Security Officer - Multiple Positions When Actually Employed (WAE) Roster, G4

• Protect lives and UN property by securing entry points and preventing unauthorized access or removal of property.
• Control access by verifying identification, accreditation, and visitor bookings, and operate security systems.
• Register and direct visitors, issue visitor badges, manage late bookings, and maintain records of barred persons.
• Provide information and directions to staff, delegates, and visitors.
• Respond to security and safety incidents, applying appropriate force as per UN policy, and lead in the absence of supervisors.
• Prepare detailed reports on unusual incidents and use computer applications for documentation.
• Conduct patrols around UN premises to detect and report security, fire, and safety violations.
• Perform specialized security tasks such as investigations, counter-surveillance, threat analysis, electronic security, bombing prevention, emergency response, and fire safety.
• Prepare presentations and briefings under supervision for delegates and staff.
• Screen personnel, packages, and vehicles entering the UN complex, including use of metal detectors and x-ray equipment, and manage weapons found on premises.
• Maintain logs and rosters during emergencies and ensure proper documentation for UN property leaving the complex.
• Remain alert for security breaches or unusual activities and report immediately.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Completed high school diploma or equivalent.
• Additional post-secondary training in security or military fields.
• At least three years of experience in security operations, including roles in police or military.
• If holding a first-level university degree, the required experience is reduced by two years.
• Preferably at least one year of international experience in specialized security roles such as investigations, counter-surveillance, risk analysis, electronic security, access control, bombing prevention, K-9 operations, close protection, emergency response, or fire safety.
• Knowledge of international security operations within UN Security Service areas like investigations, physical security, personal protection, planning, fire prevention, emergency medical response, or related fields is desirable.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili at UN Level II for reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting your application before Thursday, 19 November 2026. The employer has not specified which documents to include beyond the application itself.