Security Team Lead
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Churchgate Group is seeking a full-time, onsite Security Team Lead for the World Trade Center (WTC) in Abuja. The role oversees physical security operations and shift teams, handles incidents and threat assessments, and supports safety training and policy compliance across the mixed-use complex.
- Full-time, onsite security leadership role at WTC Abuja.
- Supervises shift personnel, access control teams, and third-party guards.
- Covers CCTV monitoring, incident response, and threat assessments.
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Churchgate Group is seeking a full-time, onsite Security Team Lead for the World Trade Center (WTC) in Abuja. The role oversees physical security operations and shift teams, handles incidents and threat assessments, and supports safety training and policy compliance across the mixed-use complex.
- Full-time, onsite security leadership role at WTC Abuja.
- Supervises shift personnel, access control teams, and third-party guards.
- Covers CCTV monitoring, incident response, and threat assessments.
- Requires 10-13 years of experience and a BA/BSc/HND.
- Supports emergency drills, staff training, and security compliance.
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- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in security, hospitality, call_centerThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in AbujaThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Original source description
The Churchgate Group has become one of the largest and most successful conglomerates in the industrial, trading and building sectors of Nigeria and has earned a national reputation for its standards of quality. Since its inception, the privately held company has been one of the largest employers in Nigeria in a variety of business sectors and is regarded as ...
Security Team Lead
Job Type: Full Time
,
Onsite
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience
10 - 13 years
Location: Abuja
Job Field: Security / Intelligence
Job Summary
The
Security Team Lead
at the World Trade Center (WTC) Abuja will be responsible for overseeing daily physical security operations, supervising shift personnel, and safeguarding the complex’s assets, tenants, visitors, and high-profile dignitaries. The ideal candidate will combine strong operational leadership with strategic threat assessment to maintain a secure, professional, and welcoming environment across commercial, residential, and high-density areas of the facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership & Supervision
- Supervise, mentor, and deploy shift security personnel, access control officers, and third-party security guards across all access points and perimeter zones.
- Conduct daily shift briefings, guard inspections, roll calls, and debriefings to ensure strict adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Monitor surveillance operations (CCTV), access control systems, visitor management logs, and fire/safety alarm panels.
- Ensure seamless coordination with facility management and customer service teams to maintain high hospitality and safety standards.
- Incident Response & Threat Management
- Act as the primary first responder and incident commander for security breaches, medical emergencies, fires, natural hazards, or civil disturbances.
- Conduct initial investigations into theft, trespassing, policy violations, or unauthorized activities, compiling comprehensive reports for senior management.
- Maintain proactive threat assessment protocols and implement risk-mitigation strategies specific to high-profile mixed-use developments
- Training & Compliance
- Assist in organizing continuous training programs for security staff, focusing on physical security, emergency drills, conflict de-escalation, customer service, and report writing.
- Audit and enforce safety, health, environmental, and security policy compliance across the facility.
- Qualifications & Key Requirements
- Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc./B.A.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Criminology, Security Studies, Law, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Certification:
- Certified Protection Officer (CPO) certification or equivalent professional security management credential is required.
- Military / Law Enforcement Experience (Advantage):
- Prior service as an officer or non-commissioned officer in the
- Nigerian Armed Forces
- ,
- Nigerian Police Force (NPF)
- , or
- Department of State Services (DSS)
- is strongly preferred and will be considered a distinct advantage.
- Experience & Competencies
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive security experience, with at least 3 years in a team lead or equivalent capacity within high-grade commercial real estate, multi-tenanted facilities, international hotels, or critical infrastructure.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in modern security technologies, including digital surveillance (CCTV), automated access control systems, intruder detection systems, and incident report management software.
- Leadership & Communication:
- Excellent command of written and spoken English, strong interpersonal skills, crisis management abilities, and sound decision-making under pressure.
- Integrity & Professionalism:
- Unblemished track record of personal integrity, discipline, and commitment to confidentiality.
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Method of Application
- Interested and qualified? Go to
- Churchgate Group on hris.churchgate.com
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