Do I need a licence to work as a security guard?

Private guard companies in Nigeria are licensed by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC); individual guards are usually vetted and trained by the company that employs them.

Should I mention my height or age?

Only if the advert asks. Some security adverts set requirements; if yours meets them, say so in one line.

Application letter for a security job

An application letter for a security job should state your experience guarding premises, any training, your fitness and reliability, and that you can work night shifts. Here is a sample, and a builder that writes yours.

Format: Nigerian; the layout employers here expect
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Sample letter

12 Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos. 080 0000 0000 5 November 2026

The Operations Manager, Shieldpoint Security Services Limited, 5 Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja.

Dear Sir/Madam,

APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF SECURITY OFFICER

I am writing to apply for the position of Security Officer advertised on BoQQs. I have four years' experience as a security guard at a corporate office and a residential estate in Abuja.

My duties include access control, visitor logging, night patrols and incident reports. I have completed basic security and first aid training and have never been absent from a scheduled shift without notice.

I am physically fit, available for day and night shifts, and can resume immediately. Thank you for considering my application.

Yours faithfully,

Musa Ibrahim

What makes it work

Lead with experience: Where you guarded and for how long — offices, estates, banks or sites.
Mention training: Security, fire safety or first aid training all count. Say who ran it.
Show reliability: Attendance and punctuality are what supervisors worry about most. A line on your record answers that.

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The job

Job titleCompanyHiring manager's nameLeave blank if the advert doesn't name anyone.Where you saw the job

Why you, why them

Why this company?One specific sentence about them, not you. Generic praise is what gets letters skipped.Strength 1Something you did, with a number if you can — not a personality trait.Strength 2Strength 3NYSC statusWhen you can start

Your details

Full nameEmailPhoneTown or city

Your name

5 November 2026

Dear Sir/Madam,

APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF [JOB TITLE]

I am writing to apply for the [job title] role at [company].

I have attached my CV and would welcome the chance to discuss how I can help [company]. Thank you for considering my application.

Yours faithfully,

Your name

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Common questions

Do I need a licence to work as a security guard?: Private guard companies in Nigeria are licensed by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC); individual guards are usually vetted and trained by the company that employs them.
Should I mention my height or age?: Only if the advert asks. Some security adverts set requirements; if yours meets them, say so in one line.

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