Security Officer at Lily Hospitals Limited

Lily Hospitals Limited, established since 1986, remains one of the foremost hospitals in Nigeria and within the South-South region of the country. It is the first private hospital in Nigeria to achieve ISO 9001:2000 quality management system certification from the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) and was also recently accredited with a COHSASA (Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa) Certificate.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Security Officer

Location: Ozoro, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Security Officer will be responsible for safeguarding hospital premises, staff, patients, and visitors, ensuring the enforcement of access control, safety protocols, and general security procedures across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control access to hospital premises, verifying the identity of staff, patients, and visitors as required.
• Conduct routine patrols of the facility to detect and deter unauthorised access, theft, or security breaches.
• Respond promptly to security incidents, alarms, and emergencies, escalating to appropriate authorities where necessary.
• Maintain accurate security logs, incident reports, and visitor/vehicle registers.
• Assist with crowd and traffic control within hospital premises, particularly during emergencies or high-traffic periods.
• Enforce hospital safety policies, including parking regulations and restricted-area access.
• Support the management of critical incidents, including altercations, unauthorised removal of patients, or attempted theft of hospital property.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement and emergency services when required.
• Maintain a professional, courteous, and vigilant demeanour at all times.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a security role, preferably within a hospital, hotel, or corporate setting.
• Military, paramilitary, or professional security training/certification is an advantage.
• Physically fit, alert, and able to work night shifts and rotating duty schedules.
• Good observational, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• High level of integrity, discipline, and reliability.
• Basic knowledge of emergency response and first aid is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: recruitment@lilyhospitals.net using "Security Officer" as the subject of the email.