Security Officer

Job summary

The Hotel Security Personnel is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and peaceful environment for hotel guests, employees, visitors, and property. The role involves monitoring hotel premises, preventing security incidents, responding to emergencies, enforcing hotel security procedures.

Min Qualification: High School (S.S.C.E) Experience Level: Entry level Experience Length: 2 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - Rotating Schedule Applicant Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

• Patrol the hotel premises, entrances, parking areas, guest floors, and other designated areas regularly.
• Monitor CCTV cameras, security alarms, and access points.
• Prevent and detect theft, vandalism, unauthorized access, and other security threats.
• Control access to restricted areas and verify visitors when necessary.
• Respond promptly to security incidents, emergencies, disturbances, and alarms.
• Assist guests and employees with security and safety-related concerns.
• Maintain a visible security presence throughout the hotel.
• Record and report all incidents, accidents, suspicious activities, and security breaches.
• Conduct regular checks of doors, windows, emergency exits, fire equipment, and other safety facilities.
• Ensure that hotel security policies and procedures are properly followed.
• Assist management and emergency services during fires, medical emergencies, evacuations, and other incidents.
• Safeguard hotel property, equipment, guest belongings, and confidential information.
• Handle difficult or disruptive situations calmly and professionally.
• Maintain proper communication with the Security Supervisor and other hotel departments.
• Perform any other security-related duties assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Minimum of SSCE/WAEC or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in hotel security, private security, or a related position is an advantage.
• Security training or relevant certification is preferred.
• Physically fit and able to remain alert for extended periods.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Honest, trustworthy, disciplined, and responsible.
• Willingness to work shifts, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Basic knowledge of emergency and safety procedures.