Security Specialist with extensive experience in multi-sectors across both government departments and international Nongovernmental organization/united Nation (World Food Program). Having about 20 years' cognate experience in security management . I am a fellow of Nigeria Institute for Industrial security, certified protection officer (CPO) and many others security certifications. In the past I worked with United Nation (WFP] as security Associate, Save the Children International as security Manager, and and the Nigeria state as Security officer . I am an experienced Risk management , conflict analysis, experience in business continuity, and compliance. I have extensive experience working as a member of senior management team of Save the Children International, where lead the security team in the review/update of organizational policies, conducted several security risk assessments, developed/updated contingencies plan, built staff capacity in safety and security, supported security review/audits, incident/crisis management, and security briefing/debriefing of travelling staff/visitors. Presently I am currently the Chief Security Officer for the Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Nigeria.
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Usman Abdullahi Sani
Abuja,Central Business District
Summary
Overview
20
years of professional experience
6
Certification
Work History
Transcorp Hilton
Chief Security Officer
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Review regularly all policies, systems, and procedures including emergency drills and bomb procedures
- Conduct security Risk assessment to keep the mitigation abreast of changing security dynamics
- Develop and nature a strong security culture through policy formulation, review and trainings of staff
- Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and preventive measures
- Assist in the development, administration and implementation of safety programs and safety training classes
- Visually identify, correct and record safety hazards
- Develop, direct and coordinate training of all security officers in all fields of security which includes fire life safety, First Aid, CPR, as well as other Corporate approved programs such as Anti-Terrorism and Workplace Violence training
- Screen, interview, select, manage, review and counsel Security Supervisors and Officers to maintain order throughout the hotel
- Periodically review Officers and Supervisors' logs to ensure completeness and accuracy
- Communicate effectively and efficiently with external agencies including police, fire authorities, and other related services to ensure coordinated approach
- Liaise with Government agencies, parastatals, and local institutions on all security situations and matters for effective planning and necessary action
- Develop emergency response and Crisis Management plans including evacuation and Business Continuity Planning
- Supervised and evaluated security staff performance to determine compliance with safety regulations.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of security activities and developments.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
WFP, Northeast
Security Associate
06.2020 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Prepare and deliver safety and security capacity building for staff
- Reporting of all incident in the operational environment
- Conducting Security Risk and residential assessment
- Participate in updating of warden system
- Enforce the minimum operational standard of staff while in the Field
- Support Hub deployment and facilitate hitch free food distribution
- Conduct assessment of Firefighting equipment of the WFP facilities
- Prepare and ensure strict adherence to Concept of Operation and support deep field operation
- Support in the review and update of WFP security plan
- Organize and deliver safety and security training to staff
- Organize and conduct security drills (Fire drill, evacuation and hibernation drills)
- Management and coordination of guard force
- Update and deliver security briefing to staff
- Maintain and update incident data to facilitate analysis of the security dynamics
Save the Children International
Safety and Security Coordinator
03.2017 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Provide technical security advice in consultation with the Security Manager/Advisor on the existing and any new potential offices including site selection and establishment of effective physical and procedural security measures
- Conduct security risk assessments for program expansion areas in the North East
- Manage physical security, fire safety and office evacuation drills periodically
- Security clearance for asset movements to operational areas
- Provide advance security advice, Pre and Post security briefing to staff and visitors to respective States,
- Incidence Reporting and analysis, Incidence Mapping
- Establish a network with other key security players for information sharing
- Conduct resident's/Hotel assessments in liaison with other stakeholders for a safety and security approval process
- Attend security coordination meetings with INSO, UNDSS, and INGO forum etc
- Assist the State offices in developing & overseeing, the day-to-day conduct of office security program, ensuring adequate responses to security incidents both natural & man-made
- Draft security advisories with advice on mitigation for circulation by the Security Manager or designee and general situation, specific incidents and periods of heightened threat
- Prepare and deliver relevant security trainings
- Explicitly explain Standard operating procedures, contingency plans to all staff and visitors and make sure it is understood
- Coordinate the updating of Security management plan, develop specific contingency plans for review by the Security manager as required or directed
- Maintain and periodically test the security tree for the States in the operational area
- Organize safety & security awareness, fire and life safety training for all staff
- Maintain and enhance the State's travel management system to track the location and contact information for all visiting staff and consultants
- Be part of the security management Team (SMT) and head the State Security team in crisis situation
- New Employee Briefing - Deliver security orientation on personal safety, organizations security management framework, use of communication equipment (VHF, HF, Satellite phone)
- Post-incident debriefs - de-briefing staff /visitors involved in security incidents and help in psychosocial support as well as identifying medical help.
- Served as point of contact for safety and security matters, maintaining positive rapport with local law enforcement and community leaders.
- Initiated investigations into security breach events, analyzing findings to determine cause and develop preventive solutions.
- Conducted regular inspections and audits of security systems, facilities and personnel to facilitate ongoing operational improvement.
- Maintained access control database, monitoring visitor traffic and analyzing for potential irregularities or risks.
DSS
01.2004 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Northeast Counter-Terrorism Centre Job Role: Detective Responsibilities:
- General terrorist monitoring and tracking in the northeast
- Develop Security Management plan to serve as a guide to all Sister agencies actively involved in counter terror operation in the Northeast
- Security Risk Assessment of interest area
- Boko Haram activities mapping and intelligence sharing with other sister agencies
- Liaison with foreign Embassy for Intelligence sharing
- Travel advisory through service focal points to interested international organization
- Interrogation of Arrested BH members and subsequent detention
- Deliver security briefing to visiting foreigners and other interest group to the northeast
- Close body protection of all interest members coming to the north east
- Surveillance and raid of identified cells
- Contingency Planning
- Conduct awareness training to government agencies, private organization & interest groups
Education
Kaduna State University
Post Graduate Diploma from Crime Management
University Overview
Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic
HND from Mass Communication
University Overview
Aminu Kano College of Legal Studies
Diploma from Law
University Overview
Government Day Secondary School
SSCE
University Overview
Model Primary School
Primary Leaving Certificates
University Overview
Skills
- Physical Restraint Training
- Staff Management
- Team Leadership
- EasyLobby
- Develop Security Standards
- Employee and Visitor Screening
- Regulatory Compliance
Certification
Fellow of Nigeria Inst. for Industrial. Security (Fniis) Nigeria Inst. of Industrial Security
Certified Security Specialist (CSS) Nigeria Inst for Industrial Security
Certified Physical Security Manager (CPSM) ISO-SEC Switzerland
Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) Nigeria Maritime Academy
Certified Protection Officer (CPO) International Foundation of Protection Officers
Health Safety and Environment 1& II ISPON
Languages
Hausa
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Chief Security Officer
Transcorp Hilton
08.2021 - Current
Security Associate
WFP, Northeast
06.2020 - 07.2021
Safety and Security Coordinator
Save the Children International
03.2017 - 08.2020
DSS
01.2004 - 01.2017
Kaduna State University
Post Graduate Diploma from Crime Management
Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic
HND from Mass Communication
Aminu Kano College of Legal Studies
Diploma from Law
Government Day Secondary School
SSCE
Model Primary School
Primary Leaving Certificates
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