Security Officer

Requirements:

• Control and monitor all entry and exit points, so that no person enters or leaves the site without proper identification and authorization
  
• Conduct regular foot patrols of the entire site perimeter, storage areas, and key structures at defined intervals throughout your shift
  
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date occurrence log, recording all incidents, visitors, deliveries, and notable events during your shift
  
• Inspect all vehicles entering and leaving the site to prevent unauthorized removal of materials, tools, or equipment
  
• Monitor and protect all materials, equipment, and company assets stored on site against theft, vandalism, and damage
  
• Respond immediately and appropriately to any security incident, emergency, or alarm, and report it to the Construction Manager without delay
  
• Enforce site rules, including PPE compliance at the gate, restricted area access, and after-hours access protocols
  
• Receive and log all deliveries and visitors during your shift and notify the relevant site personnel promptly
  
• Coordinate with other security personnel during shift handover to ensure continuity. All incidents and outstanding matters must be communicated clearly
  
• Report any suspicious activity, structural vulnerability, or security risk you observe to the Construction Manager immediately
  
• Maintain a clean, professional appearance and conduct yourself with courtesy and firmness at all times

Requirements:

• A valid security license or certification from a recognized Nigerian security training institution
• Physically fit and capable of conducting foot patrols, standing for extended periods, and responding quickly in an emergency
  
• Literate and numerate, you must be able to write clear, accurate entries in an occurrence log, alert, observant, and able to remain focused throughout long shifts, including overnight duties
  
• Honest, trustworthy, and of proven good character references will be verified, and a background check will be conducted
  
• Calm under pressure, able to de-escalate situations professionally before they develop
  
• Respectful and firm, able to enforce rules without being aggressive or dismissive
• Full availability for shift-based work, including nights, weekends, and public holidays, on a rotating roster
  
• Physical presence on site for the full duration of every assigned shift 
  
• Zero tolerance for sleeping on duty, abandoning post, or facilitating unauthorized access
  
• Consistent, disciplined record-keeping - every event logged, every shift
  
• Immediate and transparent reporting of all incidents to the Construction Manager, regardless of severity
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a security role, experience on a construction site, industrial facility, or gated estate is a strong advantage

What success looks like:

• Zero unauthorized persons gain access to the site on your shift
  
• All incidents, no matter how minor, are recorded in the occurrence log on the day they happen
  
• No materials, tools, or equipment are removed from the site without proper documentation and authorization
  
• Patrols are conducted consistently and on schedule throughout every shift
  
• Shift handovers are clean, and the incoming officer is fully briefed on all events and outstanding matters
  
• The Construction Manager receives no complaints about site security lapses, access breaches, or undocumented incidents

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  
• Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) cover
  
• Pension scheme in line with statutory requirements
  
• A structured and professional working environment with clear expectations
  
• Opportunity to grow into a senior security or site safety role as the company scales