International
Facilities Services Ltd. (IFS) is seeking an experienced, highly disciplined,
and operationally mature Security Manager to lead and coordinate security
operations at designated and assigned clients sites
The successful
candidate will serve as the primary security lead for client facilities and
will oversee all day-to-day security coordination, emergency preparedness,
access control, incident management, and supervision of outsourced security
personnel deployed by third-party security providers.
This is a
high-responsibility leadership role requiring strong operational command
capability, corporate security experience, stakeholder management maturity, and
the ability to operate effectively within a sensitive and high-visibility
environment.
Key
Responsibilities
Security Operations
Leadership
- Lead and coordinate all security
operations across designated client site/s
- Ensure effective protection of lives,
assets, infrastructure, and visitors
- Maintain high standards of vigilance,
discipline, and operational readiness among all deployed security
personnel
Outsourced Security
Management
- Supervise and coordinate outsourced
security personnel and guard-force operations
- Monitor compliance with deployment
standards, SOPs, and service expectations
- Conduct regular inspections, audits, and
performance reviews of deployed guards
- Liaise with outsourced security vendors on
operational improvements and incident management
Access Control
& Surveillance
- Oversee access control systems, visitor
management procedures, and vehicle screening operations
- Supervise CCTV monitoring operations and
security control room activities
- Ensure effective perimeter security and
sensitive area protection
Event & VIP
Security Coordination
- Coordinate security planning and
operational support for:
- state functions
- diplomatic engagements
- concerts
- cultural events
- executive visits
- Liaise with government security agencies
and protocol teams where required
Incident &
Crisis Management
- Lead emergency response coordination
during incidents or security breaches
- Conduct preliminary investigations and
prepare incident reports
- Develop and implement crisis response and
escalation procedures
- Ensure readiness for fire, medical,
evacuation, and public safety incidents
Risk Assessment
& Compliance
- Conduct periodic security risk assessments
and vulnerability reviews
- Recommend and implement security
improvement measures
- Ensure compliance with all site security
policies and operational procedures
Reporting &
Stakeholder Engagement
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly
security reports
- Provide security briefings to management and
client representatives as required
- Maintain professional engagement with
clients, government agencies, and stakeholders
Requirements
Required
Competencies
- Strong leadership and operational command
capability
- Excellent incident response and crisis
management skills
- Strong understanding of access control and
CCTV systems
- Experience supervising outsourced guard
operations
- Strong report writing and communication
skills
- High level of professionalism, discipline,
and integrity
- Ability to engage confidently with senior
stakeholders and government agencies
- Calm and composed under pressure
Professional
Certifications
- CPP (Certified Protection Professional)
- PSP (Physical Security Professional)
- HSE / Emergency Response Certifications
- Security Risk Management Certifications
Benefits
Skills Required
- Strong leadership and operational command capability
- Excellent incident response and crisis management skills
- Strong understanding of access control and CCTV systems
- Experience supervising outsourced guard operations
- Strong report writing and communication skills
- High level of professionalism, discipline, and integrity
- Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and government agencies
- Calm and composed under pressure
- CPP (Certified Protection Professional)
- PSP (Physical Security Professional)
- HSE / Emergency Response Certifications
- Security Risk Management Certifications
What We Do
International Facilities Services (IFS) is an integrated facilities management company providing global standard hard and soft maintenance services to clients across Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and the Middle East. Their expertise spans janitorial cleaning, security, catering, camp management, and technical building maintenance, aiming to enable sustainable profitable enterprise performance through the whole life management of physical assets.








