Security Officer (WAE Roster) - United Nations Office at Nairobi

About the role

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. Its Security and Safety Service provides security to delegates, staff, visiting dignitaries and other visitors. This is a When Actually Employed (WAE) roster position for a Security Officer in the Department of Safety and Security, Nairobi. The appointment is limited to the Department of Safety and Security and is for multiple positions; a formal Letter of Appointment is prepared when the selected candidate is called upon to serve a meeting, and the appointment is effective only on the days of assignment.

Key responsibilities

• Protect persons and UN property by guarding entry points and enforcing UN security policies and regulations.
• Control entry and exit points, verify accreditation, bookings and identification, and operate turnstiles and access-control systems.
• Register and direct visitors and delegates, issue and recover visitor badges, manage late bookings and escort after-hours visitors.
• Provide information and directions to persons associated with the organization.
• Respond on scene to security and safety incidents, applying the appropriate level of force in line with the UN Use of Force Policy, and take the lead when a supervisor is absent.
• Prepare detailed written reports of unusual incidents and maintain logs and rosters, including event logs during emergencies.
• Conduct exterior, premises, grounds and watch-tour patrols, reporting security, fire and safety violations to the Security Control Centre.
• Perform specialized tasks such as investigations, technical countersurveillance, threat and risk analysis, electronic security, K-9 operations, emergency and fire safety.
• Screen personnel, packages and vehicles, including metal-detector clearance and x-ray checks, and retain custody of weapons found on site.
• Prepare briefings and short instructional materials for delegates and staff under the guidance of a Security Inspector and Security Lieutenant.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus supplementary post-secondary training in security or military.
• At least three years of experience in security operations (civilian police, military police or other relevant security); two years less required for a first-level university degree.
• One year of international experience in specialized security functions is desirable.
• Knowledge of international security operations within the UN Security Service is desirable.
• English and Kiswahili at UN Level II (reading, writing, listening and speaking).