Internal Security Officer (CCTV Monitoring & Analysis)

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Security Officer (CCTV Monitoring & Analysis)

Location: Ajah, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Summary:

• The role involves identifying, assessing, and promptly escalating security incidents, supporting investigations through surveillance evidence management, maintaining accurate incident records, and ensuring compliance with the University’s security policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• The Internal Security Officer (CCTV Monitoring & Analysis) is responsible for safeguarding the University’s people, assets, and facilities through the effective monitoring and operation of CCTV surveillance systems.

The candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Monitor CCTV cameras and surveillance systems continuously to ensure effective coverage of designated areas.
• Conduct routine checks to ensure CCTV equipment is fully operational and report equipment faults or technical issues promptly.
• Ensure uninterrupted surveillance operations throughout assigned shifts.
• Ensure compliance with all University security policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Detect, assess, and promptly escalate suspicious activities, security breaches, safety hazards, and unauthorised access.
• Observe security trends and proactively identify potential risks requiring intervention.
• Collaborate with security personnel and relevant departments during security incidents.
• Restrict access to the CCTV Control Room to authorised personnel only.
• Retrieve, review, and preserve CCTV footage to support investigations in accordance with established procedures.
• Report security incidents promptly and maintain accurate incident logs and reports.
• Perform other security-related duties as assigned by Management.
• Support emergency response activities, security drills, and special events.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of surveillance footage, investigations, and security information.

Qualification and Experience

• The Internal Security Officer (CCTV Monitoring & Analysis) should possess excellent observation and analytical skills, sound judgement, integrity, and a high level of vigilance.
• Candidates should also have at least three (3) years’ relevant experience in security operations, CCTV monitoring, surveillance, law enforcement, or a related security role.
• Experience in a higher education institution, corporate environment, or other regulated organisation is an added advantage.
• The role requires strong report-writing abilities, basic computer proficiency, effective communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Candidates should possess a minimum of an SSCE or OND. A professional certification in Security Management, Security Operations, CCTV Operations, or a related discipline will be an added advantage.

The candidate should also possess the following competencies:

• Incident identification and escalation
• Effective communication skills
• Calmness under pressure
• Confidentiality
• CCTV monitoring and surveillance
• Security risk awareness
• Sound judgement
• Reliability and punctuality
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Accountability
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Basic computer skills
• Report writing and documentation
• Professionalism
• Integrity and trustworthiness
• Observation and attention to detail
• Vigilance and alertness

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a Cover letter and their CV, including certified copies of their Degrees and Diplomas, to: [email protected] using the “Internal Security Officer (CCTV Monitoring & Analysis) – 2026” as the subject of the email.

Note

• The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.
• The University retains the right to verify all information provided by candidates.
• Should you not receive a reply within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• Individuals from previously disadvantaged population groups are encouraged to apply.