Chief Security Officer at Premium Swiss Hotels and Resorts

Premium Swiss Hotels and Resorts - Established in 2015, boasts a specialized team in the hospitality industry, with experience spanning across 25 years. Our head office is located in Zurich – Switzerland, and our regional offices are; Cairo, Egypt – Middle East & North Africa; Lagos, Nigeria – West Africa; and Nairobi, Kenya – East Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Security Officer

Location: Amuwo Odofin, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Category: Security
Reporting To: General Manager

Job Summary

• Manages the daily functions of the department to ensure protection of property assets, employees, guests and property.
• Maintains logs, certifications and documents required by law and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Trains staff in established emergency procedures and implements accident and fire prevention procedures.
• Position focuses on ensuring guest and employee satisfaction while achieving the operating budget.

Core Work Activities
Managing Security/Loss Prevention Operations:

• Assists the Director of Engineering in administering fire prevention programs and emergency preparedness.
• Conducts hazard and risk assessments at the property to include quarterly OSHA/SAFETY audits, incident tracking, and the hazard abatement process.
• Develops detailed "shut down" procedures for the property to ensure that all areas are secured at the appropriate times.
• Comply with applicable laws and safety regulations.
• Follow proper key control guidelines in loss prevention and in the property.
• Develop a monthly checklist for all CCTV equipment, alarmed doors, and duress alarms to ensure that they are fully functional.
• Incorporate into patrols, which encompass all areas of the property's interior and exterior, an inspection tour of recording system.
• Follow Duty of Care process for the protection of guests and employees.
• Follows up on all unusual activities in and around the property that would impair the well-being of guests and employees.
• Handles complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
• Implements action plans to monitor and control risk.
• Monitors all unusual activities in and around the property that would impair the well-being of guests and employees.
• Oversees all loss prevention operations to include but not limited to patrol process, emergency response, investigations (initial & follow up) for all guest and employee related incidents, shipping and receiving process (makes recommendations for improvement), electronic key system and manager on duties responsibilities.
• Oversees and guides the efforts of the Accident Prevention Committee.
• Oversees first aid program for guests and employees.
• Oversees the claims process and protects company assets by closely monitoring the General Liability and Worker's Compensation cases.
• Communicates the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety.
• Emphasizes teamwork, close working relationships with other departments and assertive hospitality to serve as a deterrent to crime.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Provides personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service:

• Meet quality standards and customer expectations on a daily basis.
• Identifies the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
• Inspects and critiques the performance of the loss prevention department to establish and maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service.
• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Develops liaison with local law enforcement and emergency services.
• Informs and/or updates the executives and peers on relevant information in a timely manner.
• Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Candidate Profile
Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years working experience in the security/loss prevention or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Criminal Justice or related major; 2 years working experience in the security/loss prevention or related professional area.

Application Closing Date
28th January, 2026.

How to Apply
Interest and qualified candidate should send their CV and a brief cover letter tto: hr@premiumswisshotels-resorts.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Premium Swiss Hospitality (PSH) upholds a commitment to fostering inclusivity and diversity within our workforce.
• As an equal opportunity employer, we prioritize a people-centric culture and pledge to prevent discrimination on any protected grounds, including disability and veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws.