Security Manager - Terminal Security

About the role

A leading port operator with full rights to operate a container terminal, owned 20% by the Government of Sierra Leone, is looking for a Security Manager in Freetown. The role leads, develops and oversees the terminal security framework, protecting employees, visitors, cargo, equipment and company assets, and advises the General Manager on security risks, incidents and improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and review terminal security strategies, policies, procedures and operational plans.
• Direct security coverage, patrols, CCTV surveillance and access controls at gates, yards, warehouses and restricted areas.
• Oversee movement controls for personnel, vehicles, visitors and cargo, and resolve security weaknesses.
• Lead security risk assessments, threat analysis and mitigation plans, and direct investigations into theft, unauthorized access and cargo irregularities.
• Escalate critical incidents to the General Manager and coordinate emergency responses.
• Ensure implementation of the Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP) and compliance with the ISPS Code, relevant legislation and company policies.
• Lead security inspections, internal reviews, audit preparation and follow-up of findings, and provide periodic security performance and risk reports.
• Manage and evaluate security personnel and contracted security service providers, and coordinate training, awareness programmes, drills and emergency preparedness exercises.
• Liaise with Port Operations, QHSE, port authorities and law enforcement on authorized security matters.
• Plan and monitor security resources, equipment and budgets, maintain incident registers and security records in the Document Management System, and protect confidential information.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in security management, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Risk Management or a related discipline; a postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• 3-5 years of relevant security experience, including supervisory or management responsibility, preferably in ports, maritime, logistics or industrial operations.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of maritime and terminal security, ISPS Code and PFSP requirements.
• Incident command, investigation, risk assessment and crisis management.
• Excellent communication, reporting and stakeholder coordination.
• Integrity, confidentiality and accountability.
• Proficiency with security technology and Microsoft Office.