Security Guard

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

• Perform indoor and outdoor duties on site as per SOP’s of the designated post.

• Document all incidents related to UN personnel, property or assets in the Daily Activity Report (DAR) and ensure secure storage of any such documentation.

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

• Report damages to facilities and failures to the respective department, authority. .

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

• Assist in case of emergencies and evacuations, and provide first aid if necessary. 

• Undergo necessary training activities.

• Handle mail and deliveries according to procedures.

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

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

• Process and Issue ID cards to staff, contractors, etc. 

• Report any security incident to Security management. 

• Perform any other tasks delegated by Security management.

Education:

A Secondary degree and 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.

Language requirement:

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

Legal requirements:

Provision of clear criminal records (i.e. no penal code violations). Records must be provided to department management on an annual basis, or when requested (within one week from the date of request).

Contract type: Local Individual Contract Agreement (LICA) 

• 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.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• 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
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• 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.