Overview
The Security Officer will assist in the supervision of a Security Unit, monitor local security conditions, and advise UN personnel on security issues. The role involves contributing to the implementation and evaluation of the security plan and coordinating emergency response capabilities.
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 coordinating a 24-hour Emergency Response System.
- 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 and maintains fire evacuation plans.
- Conducts physical security inspections of facilities.
- Assumes responsibility for guard force management.
- Monitors and evaluates office physical security measures and conducts security surveys.
- 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 and technical specifications for security equipment procurement.
- Monitors security equipment and ensures compliance with policy.
- Coordinates issuance of identity cards, background checks, and entry controls.
- Sets up and manages a warden system.
- Acts as Duty Officer within the Security Section.
- Provides emergency response and first aid.
Required Experience
A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the military, police, security management or analysis with a military, police or international security management organization, including at least two years experience and exposure at the international level and at least one year of experience in a conflict and post conflict environment is required. Experience in digital security solutions, including Power Apps and integrated data platforms within the Security Operations Centre (SOC), to enhance reporting efficiency and streamline operational workflows is desirable. Experience in providing emergency response and first aid, including the effective use of medical kits and trauma equipment. Assesses, stabilizes, and responds promptly to medical emergencies, applying established procedures to support personnel safety and contribute to overall security operations is desirable.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate is required.
