Security Officer

Company Overview

PA HR Consultancy provides HR services that help organizations hire, staff, and manage their workforce. The firm works to place qualified candidates into suitable roles across different sectors, with particular experience in security and facility management. It highlights professional conduct, transparent communication, and dependable support during the hiring journey.

Role Summary

This is a full-time, on-site Security Officer position in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The officer will be responsible for protecting the premises, keeping watch over assigned areas, and making sure access points remain secure. The position requires handling entry and exit control, checking identification, responding to alarms or incidents, and flagging any suspicious activity or safety issue.

Key Duties

The Security Officer will enforce site rules, assist guests and visitors, keep records of daily events, and coordinate with management and local authorities when needed. The role also calls for maintaining a professional appearance, following established security procedures, and helping create a safe atmosphere for employees, visitors, and property.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants should bring prior experience in security, law enforcement, or another protective services role. A practical understanding of security procedures, access control, and emergency response is important, along with strong alertness, sound judgment, and the ability to evaluate situations calmly.

Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills are needed for reporting incidents clearly and completing documentation accurately. The role also requires enough physical fitness to patrol, stand for long periods, and react quickly when required. Candidates must be dependable, honest, and able to follow instructions, comply with policies, and work well with supervisors and colleagues.

A high school diploma or equivalent is expected; additional security training or certification is a plus. Familiarity with basic security equipment and monitoring tools is useful, and the willingness to learn new systems is important. Flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays may also be required.

Working Conditions

This is an on-site role based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The position may require flexible scheduling, including shifts outside standard daytime hours.

About the Hiring Process

PA HR Consultancy describes its recruitment process as organized and guided, with support provided from selection through onboarding.