SUNDAY EKHORELEN
Portharcourt,Rumukrueshi
Summary
I am a strategic chief security officer with over 20years of experience leading enterprise-wide security operations across diverse industries. With proven expertise in developing and implementing robust security frameworks that safeguard organizational assets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mitigate risks in rapidly evolving threat landscapes. Over the past few years working as a security officer, I have demonstrated success in crisis management, cybersecurity governance, physical security and a third-party risk management. I am responsible for maintaining the professional standards of organizations by following the policies and procedures of the company and obeying the law of the applicable state. I am enthusiastic, I believe in team working and a good team leader, easily approachable and highly professional in handle security threats and issues arising.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Security Coordinator
OES Energy Services Limited
Trans-Amadi Industrial Layout Portharcourt, Rivers State
2017.01 - Current
- Performing audits on current measures in place, identifying potential gaps and recommending improvements accordingly.
- Executing company-wide training programs on security awareness and best practices, fostering a secured working environment.
- Developing comprehensive evacuation plans, minimizing potential harm during emergencies.
- VIP escort duties.
- Assisting in budget preparation process, optimizing allocation for necessary equipment purchases or upgrades.
- Maintenance of company's assets, managing access control systems and enhancing overall facility safety.
- Improving site security by conducting regular risk assessments.
- Implementing updated security protocols, resulting in reduced incidents and conducting thorough investigations into security breaches for prompt resolutions.
Security supervisor
The Sojourner by Genesis
Ikeja, Lagos
2016.01 - 2017.12
- Managing access controls and ensuring only authorized personnel enters the premises.
- Coordinating security operations during high-profile events for optimal crowd management.
- Monitoring alarm systems effectively and preventing unauthorized breaches.
- Maintaining safety by monitoring CCTV systems and conducting regular patrols.
- Communicating security incidents, issues and policies violations with on-site team to execute appropriate action.
- Upholding access control policy to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Clearly conveying important messages and key information's during handovers to security personnel.
Security Liaison Officer
Estymol Oil Services (OES Ring)
Okota, Lagos
2010.01 - 2015.12
- Security briefing of all staffs and visitors coming to rigs.
- Dissemination of security updates to the management.
- Liaison with military personnel posted to the rigs and obtaining intelligence gathering within the area of operation.
- Carrying out security lockdown drill.
- Ensuring compliance with organizational policies and maintaining a high standard of conduct.
- Rendering an effective and efficient security services to rigs and a safe working environment.
- Resolving disputes swiftly for minimal disruption to operations.
Security Coordinator
Dormanlong Engineering Ltd
Victoria Island, Lagos
2008.01 - 2010.12
- Developing and implementing a comprehensive security strategies, policies and procedures.
- Developing and implementing security awareness programs, educating employees on security threats and best practices.
- providing executive level reporting on security posture, risk management, and incident response activities.
- Communicating effectively with the board of directors and other stakeholders.
- VIP movement and escort duties.
- Eliminating unauthorized access through effective employee and visitor screening.
- Monitoring CCTV systems regularly, ensuring maximum coverage of premises at all times.
Chief Security Adviser
Spintex Nigerian Ltd
Ikorodu, Lagos State
2006.01 - 2007.12
- Providing guidance on risk management to safeguard clients' investments.
- Assisting and formulation of security policies and plans.
- Training of security guards.
- carrying out risk assessment and mitigations of security plans.
- conducting security procedures for all companies' locations.
- provision of armed escorts for foreign expatriate and VIPs'.
- carrying out investigations on theft and breach of security.
- providing security awareness programs and trainings.
- Analyzing risk across companies' assets, maintaining investment security.
Chief security officer
Industrial and General Insurance plc (IGI)
Ikeja, Lagos State
2002.01 - 2005.12
- Conducting comprehensive audits for enhanced regulatory compliance.
- Building relationships with local authorities and improving incident response times.
- Carrying out security procedure and investigation of insurance fraud.
- Formulation of security policy and carrying out risk assessment within all locations.
- VIP movements and escort duties.
- Working in security control room to continuously monitor CCTV feeds.
- liaising with other government security agency.
- Identifying safety risks by analyzing reports and camera footage.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Criminology
The Nigeria Police college
Lagos 1982.01 - 1984.12
Diploma of Higher Education - Criminal Justice Administration
University of lagos
Lagos 1995.01 - 1996.12
Advanced diploma - Security Operations and Management
University of lagos
Lagos 2004.01 - 2005.12
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration and Political Science
Imo State University
Imo 2012.01 - 2017.12
Master of Science - Political Science
Ecole Superieure Sainte Felicite University
Porto- Novo, Benin Republic. 2019.01 - 2020.12
Master of Science - Security Management and Strategic Operations
IRSBACCOM UNIVERSITY
Parakou, Benin 2024.01 - 2025.01
Doctor of Philosophy - Political Science
IRSBACCOM
Parakou, Benin 2025.01 -
Skills
- Risk Management and Threat Assessment
- Information Security
- Security Compliance and Regulation
- Security Policies
- Security Metrics and Reporting
- Security audits
- CCTV Surveillance
- Emergency Response
- Security Operations
- Incident Command Systems
Timeline
Doctor of Philosophy - Political Science
IRSBACCOM
2025.01 -
Master of Science - Security Management and Strategic Operations
IRSBACCOM UNIVERSITY
2024.01 - 2025.01
Master of Science - Political Science
Ecole Superieure Sainte Felicite University
2019.01 - 2020.12
Security Coordinator
OES Energy Services Limited
2017.01 - Current
Security supervisor
The Sojourner by Genesis
2016.01 - 2017.12
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration and Political Science
Imo State University
2012.01 - 2017.12
Security Liaison Officer
Estymol Oil Services (OES Ring)
2010.01 - 2015.12
Security Coordinator
Dormanlong Engineering Ltd
2008.01 - 2010.12
Chief Security Adviser
Spintex Nigerian Ltd
2006.01 - 2007.12
Advanced diploma - Security Operations and Management
University of lagos
2004.01 - 2005.12
Chief security officer
Industrial and General Insurance plc (IGI)
2002.01 - 2005.12
Diploma of Higher Education - Criminal Justice Administration
University of lagos
1995.01 - 1996.12
Higher National Diploma - Criminology
The Nigeria Police college
1982.01 - 1984.12