FEMAS PROTECTION SECURITY LTD Current Employment Opportunities

Femas Protection Security Limited (FPS) is a 21st century security provider with a dedication to excellence. To ensure that we excel in every facet of service delivery, we believe amongst other considerations, heavy investment in our staff is a major prerequisite to maintaining a strong and enduring reputation for professional service delivery. To ensure that our staff is synonymous with professional competence, we heavily invest in a program of training, personal development and continued professional development. All FPS training personnel are at the top of their game having extensive operational experience gained worldwide to ensure they are leading instructors in their respective sectors. All have a proven and verifiable track record of expertise and sector competence.

FPS is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: SECURITY OFFICERS
Job Reference: FPS/SO/1001
Location: Lagos State (site locations vary)
Agency/Employer: Femas Protection Security
Description: Security Officer (Static Guarding)
Hours of Work: Monday – Saturday, 41 hours per week, 12 hour shift patterns
Start Date: ASAP

Job Objectives
A security officer is required to join the guarding team and be responsible for providing a secure environment for people working in or visiting the building.
Main Tasks will Include:
Presenting a polite, positive and professional image at all times in order to deliver a high standard of customer service
Controlling access as required and ensuring that members of the public do not gain entry unless authorized and are escorted by a member of staff
Monitoring the activities of people to ensure that good order is kept.
Dealing with people who breach or attempt to breach regulations in accordance with procedures and training, providing explanations of the reasons for regulations and only referring these situations to a manager when necessary
Advising members of the public who may be exposing themselves to criminal opportunity
Checking fire exits and evacuating people found in these areas as per procedures and training
Taking responsibility for the safe evacuation of disabled persons from public areas
Carrying out reasonable tasks as specified by security management
Ensuring compliance with security procedures manual
Ensuring that all logs and registers are completed accurately and timely
Ensuring that all claim forms are submitted in time to line managers before deadlines
Attending training courses from time to time to enhance skill set.
Successful Candidates Must:
Have previous security experience, combined with excellent customer service skills
Be able to remain calm, take control and make sound judgments in an emergency
Be able to provide personal attention to public visitors whilst remaining alert and aware of any events in the surrounding environment
Be able to make decisions and work on own initiative
Be healthy and physically fit
Have good computer skills and report writing skills
Be able to work as part of a large team and contribute to good working relationships by offering flexibility, understanding and compromise when appropriate
Be able to work overtime/additional as required in order to help management provide a flexible, efficient Security service at all times
Be able to resume this appointment within a reasonable time scale when offered the opportunity.
Additional Information:
This role incorporates a Monday to Saturday security operation which will require the post holder to adhere strictly to a shift rota that may include unsociable hours so MUST be flexible and be ready to work on Sunday according to shift patterns (i.e. you may be asked to work for six days but Sundays may be included).
Security Officers are responsible for maintaining a high standard of personal presentation and therefore are responsible for maintaining their uniform in a presentable state
Security Officers are often required to remain at their post until relieved to maintain a continuous security operation. A flexible approach to working hours and allocated break times is therefore essential
MUST successfully pass an extensive background screening which will include criminal record checks (local, state and federal), skills assessment test and interviews.

Job Title: SECURITY SITE SUPERVISORS
Main Tasks:
Confirm presence and activities of scheduled security officers at assigned sites.
Identify and notify replacement personnel to assume vacant guard assignments.
Perform the duties of security officers when necessary.
Provide direction and training to site officers and contract employees as needed to accomplish service goals.
Review site documentation, activity and guard tour reports.
Monitor welfare of security personnel working after-hour and remote assignments.
Provide officer backup when investigating irregularities.
Provide supplies, materials and implement temporary repairs to compromised fence, gate and lock systems.
Respond to alarm notifications.
Patrol utility sub-stations, un-staffed facilities, construction lay-down yards, and other sites as needed.
Meet and provide access to law enforcement agencies to secure and/or energize areas as needed.
Provide periodic reports to management regarding site activities, irregularities, and identifying needed action.
Work outside scheduled hours to ensure consistent coverage, attend training classes, meetings and other activities as needed to meet the business needs of the organization and the workgroup.
Assume on-call duty as assigned, responding to security needs and reporting to duty as necessary.
Carrying out reasonable tasks as specified by security management
Ensuring compliance with security procedures manual
Ensuring that all logs and registers are completed accurately and timely
Ensuring that all claim forms are submitted in time to managers before deadlines
Attending training courses from time to time to enhance skill set.
Successful Candidates Must:
Have previous security experience, combined with excellent customer service skills
Be able to remain calm, take control and make sound judgments in an emergency
Be able to provide personal attention to public visitors whilst remaining alert and aware of any events in the surrounding environment
Be able to make decisions and work on own initiative
Be healthy and physically fit
Have good computer skills and report writing skills
Be able to work as part of a large team and contribute to good working relationships by offering flexibility, understanding and compromise when appropriate
Be able to work overtime/additional as required in order to help management provide a flexible, efficient Security service at all times
Be able to resume this appointment within a reasonable time scale when offered the opportunity.
Additional Information:
MUST be flexible and be ready to work at any time
Site Supervisors are responsible for maintaining a high standard of personal presentation and therefore are responsible for maintaining their uniform in a presentable state
MUST possess some knowledge of security practices, policies, procedures, statutes, ordinances, and criminal law.
MUST successfully pass an extensive background screening which will include criminal record checks (local, state and federal), skills assessment test and interviews.

Method of Application
At FPS, we look for highly skilled, dedicated and enthusiastic persons who can contribute to our professional outfit. If you see yourself in this description and wish to pursue this job with FPS, why not fill in the form at: http://www.femas-security.com/careers.html or send us your résumé to: enquiries@femas-security.com with the Job reference on this advert. We look forward to hearing from you!

Note: Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Femas Protection Security is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Deadline: Saturday, 1^st of June, 2014.