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AJAYI OLUDARE SAMSON
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AJAYI OLUDARE SAMSON

Security Manager
MILE 12,LAGOS

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

ASST HEAD, SECURITY & SAFETYHEAD OF OPERATIONSCHIEF SECURITY OFFICERASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

HybridRemote
Location: MILE 12, LAGOS, NG
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

18000000/yr - 30000000/yr

Important To Me

Flexible work hoursWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsCareer advancementTeam Building / Company RetreatsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingCompany CultureWork-life balance

Summary

I am an energetic, smart working Certified Professional who has a proven track record of safeguarding a client’s/companies’ property and assets against acts of theft, fire, flood, and vandalism; able to uphold good order on sites whilst working within a company’s procedural guidelines and also ensuring high quality of service is consistently maintained with optimum efficiency. I have led a major role as a Security Manager in the Aviation Industry, Oil & Gas, Financial Institutions, Maritime and Manufacturing Industries. equally network with several Security Agencies to resolve Security-related issues. Currently looking for an appropriate opportunity with a reputable employer who regards hard work, and appreciates competence/integrity

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
24
24
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

ASST HEAD, SECURITY & SAFETY

JUSTRITE TRADING INTL NIG LTD.
01.2025 - Current
  • Developing and Implementing Security Policies:
  • Create and update security procedures to protect the store and its assets.
  • Developing protocols for dealing with various threats, including theft, violence, and natural disasters.
  • Managing Physical Security:
  • Oversee the installation and maintenance of security systems, such as surveillance cameras, alarm systems, and access control measures.
  • Ensure that security systems are functioning properly and are regularly updated.
  • Managing Security Personnel:
  • Train and supervise internal security officers and external security personnel.
  • Scheduling, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions of security personnel.
  • Responding to Emergencies:
  • Develop and implement emergency response plans, ensuring that the store has procedures in place for dealing with various emergencies, such as fires, theft, or violence.
  • Coordinate with local law enforcement and emergency services during emergencies.
  • Risk Assessment and Management:
  • Identify potential security risks, such as vulnerabilities in the physical security system or areas where theft is more likely to occur.
  • Develop and implement strategies to mitigate these risks.
  • Monitoring and Reporting:
  • Monitor security operations to ensure that security policies and procedures are being followed.
  • Collect and analyze data to identify trends and patterns in security incidents.
  • Prepare reports on security matters for management.
  • Leadership and Team Management:
  • Lead and motivate the security teams, providing guidance and support.
  • Responsible for developing and implementing training programs for security personnel.

HEAD OF OPERATIONS

ARKSEGO NIGERIA LIMITED
05.2016 - 12.2024
  • Security Management:
  • Develop and implement comprehensive security policies and procedures.
  • Monitor and assess the security operations to identify risks and vulnerabilities.
  • Security guards training, recruitment, selection, deployment and redeployment
  • Coordinate security operations to ensure the protection of the company’s assets and personnel.
  • Supervised and coordinate all Security Operations for (3) Commercial Banks with 1720 Operatives.
  • Manage travel risk and journey management program of the company.
  • Crisis Management:
  • Develop and implement crisis management plans.
  • Lead the response to security incidents, emergencies, and crises.
  • Conduct investigations into security breaches and incidents.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess risks, identify vulnerabilities, and devise preventive measures.
  • Investigation:
  • Investigate all breaches and security Incidents for both Lagos and Outstation locations.
  • Gathering Information and analyzing security data to get the facts and establish a case if the need arises.
  • Monitor trends of security incidents in the Organization
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess risks, identify vulnerabilities, and devise preventive measures.
  • Attend to all court cases and give feedback to the Management.
  • Training and Development:
  • Train security personnel on security protocols and emergency response procedures.
  • Conduct regular security drills and exercises.
  • Develop and implement ongoing training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of security staff.
  • Collaboration and Communication:
  • Liaise with law enforcement agencies, emergency services, and other external organizations.
  • Maintain effective communication with senior management and other departments regarding security issues and updates.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess risks, identify vulnerabilities and devise preventive measures.
  • Provide regular reports on security operations and incidents to senior management.
  • Budget Management:
  • Develop and manage the security budget.
  • Oversee the procurement and maintenance of security equipment and systems.
  • Compliance and Regulation:
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as regulatory bodies, law enforcement agencies and industry associations.
  • Attend/Follow-up on all litigation matters in the court.
  • Ensure proper feedback system from beats through weekly/monthly meetings with supervisor.
  • Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure adherence to security policies.

CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER

CHEMTECH CHEMICAL GROUP (OIL & GAS)
01.2014 - 03.2016
  • Monitor the loading/discharging of base oil on daily basis.
  • Apprehension suspects or perpetrators
  • Contacted police or emergency services when necessary
  • Lead security awareness programs and training initiatives to educate employees about best practices and potential threats.
  • Attend to Visitors, Contractors, Suppliers and all trucks Drivers.
  • Develop and maintain a proper access control system in all Locations.
  • Planning, monitoring and coordination of overall security program of the company.
  • Identify and Determined Security Risk to the Management
  • Verify security adherence for all employees and contractors
  • Conduct security surveys on according to company standards
  • Train and retrain all security operatives twice in a year
  • Coordination of ALL out station beats via telephone, mail and physical visitation.
  • Proper follow-up & implementation of all Mgt. decisions with respect to service delivery
  • Supervised the implementation of security operational guidelines
  • Communicate with local authorities, including police officers, fire-fighters and emergency services.
  • Tackle Emergency Situation such as fire outbreaks, slips and short falls

ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER

INTER-FALCON SECURITY SERVICES LIMITED.
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Security guards training, recruitment, selection, deployment and redeployment
  • Coordinate Security operational activities in the state to ensure constant presence of guards at all locations
  • Coordinate Security Operations at TINCAN Island and Bond Global Oil and Gas.
  • Planning, monitoring and coordination of overall security program of the company
  • Proper follow-up & implementation of all Mgt. decisions with respect to service delivery
  • Performance evaluation for the various security service providers within the Region
  • Deploy guards to various location and monitor the daily activities.
  • Implementation and enforcement of all Companies Policies and Procedures
  • Carry out background checks on new rookies/Staffers & existing once.
  • Investigate all breaches and security Incidents for both Lagos and Outstation locations.
  • Gathering of Information, and analyzed security data to get the fact and establish a case if need arises. Monitor trends of security incidents in the Organization
  • Manage travel risk and journey management program pf the company.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess risks, identify vulnerabilities and devise preventive measures.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as regulatory bodies, law enforcement agencies and industry associations.
  • Lead security awareness programs and training initiatives to educate employees about best practices and potential threats.
  • Attend/Follow-up on all litigation matters in the court.

SHIPMENT INSPECTION SECURITY OFFICER (DHL)

DHL INTERNATIONAL NIG LTD (HALOGEN OUTSOURCED)
09.2009 - 12.2011
  • Checking of import and export shipments/cargo respectively
  • Attend to mass examination along with the NDLEA, SSS, and CUSTOM & NAFDAC for suspected items.
  • Stop shipments concealed of cocaine and marijuana during the inspection & report to the authority.
  • Report any unusual matter to the National Security Manager for further actions to be taking.
  • Ensure 100% physical inspection of all cash shipments.
  • Stop all fake Cheques, passports or explosive materials for proper screening.
  • X-ray all inbound and outbound materials before departure or during arrival.
  • Implement the management policy as regards Security.

SECURITY SUPERVISOR

7UP BOTTLING COMPANY (REAL STRIKERS OUTSOURCED)
09.2007 - 08.2009
  • Train and drill the operatives every last Saturday of the month.
  • Hourly patrol of the premises to monitor the daily operations relating to security
  • Writing daily security report to the CSO & Plant Security Manager
  • Carry out proper /standard access control procedure for staff movement, vehicles etc.
  • Monitor the company’s assets and properties from the hoodlums
  • Checking of trucks both incoming and outgoing for proper sales accounting.
  • Report any unusual matter to the National Security Manager for further actions to be taking.
  • Lead security awareness programs and training initiatives to educate employees about best practices and potential threats.

LITIGATION OFFICER

EDWARDS GROUP CHAMBERS
01.2003 - 07.2007
  • Keeps cases by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines.
  • Documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney.
  • Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress.
  • Maintains case costs by verifying outstanding balances with attorney, clients, and providers.
  • Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences; preparing pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; organizing materials for team case review.
  • Enhance trial proceedings by organizing evidence; preparing exhibits; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed; taking courtroom notes.

