Lead Security Instructor

Job Description

• We are seeking a highly experience and passionate Lead Security Instructor to lead the training, induction, orientation and continuous development of our security personnel.
• The ideal candidate must possess extensive experience within the private security industry and have a strong ability to transfer knowledge, build discipline and develop highly competent security officers 

Key Responsibilities
Training & Development:

• Design, develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for newly recruited and existing security personnel 
• Conduct induction and orientation programs for all newly employed guards before deployment 
• Develop training curricula, lesson plans, presentations, practical exercises and assessment materials 
• Deliver classroom and field-based training covering: 
• Guarding operations
• Access control 
• Patrol procedures 
• Incident reporting 
• Customer service 
• Emergency response 
• Fire prevention and firefighting
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
• Conflict management 
• Security ethics and professionalism 
• Communication and radio procedures 
• Observation and reporting techniques 

1. Executive protection fundamentals 

Standards & Compliance: 

• Ensure all guards meet the Company’s operational and professional standards before deployment 
• Conduct competency assessments and recommend certification for successful trainees
• Identify knowledge and performance gaps and develop refresher training programs 
• Maintain training records, attendance registers, assessment reports and certification records 
• Ensure training programs comply with industry regulations and Company policies

Operational Support:

• Conduct periodic field visits to evaluate guards’ performance and reinforce training 
• Recommend operational improvements based on observations from deployed personnel 
• Participate in incident investigations where additional training interventions are required 
• Support operations in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and post instructions 

Leadership: 

• mentor and coach guards, supervisors and patrol personnel 
• Promote discipline, professionalism, integrity and excellent customer service among security personnel 
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence 
• Collaborate with Operations, HR and Management on workforce development initiatives 

Academy & Commercial Training:

• Support the development of Watchguards’s training programs for corporate clients and external participants 
• Facilitate security awareness sessions, fire safety training, workplace security programs and other specialized courses 
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Company’s training offerings and instructional materials 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management, Criminology, Law, Military Science, Psychology or a related field 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the private security industry 
• At least 3 years’ experience delivering training or supervising security personnel
• Demonstrated experience in guard induction, orientation and operational training 
• Experience in developing training materials and conducting practical assessments

Strong Qualities:

• Creative and entrepreneurial 
• Confident and professional
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• High level of integrity and discretion 
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Applications to:  View email address on hotnigerianjobs.com using "Application for Forensics Manager" as the subject of the email.

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