- Company: Bourbon Interoil Nigeria Limited
- Location: Port-Harcourt, Rivers
- Job type: Full-time
- Deadline: 31st October, 2026
About the role
Bourbon Interoil Nigeria Limited is a leading international player in marine services, providing innovative vessels and offshore oil & gas services to demanding clients worldwide. We are looking for a Deputy Security Manager to support the Country Security Manager in protecting BINL offices, shore bases, jetties, warehouses, fuel installations, accommodation, and land journeys. You will also oversee security for owned, operated, chartered, and contracted vessels and the offshore facilities they serve.
In the absence of the Country Security Manager, you will assume responsibility for security management activities within the approved delegation. This role requires applying Nigerian law, maritime security requirements, and BINL and BOURBON procedures, including the security-related expectations of OCIMF’s Offshore Vessel Management and Self-Assessment programme (OVMSA).
Responsibilities
- Support the Country Security Manager in protecting BINL assets and personnel within contractual responsibilities.
- Lead impartial security investigations into incidents, suspected unlawful acts, losses, and serious threats affecting BINL personnel, operations, and assets in Nigeria.
- Register and risk-rank incidents, allegations, near misses, and serious threats onshore, offshore, and onboard vessels.
- Preserve evidence, maintain chain of custody, and engage IT or forensic specialists for digital acquisition when necessary.
- Reconstruct events, corroborate evidence, and distinguish immediate causes, underlying causes, and failed controls.
- Plan and conduct non-coercive interviews with witnesses and persons concerned, ensuring fair treatment and accurate records.
- Assume responsibility for security management activities during the Country Security Manager’s absence, including recording acting periods and reporting lines.
- Independently plan and lead assigned investigations within approved terms of reference and recommend corrective actions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in security management, Criminology, Law, Risk Management, Maritime Studies, or another relevant discipline.
- At least 10 years of relevant security experience, including five years conducting or leading investigations and three years supervising personnel, investigations, or security operations.
- Formal CSO cover requires written designation, verified competence, vessel/plan familiarisation, and required notifications.
- ASIS Professional Certified Investigator (PCI), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or comparable assessed qualification.
- ISPS internal-auditor training.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply online. The application deadline is 31st October, 2026.
