Security Guard

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure all UNDP/PAPP security arrangements are in place
• Receive and register incoming and outgoing mail (in coordination with assigned Registry focal point)
• Search visitors’ personal bags and conduct physical searches if needed
• Deny access to anyone carrying a weapon
• Regularly patrol and inspect the interior and exterior of the building
• Ensure proper registry of all activities at the daily handover logbook
• Ensure proper registry of UN car movements after working hours and during weekends
• Maintain all security equipment and ensure good working conditions for all security equipment
• Ensure all security arrangements are in place in case of emergency
• Ensure VHF radio base functional and implement a daily radio check with UNDSS radio room
• Maintain direct contact with Security Analyst to inform about any related security incident or information
• Implement proper vehicle search at the vehicle entrance using the under-vehicle mirror
• Conduct VBIED security inspection of vehicles entering the car park
• Provide assistance to all staff of all agencies and visitors to the UNDP building
• Greet staff and visitors and provide answers to questions in a respectful manner
• Direct Visitors to the appropriate staff location
• Implement UNDP/PAPP proper access procedures, pass and ID system
• All visitors must enter through a metal detector, and all possessions are screened through an x-ray machine (in the absence of this equipment, a scan by utilizing a hand-held wand and visual inspection of possessions will take place)
• Aid the Security Analyst in all related security requirements when requested
• Be prepared to work in shifts and double shifts if required
• Aid the Security Analyst in administrative related tasks if requested
• Replace the Security Analyst in his absence if required
• Operate the centralized telephone system and maintain official lists
• Assist staff with making inter-office, overseas and domestic long-distance calls
• Answer and forward incoming calls to final destinations

Institutional Arrangement

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Competencies

• Level 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
• Level 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
• Level 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
• Level 1: Adapts to change, constructsively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
• Level 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
• Level 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
• Level 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies

• Business Direction & Strategy: Effective Decision Making: Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise and resources
• Security Services: Safety management (including Air, Road, Fire): Knowledge of air, road, and fire safety programmes/systems and ability to assess risks and identify mitigation measures
• Security Services: Security incident management & monitoring: Ability to provide adequate response to security incidents/events