Education

PGD - Intelligence & Security Investigation

OWU COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY, WASINMI (OWUTECH)
01-2025

MSc - Criminology & Security Studies

GREGORY UNIVERSITY, UTURU, ABIA STATE
01-2024

PGD - Project Management

INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (AIMS)
01-2024

PGD - Transport & Logistics

INSTITUTE OF CRIMINOLOGY & STRATEGIC STUDIES (ICSS)
01-2023

PGD - Criminology & Security Management

OWU COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY, WASINMI (OWUTECH)
01-2020

B.Sc. - Business Administration & Management Studies

TANSIAN UNIVERSITY, UMUNYA, ANAMBRA STATE
01-2017

HND - Business Admin & Management

OGUN STATE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (OGITECH IGBESA)
01-2015

National Diploma - Business Admin & Management Studies

GRACE POLYTECHNIC SURLULERE CAMPUS
01-2012

Combined Diploma - Computer & Secretarial Studies

MNLCOMPUTER & SECRETARIAL STUDIES, IKEJA LAGOS, NIGERIA
01-2002

Senior Secondary School Certificate - SSCE

OPEBI GRAMMAR SCHOOL, IKEJA, LAGOS, NIGERIA
01-2001

FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE - undefined

SOGUNLE PRIMARY SCHOOL, IKEJA, LAGOS, NIGERIA
01-1995

Skills

Technical Investigation capability

Knowledge in mentoring and leadership

Knowledge of security surveys, audit, and threat assessment

Accomplishments

  • Facilitated collaboration with local enforcement, strengthening our community safety and emergency response capabilities.
  • Upgraded surveillance technology, leading to a 20% reduction in Security Breaches.
  • Achieved ISO 9001Certification for our Security Management system, validating our commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
  • Successfully implemented a company-wide Security Training Program, resulting in a 30% increase in emergency response efficiency.
  • Successfully managed ARKSEGO Nigeria Limited account in Commercial Banks without any hitch. (A One Hundred & Fifty Million Naira Monthly Project) since the year 2020 to date.

Affiliations

  • PATRON POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE (PCRC OGUN STATE) 2026
  • FELLOW INSTITUTE OF CRIMINOLOGY & STRATEGIC STUDIES (FCSS) 2019
  • ASSOCIATE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF COMMERCE OF NIGERIA (CICN) 2017
  • MEMBER NIGERIAN INSTITUTE FOR INDUSTRIAL SECURITY (NIIS) 2016
  • MEMBER INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL SECURITY & SAFETY OF NIGERIA (IISSN) 2015

Certification

CERTIFICATE (PCRC IN AN EMERGING STATE POLICING STRUCTURE) OGUN STATE COMMAND 2026

Timeline

ASST HEAD, SECURITY & SAFETY

JUSTRITE TRADING INTL NIG LTD.
01.2025 - Current

HEAD OF OPERATIONS

ARKSEGO NIGERIA LIMITED
05.2016 - 12.2024

CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER

CHEMTECH CHEMICAL GROUP (OIL & GAS)
01.2014 - 03.2016

ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER

INTER-FALCON SECURITY SERVICES LIMITED.
01.2012 - 01.2014

SHIPMENT INSPECTION SECURITY OFFICER (DHL)

DHL INTERNATIONAL NIG LTD (HALOGEN OUTSOURCED)
09.2009 - 12.2011

SECURITY SUPERVISOR

7UP BOTTLING COMPANY (REAL STRIKERS OUTSOURCED)
09.2007 - 08.2009

LITIGATION OFFICER

EDWARDS GROUP CHAMBERS
01.2003 - 07.2007

MSc - Criminology & Security Studies

GREGORY UNIVERSITY, UTURU, ABIA STATE

PGD - Project Management

INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES (AIMS)

PGD - Transport & Logistics

INSTITUTE OF CRIMINOLOGY & STRATEGIC STUDIES (ICSS)

PGD - Criminology & Security Management

OWU COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY, WASINMI (OWUTECH)

B.Sc. - Business Administration & Management Studies

TANSIAN UNIVERSITY, UMUNYA, ANAMBRA STATE

HND - Business Admin & Management

OGUN STATE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (OGITECH IGBESA)

National Diploma - Business Admin & Management Studies

GRACE POLYTECHNIC SURLULERE CAMPUS

Combined Diploma - Computer & Secretarial Studies

MNLCOMPUTER & SECRETARIAL STUDIES, IKEJA LAGOS, NIGERIA

Senior Secondary School Certificate - SSCE

OPEBI GRAMMAR SCHOOL, IKEJA, LAGOS, NIGERIA

FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE - undefined

SOGUNLE PRIMARY SCHOOL, IKEJA, LAGOS, NIGERIA

PGD - Intelligence & Security Investigation

OWU COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY, WASINMI (OWUTECH)

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