Regional Security Lead (North West)

Job Overview

The Regional Security Lead will oversee security operations for Moniepoint offices across the North West region, based in Kano. The role is responsible for protecting people, offices, and equipment; identifying and reducing security risks; leading security personnel; and building the systems needed to prevent incidents.

The successful candidate will also work with law enforcement and emergency services, lead investigations into security breaches and accidents, support asset recovery and fraud investigations, and help ensure that regional operations remain safe, secure, and fully operational.

Job Details

Employer: Moniepoint
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a related field; recognized security certification such as CPP, PSP, or CPO
Experience: At least 5 years of experience leading a security team in a guard services or physical security company, or 5 years of experience as an ex-commissioned service personnel supervisor in the military, police, or paramilitary
Job Field: Security
Location: Kano, Nigeria
Application Deadline: Not specified

About the Organization

Moniepoint Inc. is an all-in-one financial platform serving businesses and individuals across Africa. The company helps 20 million businesses and individuals access payments, banking, credit, cross-border, and business management tools each month.

As Nigeria’s largest merchant acquirer, Moniepoint powers most of the country’s point-of-sale transactions. Through its subsidiaries, the company processes more than $250 billion in digital payment transaction value annually.

Moniepoint describes its workplace as a customer-focused community built around solutions that redefine the industry. Its operations use artificial intelligence and data-driven practices to support businesses, including through credit and overdrafts, while helping keep transactions secure. The company emphasizes innovation, teamwork, growth, and an inclusive environment where people’s voices are heard.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of security policies that protect Moniepoint’s people, offices, and equipment across the region.
• Conduct regular security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and design strategies to reduce risk.
• Supervise and mentor private security guards and armed police personnel, ensuring they perform their duties effectively and respectfully.
• Act as the primary liaison with law enforcement and emergency services during emergencies.
• Lead responses to security breaches and accidents and prepare clear, factual reports to support learning and improvement.
• Design and deliver training programmes that equip security personnel and employees with life-saving protocols.
• Monitor security trends and technologies, including CCTV and access control, to keep regional operations modern and resilient.
• Provide expert guidance on asset recovery and fraud investigations when required.

Success Measures

• Regional offices remain safe, secure, and fully operational, with zero preventable incidents.
• Security personnel are well trained and respond to drills or real-world events with precision.
• Strong relationships are established with local stakeholders to help Moniepoint navigate regional risks.
• Security technology remains fully functional, while documentation is factual, honest, and actionable.

Requirements and Qualifications

• At least five years of experience successfully leading a security team in a guard services or physical security company, or five years of experience as an ex-commissioned service personnel supervisor in the military, police, or paramilitary.
• Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• Recognized security certification such as CPP, PSP, or CPO.
• Clean criminal record and ability to pass a comprehensive background check.
• Ability to speak the local dialects of the major tribes in the assigned region.
• Good experience working with automated security systems, including CCTV cameras and burglary alarm systems.

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to protecting others and delivering reliable support in difficult situations.
• Communicates clearly without relying on technical jargon and builds trust with security guards and executive leaders.
• Acts proactively and looks for better ways to strengthen security.
• Remains composed under pressure and leads with facts rather than emotions.

Compensation and Work Conditions

Moniepoint states that the compensation package includes an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, an annual bonus, and other benefits.

Recruitment Process

1. Preliminary phone call with the recruiter.
2. Interview with the hiring team.
3. Interview with a member of the executive team.

Moniepoint Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and an inclusive environment for employees and candidates.

Quick Eligibility Check

• Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a related field; recognized security certification such as CPP, PSP, or CPO
• Required experience: At least 5 years of experience leading a security team in a guard services or physical security company, or 5 years of experience as an ex-commissioned service personnel supervisor in the military, police, or paramilitary
• Verified duty station: Kano, Nigeria
• Core requirement: Clean criminal record and ability to pass a comprehensive background check
• Core requirement: Ability to speak the local dialects of the major tribes in the assigned region
• Core requirement: Experience with automated security systems such as CCTV cameras and burglary alarm systems

Application Readiness Checklist

• Clearly show your degree in Criminology, Psychology, Criminal Justice or another relevant discipline.
• Include your recognized security certification, such as CPP, PSP or CPO.
• Demonstrate at least five years of security-team leadership or relevant military, police or paramilitary supervisory experience.
• Highlight experience managing guards, armed security personnel, emergency response, investigations and regional risk assessments.
• Include practical experience with CCTV, access-control systems, burglary alarms and security reporting.
• State the relevant North West local languages you can speak.
• Confirm that the vacancy remains open on Moniepoint’s official Greenhouse portal before applying.

Vacancy Verification

This vacancy was checked by AfriJobSpace on September 26, 2026 against the employer’s official recruitment source. View the official vacancy source.

Application Safety

Apply only through Moniepoint’s official Greenhouse application page linked here. Do not pay anyone to submit or process your application. Verify unexpected recruitment messages directly through Moniepoint’s independently confirmed contact channels.