Overview
The Security Officer, FS-4, is responsible for assisting in the supervision of a Security Unit, drafting security plans, and monitoring local security conditions to advise UN personnel.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists in the supervision of a Security Unit.
- Drafts and updates security contingency plans.
- Monitors local security conditions and advises UN personnel.
- Serves as a member of the Security Cell.
- Monitors air, land and sea emergency evacuation capability and conducts exercises.
- Assists in evaluating accessible areas and maintaining tracking systems.
- Contributes to security risk assessments.
- Monitors, conducts or coordinates security operations.
- Maintains communication with security focal points and stakeholders.
- Assists in briefing senior officers on unit status.
- Ensures fire prevention devices and equipment are available.
- Conducts routine physical security inspections.
- Assumes responsibility for guard force management.
- Provides advice and training on security matters.
- Investigates security-related incidents.
- Contributes to identifying capability gaps and making recommendations.
- Assists in planning protective services for Senior UN Officials.
- Prepares Statements of Requirement for security equipment procurement.
- Monitors security equipment.
- Coordinates issuance of identity cards and entry controls.
- Sets up and manages a warden system.
- Acts as Duty Officer within the Security Section.
Required Experience
A minimum of six (6) years of progressive responsible experience in international relations, disarmament affairs, conflict resolution, crime or terrorism prevention, security, risk, disaster, post disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction or emergency management and preparedness in the public or private sector areas responsible for responding to emergency situations that directly impact security is required. Experience in research, analysis, report writing, and the preparation of assessments on security, political, legal, or operational issues is required. Experience in the preparation of analytical statistical reports is desirable. Experience in the analysis of either security, crime, political, or military trends is desirable.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate is required.
