Senior Security Guard

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO | Staff |
Closing: 10 Feb 2026 11 days remaining
Location: Rome

Overview

The Senior Security Guard performs routine duties to ensure the safety of staff, visitors, premises, and assets at FAO. The role contributes to providing a safe and secure work environment.

Tasks Summary
  • Receive personal documents and issue building passes and parking permits.
  • Respond to routine inquiries and provide information or redirect as appropriate.
  • Maintain up-to-date directories and receive and log mail after normal business hours.
  • Lead patrols in assigned areas, including parking areas.
  • Detain and accompany any persons acting unlawfully to the Security Supervisor on duty.
  • Control entry of persons into FAO premises by verifying building passes.
  • Refer any irregularities to the Security Assistant (Lieutenant) on duty.
  • Call taxis for FAO staff/non-staff, visitors, and delegates.
  • Ensure security measures are observed at entrances/exits relating to the control of removal of FAO property.
  • Maintain continuous surveillance against fire, water leakage, deposit of dangerous objects, or other actions.
  • Perform prescribed safety measures.
  • Receive VIP visitors and high-level officials and provide appropriate security assistance.
  • Be responsible for 'Lost/Found' items.
  • Monitor the internal alarm system on site and cameras.
  • Alert operating and emergency staff as appropriate.
  • In the Control Room, monitor video and electronic control surveillance systems.
  • Alert Guards through the radio system to security risk situations and advise on appropriate action.
  • Call emergency services if required.
  • Receive urgent communication and refer issues to the responsible Assistant Security Supervisor (Sergeant).
  • Perform other related duties as required.
Experience Requirements

Four years of experience with a national or international police force, armed forces, a private security organization, fire brigade or security service of a large organization, or in a position requiring high security, confidentiality and total integrity.

Qualification Requirements

Secondary School Education

Other Details

Languages Required: Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and Italian.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: Fixed term

Work Modality:

Remuneration:

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