Senior Security Guard

The Senior Security Guard will be reporting directly to the Safety and Security Associate (SSA), he/she is responsible in assisting the SSA in monitoring the physical security as well as ensuring the compliance with security policies at the UN City, Copenhagen facility as well as being the main security focal point during daily operations at the UNICEF compound.  He/she is expected to take a proactive approach in order to prevent security/safety related incidents to follow operational instructions given by the SSA.

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

• Performing indoor and outdoor patrols and screening duties on site as per SOP’s 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.
• Report damages and failures to facilities department and other appropriate contacts.
• Assist employees, guests and contractors on site in complying with security and access procedures.
• Assist in case of emergencies and evacuations, (to be dispatched and instructed by SCC).
  • 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 delivers same.
  • Ensure continuous operation of the on-site CCTV and access control systems.
  • Report any security incident to the supervisor.
  • In a team of three guards, be the main focal point for daily security operations at the UNICEF compound and be available to assist UNICEF management on all security matters.
  • Identify issues in order to improve daily operations including changes in procedures and SOPs and report these to supervisor.
  • Follow-up on procurements needs regarding security and other necessary equipment at UNICEF and report the needs to the supervisor.
  • Perform tasks not specifically mentioned in these terms of reference, in compliance with the UN Security post orders and as requested by the SSA.

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

• A minimum of one year experience from relevant administrative work with the UN, a security company, the police, the military or the Fire Services is required.

Language skills:

• Excellent skills in both English & Danish (oral and written).

Legal requirements:

• No entries in employees criminal record (penal code violations). Record must be provided to department management on an annual basis.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.