Chief Security Officer at Grande Candor Exclusive Hotel, Warri

Grande Candor Exclusive Hotel, where the art of luxury is brought to life and home-away-from-home treatment is easily found. Located in the vibrant city of Osubi - Warri, our hotel stands as a beacon of elegance and sophistication. From the moment you step through our doors, you'll experience a world where every detail is meticulously curated to offer supreme comfort and style.We are one of the finest spots on the continent of Africa and we are remarkably crafted for national or international guests with premium taste. Our rooms and suites are designed as serene retreats, while our exceptional dining, revitalizing spa, and premium facilities promise a stay that exceeds your highest expectation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Security Officer

Location: Warri, Delta

Job Description

• Develops and maintains a working relationship with the local fire, police, and government agencies and participates in relevant local forums for hotel and tourism safety and security.
• Ensures and documents that safety and security training is carried out for all employees and is aware of the Hotels programs available for fire drills and crisis management training.
• Patrols the hotel on a regular basis and documents activities in accordance with corporate safety and security policies and procedures.
• Processes all written reports involving security related incidents and guest or employee accidents and ensures these are logged in the incident system by the General Manager.
• Improves safety and security at the hotel by communicating hazards with department heads and taking appropriate corrective action.
• Handles complaints, investigates, and thoroughly reports on guest or employee injuries, thefts, assaults, lost property, car accidents, loud parties, vandalism, and other safety and security related issues.
• Ensures that the Hotels Risk Management system is adapted to local conditions and that written manuals and procedures are in place in the hotel and available for all departments and employees as necessary.
• Ensures that routines and procedures are in place to keep all hotel entrances and exits are locked and unlocked per hotel policy.
• Maintains hotel key management procedures and ensures that all keys are accountable and only authorized persons have access to keys.
• Ensures that routines and procedures are in place to securely close down the different outlets at end of opening time.
• Ensures that all meeting rooms and exhibit rooms are secured to keep unauthorized individuals out of the area and prevent theft.
• Completes daily security log, including pertinent information from the shift.
• Completes worker’s compensation claims that occur on duty by investigating to determine how the accident occurred and what could have been done to prevent it.
• Ensures that all potential and real hazards are communicated and taken care of immediately.
• Applies hotel regulations, adhering to existing laws and regulations for safety, security and prevention.
• Anticipates possible and probable hazards and conditions and maintains order in the hotel dealing with the welfare of guests, assisting with problems and coordinate expedient response to emergency conditions such as fire or safety hazards and threats to life and/property in a calm, rational and persuasive manner.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operation Procedures on effective and efficient security screening/checks of guests, employees, visitors, etc, to ensure a safe and secure environment for all.
• Gather and share security intelligence always.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with 2 - 10 years relevant working experience preferably in the hospitality industry.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2026.