Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Elevated HR Limited

Experience: Senior-level

Education: Bachelors

Job-type: Full Time

Location: Lagos

Field: IT

Elevated HR Limited is a rapidly expanding recruitment and staffing company. A one-stop place for employers looking to recruit top talents across different sectors of the economy. By combining professionalism, technology and data, we deliver the best value to clients.

Job overview 

  • The Chief Security Officer (CSO) is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of the organization’s security strategy, policies, and programs.
  • The role ensures the protection of staff, assets, information, and facilities across all business operations, while aligning with regulatory requirements and organizational objectives.

 Responsibilities
Strategic Security Leadership:

  • Develop and implement comprehensive security strategies and frameworks to safeguard company assets, personnel, and infrastructure.
  • Advise senior management on emerging risks, threats, and vulnerabilities affecting the organization.
  • Establish crisis management, incident response, and business continuity plans.

Operational Security Management:

  • Oversee daily security operations across all company locations, subsidiaries, and distribution channels.
  • Manage security personnel, including recruitment, training, deployment, and performance monitoring.
  • Conduct regular audits, patrols, and inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with security standards.
  • Implement and maintain access control systems, surveillance, and monitoring technologies.

Risk, Compliance & Investigation:

  • Identify and assess security risks, fraud, and threats to the business.
  • Lead investigations into security breaches, theft, and misconduct, with clear reporting and escalation.
  • Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company security policies.
  • Coordinate with law enforcement and relevant agencies when required.

People & Stakeholder Management:

  • Train and sensitize staff on security awareness, emergency response, and workplace safety protocols.
  • Build strong relationships with internal departments to ensure security measures support business goals.
  • Liaise with external stakeholders, including government and security agencies, to strengthen organizational resilience.

 Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Security Studies, Criminology, Law, Business Administration, or related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP, CISSP) are an added advantage.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive security management experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Corporate or industrial security background preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of physical security, investigations, and risk management.
  • Ability to design and enforce security policies and crisis management frameworks.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Method of application 

Meet the Qualifications? Email your CV to [email protected] using the job title e.g‘’Field Sales Associates” as the subject of the mail.

  • Note: Only qualified candidates with the relevant field experience living on the Island would be considered.

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