Overview
The Security Guard secures office premises, ensures the safety and security of personnel and assets, monitors security risks, and implements mitigation measures.
Key Responsibilities
- Following specific instructions ensures the security and protection of personnel and property by effectively monitoring and patrolling premises, managing access control, and responding to incidents promptly.
- Ensures that fire escapes are accessible, that fire alarms and fire extinguishing equipment are functioning and easily available and, in case of a fire, assists with firefighting services.
- Continuously monitoring surveillance systems, provides real-time updates and performs regular checks to identify and address security threats proactively.
- Checking the operation and maintenance of security systems, including video surveillance, alarm systems, and auxiliary systems, to guarantee their functionality and readiness at all times;
- Checks and makes sure that all visitors of the POiB present required documents, registered at the entrance and issued permission cards.
- Addressing and resolving basic building maintenance issues and coordinates with maintenance staff and external service providers to ensure a secure and safe environment.
- Collaborating closely with team members and supervisors to enhance security measures, implements process improvements, and ensures cohesive security operations across the organization.
- In case of burglary, the incumbent shall attempt to prevent a break-in or immediately report to law enforcement (where applicable). All such attempts must immediately be reported to the National Security Officer.
- Taking part in security assessments to identify vulnerabilities, proposes effective solutions and participates in training sessions and drills.
Required Experience
- Minimum two years of military/police service or two years of related work experience as a security guard, preferably in an international organization;
- Knowledge of basic security methods and practices to perform the limited intervention assignments.
- Knowledge of security and safety regulations, procedures and methods;
- Basic knowledge of firefighting and defensive actions;
- Basic knowledge of the Microsoft package is an advantage;
- Capability of handling a stressful situation;
- Ability to work irregular (extra) hours;
- Physical fitness and driver's license;
- Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds;
- Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
- Ability and willingness to work as a member of team, with people of different cultural, and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;
- Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications.
Qualifications
• Completed secondary education supplemented by training related to the security, police or military services;
