Security Coordinator - Societe Generale Ghana

SECURITY COORDINATOR

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Société Générale Ghana PLC is a market leader in the financial services industries; one of the leading banks with 40-networked outlets across the country. As a subsidiary of Société Générale Group, the Bank offers Universal Banking and insurance services to its clients.

The Bank's mission is to be the preferred banking institution and its values are Team Spirit, Responsibility, Commitment and Innovation.

Société Générale Ghana is currently seeking for a Security Coordinator to support the protection of customers, staff, assets, and facilities by coordinating physical security programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing incident response in partnership with branch leadership, law enforcement (and other external security partners), and service providers to maintain a safe and secure banking environment. 

KEY RESULT AREAS

1. Coordinate and oversee physical security programs for Branches, Data/Recovery Centers, Offices, ATMs, Executive Protection, Cash Centers, Contact Centers and all other facilities.
2. Monitor, maintain, and support security systems including access control, alarm (panic and intruder), and CCTV.
3. Report on the functionality of all security gadgets across the Bank on a weekly basis.
4. Respond to and coordinate investigation of security incidents, alarms, and all other physical security breaches, document findings and recommend corrective actions.
5. Conduct security risk assessments and site inspections, identify vulnerabilities and implement mitigation measures.
6. Serve as liaison with Branch Management, Law Enforcement, and Service Providers.
7. Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices.
8. Support Fire and First Aid emergency preparedness planning, drills, and response activities.
9. Track security incidents, maintain records, and prepare reports for Management review.
10. Assist with staff security awareness training and guidance on physical security procedures.
11. Support loss prevention efforts related to physical security threats. 
12. Perform any other tasks assigned by Head, Security.

GROUP COMPETENCIES

1. Promote increased impact on clients.
2. Focusing energy and talent on collective success
3. Thinking out of the box and creating the conditions that breed innovation.
4. Managing ethically and with courage
5. Encouraging commitment through example and consideration for others

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

Knowledge and operation of:

1. Physical security principles, practices and technologies.
2. Banking regulatory requirements and industry standards relating to security and risk management.
3. Access control systems, alarm systems (panic/intruder), CCTV systems and fire alarm systems.
4. Conduct of physical security risk assessments, site inspections, and vulnerability analysis with a view to recognizing potential physical security threats.
5. Incident response procedures, investigations, and documentation.
6. Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
7. Familiarity with emergency preparedness, crises management, and business continuity practices.
8. Management of service providers.
9. Working knowledge of Law Enforcement Agencies. 
10. Microsoft office programs (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIP:

Internal: All Directors, Heads of Departments, Territorial Unit Heads, Branch Managers and All other Staff.

External: Law Enforcement Agencies, Security Service Providers, Communities with SG Ghana presence, Regulatory and Supervisory Bodies.

QUALIFICATION(S)

1. Minimum of Bachelor’s degree.
2. Professional certification and prior experience with the Law Enforcement Agencies will be an added advantage.

PERSONAL/BEHAVIORAL

1. Attention to detail, meticulous and highly organized.
2. Stress and conflict management skills.
3. Leadership and people management skills.
4. Highly disciplined with integrity.
5. Judgement and decision-making skills.
6. Ability to learn and adapt.

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit your CV and application letter by email to sgghana.jobs@socgen.com with the subject SECURITY COORDINATOR

Deadline to put in application is 20th March 2026.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.