Chief Security Officer (CSO)

Job title : Chief Security Officer (CSO)

Job Location : Lagos Deadline : September 27, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

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Job Summary

• We are looking for competent professionals who are ready to contribute meaningfully to the growth and delivery of quality real estate projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and protocols across company offices, construction sites, and residential estates.
• Lead and supervise security personnel, guards, supervisors, and security contractors.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments across development sites, completed estates, and company facilities.
• Monitor access control, visitor management, perimeter security, CCTV, patrols, and incident reporting.
• Develop emergency response procedures for security incidents, theft, vandalism, fire, trespassing, and other threats.
• Liaise with relevant security agencies and law-enforcement authorities when required.
• Investigate reported security incidents and prepare detailed reports for management.
• Ensure proper security coverage for construction materials, equipment, machinery, and company assets.
• Establish appropriate security arrangements for vacant properties, construction sites, and occupied residential developments.
• Train and regularly brief security personnel on company policies, emergency response, customer interaction, and security procedures.
• Advise management on emerging security risks and appropriate mitigation measures.

Requirements

• A recognized Degree or equivalent qualification in Security Management, Criminology, Law Enforcement, Military/Defence Studies, or a related field.
• At least 10 years significant experience in corporate, estate, construction-site, residential, or facility security.
• Previous leadership/supervisory experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of security operations, access control, incident management, and risk assessment.
• Experience managing outsourced security companies/guards is an advantage.
• Military, police, intelligence, or relevant professional security background will be an added advantage.
• Strong communication, leadership, discipline, and crisis-management skills.

Remuneration

• Remuneration is open for negotiation and will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, skills, and the responsibilities of the role.