Security Guard

Job Description

Dutystation: Copenhagen, Denmark

Functional responsibilities

The duties of the Security Guard include but are not limited to:

• Provision of security coverage at entry points throughout the United Nations Premises and at the annex buildings to prevent entry to unauthorized persons and the unauthorized removal of UN property.

• Performing indoor and outdoor duties on site as per SOPs of the designated post.

• Document all incidents on site relevant to the UN in Daily Activity Report (DAR) and ensure secure storage of any such documentation.

• Take a proactive approach in ensuring the continuous security and safety of UN Premises.

• Report damages and failures to facilities department and other appropriate contacts.

• Assist employees, guests, and contractors on site in complying with security policies, including ensuring the enforcement of UN Premises control and access procedures.

• Assist in case of emergencies and evacuations. (To be dispatched by Security Communications Centre (SCC)).

• Act as the Assisting Smoke Diver and participate in that function during an emergency.

• Participate in the 24/7/365 shift rotation between SCC, patrolling and access control.

• All officers are required to undergo training enabling them to backfill other security departmental task and functions without operational disruption (cross training)

• Handle mail and deliver.

• Ensure continuous operation of the on-site CCTV and access control systems.

• Monitor all available alarm and surveillance systems and take immediate and appropriate action when needed.

• Document all incidents on site by active use of CCTV and assure secure storage of such documentation.

• Report any security incident to the Security Associate/Guard Force Supervisor and/or DSA.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

• A Secondary degree and/or mandatory AMU-course for Security Officers or relevant UN, police, military, or Fire Department training is required.

Experience:

• A minimum 2 years of relevant experience with the UN, a security company, the police, the military, or the Fire Services is required.
• Driving license from the appropriate issuing authorities is required.

Language requirement:

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required.
• Knowledge of another official United Nations language and/or Danish is an advantage

About the Organization

TOGETHER, WE BUILD THE FUTURE

UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.

Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

We are proud of our people and embrace diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries from a range of backgrounds, and languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.

We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.