Chief Security Officer(CSO) at YellowDoor Hotels

Work Arrangement: On-site, 24-hour operation with on-call availability for emergencies outside core hours

Compensation: ₦250,000 – ₦400,000

Job Overview

YellowDoor Hotels is a boutique hotel group in Abuja operating 24 hours a day across premium apartments and a flagship restaurant. This is the senior security leadership seat: you own the strategy, the team, and the systems that keep guests, staff, and assets safe around the clock. If you have built security operations from the ground up and led people through real emergencies, this role was written for you.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all three shifts and maintain 24/7 security coverage across the property
• Lead incident investigations and produce accurate, confidential written reports
• Manage CCTV, access control, fire, and alarm systems to ensure full operational coverage
• Enforce loss-prevention controls across cash points, bar, kitchen, and storerooms
• Build, roster, train, and appraise an in-house security team across all shifts
• Serve as on-site incident commander during emergencies until handover to external services

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience
• Security Operations & Risk Management
• Incident Investigation & Report Writing
• 24/7 Shift Oversight & Rostering
• CCTV & Access Control Management
• Loss Prevention & Asset Protection
• Emergency Response Planning & Drills
• Team Leadership & People Management
• Staff and Guest Safety in Hospitality
• Leadership & Team Management
• Incident & Emergency Response Planning
• Access Control, CCTV & Security Systems
• Investigation & Report Writing
• Hospitality Security & Guest Safety Protocols
• Knowledge of Security Policies, Procedures & Compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Budget Management for Security Department
• Security Vendor & Contract Management
• Cross-department Security Training Delivery
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or PSP Certification
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Fire Safety or First Aid / CPR Certification

What the Role Offers

• Strong performance in this role positions the CSO for a broader Head of Administration & Operations remit as YellowDoor grows its footprint across Nigeria.
• Boutique operation with high standards and a warm but no-nonsense culture. Performance is expected and tracked. People are supported to grow but held firmly accountable. Cross-department collaboration is real and daily.