Chief Security Officer at FoLiXx Hospitality

FoLiXx Hospitality is recruiting to fill the position of Chief Security Officer in Lekki, Lagos. The successful candidate will lead security operations, develop effective security systems, prevent threats, protect company assets, and ensure the safety of customers, employees, executives, and facilities across the organisation.

Established in 2018, FoLiXx Hospitality provides contemporary entertainment experiences through themed nightlife events, live performances, restaurants, and special occasions.

Job Details

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• Company: FoLiXx Hospitality
• Location: Lekki, Lagos
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Application Closing Date: 20th November, 2026

Job Summary

The Chief Security Officer (CSO) will develop, implement, coordinate, and enforce a comprehensive security management framework across FoLiXx Hospitality’s business units. The role requires a strategic security leader with strong operational, intelligence, investigative, and team management skills.

The successful candidate must be capable of identifying threats before they escalate, establishing preventive controls, managing security emergencies, supervising security personnel, and maintaining consistent security standards. Experience in nightlife operations, VIP protection, crowd management, and sensitive security situations will be particularly valuable.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Security Strategy and Systems Development

• Develop and implement comprehensive security strategies across all business units.
• Establish standard operating procedures, security policies, emergency response protocols, and operational guidelines.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments and identify vulnerabilities.
• Establish clear reporting structures, escalation procedures, and accountability frameworks.
• Develop security deployment plans tailored to each business unit.
• Review existing security systems and recommend improvements.

2. Security Operations and Field Leadership

• Oversee daily and nightly security operations across assigned business units.
• Ensure adequate deployment of security personnel during operational hours.
• Conduct regular inspections and patrols to identify security vulnerabilities.
• Supervise entrances, exits, restricted areas, VIP sections, and backstage locations.
• Ensure security personnel remain at designated duty posts and follow established procedures.
• Maintain security coverage during shift changes, breaks, and emergencies.
• Enforce discipline, punctuality, and professionalism while protecting the customer experience.
• Provide direct operational oversight during peak nightlife activities and other critical periods.

3. Security Intelligence and Threat Prevention

• Establish and supervise an effective internal security intelligence structure.
• Develop systems for identifying potential threats before they materialise.
• Coordinate intelligence gathering concerning suspicious activities, theft, fraud, misconduct, and security breaches.
• Investigate reported vulnerabilities and recommend preventive measures.
• Establish confidential reporting channels for security concerns.
• Ensure intelligence activities are lawful, ethical, properly authorised, and respectful of employee and customer privacy.

4. Crowd Control, VIP Security and Nightlife Management

• Develop crowd management strategies for clubs, lounges, events, and high-capacity operations.
• Supervise bouncers, security supervisors, intelligence officers, and other security personnel.
• Enforce access control at entrances, VIP sections, restricted areas, and executive locations.
• Coordinate security arrangements for celebrity appearances, concerts, major events, and special activations.
• Provide appropriate security support for VIPs, executives, and high-profile guests.
• Manage aggressive customers, intoxicated guests, and confrontational situations professionally.
• Prevent overcrowding, violence, harassment, theft, and disorderly conduct.
• Ensure security personnel use lawful and proportionate intervention techniques.

5. Incident Management and Emergency Response

• Establish effective incident reporting and emergency response systems.
• Coordinate responses to theft, violence, security breaches, medical emergencies, fire incidents, and other critical situations.
• Ensure incidents are promptly escalated to the appropriate management personnel.
• Investigate security incidents, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed incident reports documenting events, persons involved, actions taken, findings, and recommendations.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and emergency response agencies when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records and preserve relevant evidence.
• Implement preventive measures to reduce the recurrence of security incidents.

6. Security Personnel Management and Performance Control

• Supervise security supervisors, bouncers, intelligence personnel, and other assigned operatives.
• Establish clear job descriptions, reporting relationships, and performance expectations.
• Prepare duty rosters, deployment schedules, and operational coverage plans.
• Conduct security briefings, performance reviews, and staff training.
• Identify training needs and coordinate professional development programmes.
• Enforce discipline and recommend corrective measures for misconduct, negligence, or poor performance.
• Ensure personnel understand company policies, access-control procedures, and emergency protocols.
• Monitor departmental performance using measurable security key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Recommend staffing adjustments based on operational requirements and risk assessments.

7. Asset Protection and Loss Prevention

• Develop security controls to protect company property, equipment, inventory, cash-handling areas, and other assets.
• Identify vulnerabilities that could lead to theft, unauthorised access, vandalism, or financial losses.
• Collaborate with Finance, Inventory, Operations, and Facility Management to strengthen asset protection.
• Establish procedures for receiving, dispatching, and moving valuable items.
• Investigate suspected theft, missing assets, and related incidents.
• Recommend controls to minimise losses and improve accountability.

8. CCTV, Surveillance and Security Technology

• Coordinate the effective use of CCTV systems, access-control infrastructure, and other security technologies.
• Work with Facility Management to ensure security equipment remains functional.
• Identify surveillance blind spots and recommend improvements.
• Establish procedures for monitoring, retrieving, and preserving CCTV footage.
• Ensure surveillance systems support incident investigations and threat prevention.
• Maintain appropriate controls over access to surveillance records.

9. Stakeholder and Regulatory Coordination

• Maintain professional relationships with law enforcement agencies and emergency services.
• Coordinate security arrangements with event organisers, external security providers, and operational managers.
• Ensure security operations comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
• Manage external security vendors and evaluate their performance.
• Represent the security department during management meetings and operational reviews.

10. Security Reporting and Management Accountability

The Chief Security Officer will prepare and submit structured security reports, including:

• Daily Security Reports: Operational observations, incidents, deployment compliance, and immediate concerns.
• Weekly Security Plans: Planned deployments, identified risks, preventive measures, and required management support.
• Weekly Performance Reports: Security activities, incidents, investigations, corrective actions, and departmental performance.
• Monthly Security Reviews: Security trends, risk exposure, personnel performance, and recommendations for improvement.
• Incident Investigation Reports: Root-cause analysis, accountability, corrective actions, and preventive measures.

All reports must be accurate, timely, actionable, and supported by verifiable information.

Requirements

Interested candidates should possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Security Management, Criminology, Risk Management, Law Enforcement, Military Studies, or a related discipline.
• At least five years of relevant security experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
• Experience managing security operations across multiple locations or within a complex, high-traffic business environment.
• Experience in hospitality, restaurants, retail, logistics, manufacturing, or another asset-intensive operating environment is an advantage.
• Relevant certifications in security management, emergency response, or investigation are desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of incident investigation, evidence handling, CCTV operations, access control, and loss prevention.
• Working knowledge of applicable Nigerian security, employment, privacy, and safety requirements.

Application Closing Date

20th November, 2026.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the application link below:

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