Chief Security Officer

Chief Security Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Security

Job Summary

Villa Park Hotel and Suites, Abuja, is seeking a highly experienced, disciplined, and proactive Chief Security Officer (CSO) to oversee the hotel's security operations and ensure the safety of guests, employees, visitors, and hotel assets. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and enforcing security policies, supervising security personnel, managing potential threats, and maintaining a safe and secure hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate daily security operations across the hotel premises.
• Develop, implement, and enforce security policies, procedures, and emergency response protocols.
• Supervise security personnel, duty rosters, patrols, and access control procedures.
• Ensure the safety and protection of hotel guests, employees, visitors, and property.
• Monitor CCTV surveillance systems and ensure proper reporting and investigation of security incidents.
• Maintain effective visitor, contractor, vehicle, and goods movement controls.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments and recommend preventive measures.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, fire safety drills, evacuation procedures, and incident response.
• Liaise with law enforcement agencies and relevant security authorities.
• Investigate security breaches, theft, accidents, and other incidents, ensuring appropriate documentation.
• Conduct regular security training and briefings for security personnel and other employees.
• Prepare daily security reports and periodic management reports.
• Work closely with hotel management and departmental heads to maintain operational security standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of OND/HND or Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Criminology, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant security experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Previous experience in hotel security, hospitality, corporate security, or a comparable environment is highly desirable.
• Retired military, police, or other recognized security personnel with relevant professional experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong understanding of security operations, CCTV surveillance, access control, fire safety, and emergency response.
• Excellent leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and report-writing skills.
• High level of integrity, discipline, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Ability to work flexible hours and respond effectively to emergencies.

Application Closing Date

23rd October, 2026.