Chief Security Officer (CSO) at IDMANN Institute
IDMANN Institute
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Chief Security Officer (CSO)
Job Summary
IDMANN Institute is seeking a highly experienced, disciplined, and professional Chief Security Officer (CSO) to oversee and manage all security operations within the organization. The ideal candidate must have previous formal security training and strong leadership abilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and enforce security policies and procedures
- Supervise and coordinate all security personnel and daily security activities
- Conduct regular risk assessments and enforce preventive security measures
- Monitor surveillance systems and respond promptly to security incidents
- Liaise with law enforcement agencies and emergency services when necessary
- Train, assess, and discipline security staff
- Prepare security reports, incident logs, and recommendations
- Ensure compliance with institutional safety and security standards
Required Qualifications
- Previous professional security training (military, paramilitary, private security training, or certified security institutions)
- Proven experience supervising or leading a security team
- Strong understanding of security protocols, emergency response, and risk management
- Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
- Physically fit, alert, and disciplined
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Clean disciplinary and criminal record
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant security certifications
- Background in military, police, civil defense, or reputable private security firms
- Experience in institutional or educational facility security
- First aid or emergency response certification
Additional Benefits
- Accommodation available for the successful candidate