMCO
02.2017 - Current

Security Coordinator (Contract)

Cummins West Africa Limited
10.2015 - 02.2017

Security Patrol Supervisor

Proton Security Services
08.2014 - 09.2015

Master in security and Intelligence Studies - undefined

University of Lagos

National Youth Service Corp - undefined

Bachelor of Science - Geography

University of Maiduguri

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