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Assistant Operations Manager – Manned Guarding

Proten | Lagos, Nigeria

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About the Role

Proten International is recruiting a dynamic and experienced Assistant Operations Manager – Manned Guarding on behalf of our esteemed client in the security sector. In this vital role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining exceptional security standards, overseeing field deployments, and ensuring that our client's assets and personnel are fully protected through rigorous operational excellence and proactive management.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee daily manned guarding operations, deployments, site supervision, and overall service delivery across assigned locations.
  • Ensure strict compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), post orders, company policies, service standards, and ISO requirements.
  • Manage key client relationships, proactively resolve complaints, and provide expert security advisory support.
  • Conduct comprehensive security risk and threat assessments while recommending effective mitigation measures.
  • Lead incident investigations, direct emergency responses, and implement timely corrective actions.
  • Supervise Operations Coordinators, Patrol Supervisors, Contract Managers, and frontline security operatives.
  • Monitor team performance, enforce discipline, and support continuous training, induction, and staff development.
  • Prepare detailed operational reports and track service performance metrics across multiple sites.
  • Support the Sales team with pre-sales security assessments, technical proposals, and operational requirements to drive business growth and client retention.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree or HND in Security Management, Criminology, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
  • 5 to 8 years of proven experience in security operations, specifically within manned guarding and physical security.
  • Minimum of 2 to 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity handling multi-site security teams.
  • Strong working knowledge of guarding operations, risk assessment methodologies, and emergency response planning.
  • Demonstrated expertise in client relationship management and operational procedure development.
  • Relevant professional security certifications will be considered a distinct advantage.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary package aligned with industry standards.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within an international firm.
  • Comprehensive health insurance and other corporate welfare benefits.
  • A collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.

Skills

Manned Guarding Security Operations Risk Assessment Incident Management Client Management Team Leadership Contract Management Compliance Business Development Operational Reporting
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