Senior Security Guard

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.

Main Purpose

The Senior Security Guard performs a variety of routine duties that contribute to the safety of staff, visitors, premises and assets at FAO.

 

Supervision Received/Exercised

The Senior Security Guard works under the overall guidance of the Chief, Security Service and the direct supervision of a Security Officer. When applicable, he/she receives guidance on a daily basis by the Security Supervisor (Lieutenant).
Supervision received provides technical support and on-the-job learning. The incumbent may coordinate more junior security staff.
 

Working Relationships

The Senior Security Guard is exchanging security-relevant information with staff, visitors, and security teams in following and monitoring technical and administrative security requests and procedures.

Key Functions/Results

•    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, receive and log mail after normal business hours.
•    Lead patrols in assigned areas included in parking area; detain and accompany any persons acting unlawfully to the Security Supervisor on duty; control, by means of verification of building passes, the entry of all persons into FAO premises, refer any irregularities to the Security Assistant (Lieutenant) on duty; call taxis for FAO staff/non staff, visitors and delegates.
•    Ensure that security measures are observed at the entrances/exits on FAO premises relating to the control of the removal of FAO; maintain continuous surveillance against fire, water leakage, the deposit of dangerous objects or any other action; perform prescribed safety measures.
•    Receive VIP visitors and high-level officials and provide appropriate security assistance.
•    Be responsible for ‘Lost/Found’ by either supplying information or issuing relevant receipt.
•    Monitor the internal alarm system on site and cameras; alert operating and emergency staff, as appropriate.
•    In the Control Room, monitor the video and electronic control surveillance systems; alert Guards through the radio system to security risk situations and advise on appropriate action to be taken; call the emergency services, if required.
•    Receive urgent communication and refer issues to the responsible Assistant Security Supervisor (Sergeant).
•    Perform other related duties as required

 

Impact Of Work

The Senior Security Guard participates as part of a team in the provision of security support services. Actions reflect on the clients served and on the immediate and wider work unit.

 

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

Education: Secondary School Education
Experience: 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
Languages: Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English and Italian
IT Skills: Basic knowledge of the MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment

Residency: General Service Staff are recruited locally. To be eligible for this position, candidates must be nationals of the country of the duty station or possess an existing visa/work permit and reside within commuting distance of the duty station at the time of the application. “Commuting distance” means the distance within which staff members can travel daily between their place of work and their residence.

 

Competencies

•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building Effective Relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

 

Technical Skills

•    Knowledge of the use of security and safety systems and of applying protective procedures and techniques
•    Ability to render First Aid
•    Ability to intervene on a Fire Incident
•    Qualification in handling firearms

 

Special Requirements for Security Staff

•    Highly developed sense of responsibility
•    Emotional stability
•    Availability to work on shifts
•    Physical fitness for duty
•    Driving license with irreproachable driving record