Overview

The Security Officer, FS-6, contributes to office management procedures, strategizes and develops security plans, and conducts assessments of local security conditions. The role involves advising UN personnel on security issues and serving as a member of the Security Cell.

Tasks Summary

• Contributes to office management procedures and/or supervises a Security Unit.
• Strategizes and develops effective security and contingency plans.
• Conducts assessment of prevailing local security conditions and advises UN personnel on security issues.
• Serves as a member of the Security Cell, implements and evaluates the security plan.
• Evaluates emergency evacuation capability and assists in the supervision of evacuation exercises.
• Determines accessible areas, maintains tracking systems and coordinates a 24-hour Emergency Response System.
• Analyzes the level of security risk for the area of operations.
• Monitors, conducts or coordinates security operations.
• Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and other stakeholders.
• Briefs superiors on the status, activity and requirements of the unit.
• Ensures that fire prevention devices and fire-fighting equipment are available.
• Reviews fire evacuation plan and coordinates fire drills and training.
• Conducts physical security inspections of facilities.
• Assumes responsibility for guard force management.
• Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures and conducts security surveys.
• Assists in the investigation of security-related incidents.
• Identifies gaps in existing capability and recommends amendment.
• Participates in the planning process of protective services for Senior UN Officials.
• Drafts Statements of Requirement and provides technical specifications for security equipment procurement.
• Participates in the inspection of security equipment.
• Assists to supervise the issuance of identity cards, background checks and entry controls.
• Manages a warden system.
• Acts as Duty Officer within the Security Section.
• Provides advice and training to UN personnel on security matters.
• Manages a Security Training Unit, identifies training needs and ensures delivery of security training.
• Participates and assists as a facilitator to UN DSS standardized programmes of instructions.
• Participates and assists as a facilitator for security training conducted in other entities of the UNSMS.
• Performs other duties as required.

Experience Requirements

A minimum of ten years with high school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate (five years with a first-level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in security operations or similar within a military, police or security management is required. At least two years’ experience and exposure at the international level and in a conflict or post conflict environment is required. Proven experience in adult learning, designing and delivering policy-based training programmes is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.