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š OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI) is actively recruiting for a Guard position in Maiduguri. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Security / Intelligence sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.
šÆ IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: ⢠Experience Level: 1 year ⢠Educational Background: Others or equivalent ⢠Industry Focus: Security / Intelligence ⢠Location Preference: in Maiduguri
š¼ WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA The Guard position is an important role within Nigeria's Security / Intelligence sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.
š CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS With 1 year of experience, you're at an ideal point to expand your expertise in Security / Intelligence within Nigeria's growing market. This role offers growth opportunities and skill development.
š APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Guard position, ensure your CV highlights: ⢠Relevant experience matching the 1 year requirement ⢠Educational qualifications in line with Others ⢠Specific achievements in the Security / Intelligence field ⢠Any certifications or specialized training ⢠Proficiency in relevant software and tools
š NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The Security / Intelligence sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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PremiĆØre Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civiliansā victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency.Ā PUI has been operating in Nigeria since 2016, initially establishing its presence in Borno State with a field office in Maiduguri. Over the years, PUI has expanded its humanitarian response to deep-field locations, including Monguno and Pulka, and more recently to Katsina State in Northwest Nigeria. We are Ā recruiting to fill the position below:
Ā Job Title: Guard
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract General Objective / Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Officer, the Security Guard is responsible for ensuring the protection and security of PUI premises, personnel, and property.
ResponsibilitiesĀ and Tasks
Prevent the entry of anyone who does not have a valid reason to enter or contact the appropriate team for authorization Prevent the entry of anyone carrying a weapon Screen any visitorās cars coming into any PUI premises Screen persons authorized to enter the premises and make sure all visitors fill and sign the visitorās book with the necessary details Provide all visitors with a visitor tag and make sure all non-PUI staffs are carrying their tag to be identified Inform the relevant person of the visitorās arrival Guide visitors to the appropriate person or to the waiting area
Ensure security of PUI premises and property to be protected by watching over the entire designated area and perimeter fence and carrying out regular patrols Keep watch over the perimeter fence of the PUI facility If guarding a door or gate, remain close to it Immediately contact his/her direct supervisor in case of intruders/thieves Ensure the security of vehicles on the premises, direct them in and out, and ensure that vehicle windows are closed in the event of rain and radios are off Check that the doors and windows in the various buildings are locked and that internal lights are switched off at night during handover and when the occupants or staff leave the premises Check that security lights are working properly and inform the line manager of any problems. Ensure that no material is taken out of PUI premises without prior authorization Do not enter premises to which access has not been previously authorized Remain on duty until other guard comes to do a handover and never leave the post unattended. For each movement, register all information in the movement book: time, destination, passengersā¦
Look after all equipment provided Ensure that the guardās torch is working properly, return used batteries and keep the necessary supply of spare batteries Ensure that radio/phone is working and that there is always an extra battery or charger available Ensure the correct use of generator and water pump: starting, switching off, record sheet of operating hours and maintenance. Ensure that tanks are full with diesel/petrol Ensure correct use of extinguishers as well as know where they are located Hand over correctly at each change of shift checking that all guard material is in perfect state (ex. radio, torch, boots, raincoats, etc.) and in case of a problem report it to line manager Keep their specific working area organized Activate and switch off the generator as needed or as specified by established procedure, and fill out the log book Ensure that there is always a fuel reserve in the generator and check the oil level Assist with the loading and unloading of goods/materials, if necessary The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the projectās needs.
Inform line manager of any incidents within or near the premises Inform line manager of any security issues Follow the security tree communication channel.
Interested candidates should possess an FSLC with at least 1 year experience.
N267,949 monthly. Application Closing Date
10th September, 2026. How to Apply
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Note: Only shortlisted candidates are contacted.
Monthly based
Maiduguri
Maiduguri
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