SECURITY SERGEANT, FS4, FS4
Department/ Office
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Duty Station
ARUSHA
Posting Period
6 June 2011-5 August 2011
Job Opening number
11-SEC-ictr arusha as-19987-R-ARUSHA
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Security and Safety Section, Division of Administration in UNICTR in Arusha (Tanzania). Under the direct supervision of a security lieutenant and overall supervision of the Chief Security and Safety Section.
Responsibilities
Acts as first line supervisor of a team of security officers by providing guidance through the dissemination of instructions and the issuance of operational orders, and by monitoring compliance with standard operating procedures.
- Monitors the team's actions in access control tasks, - including the identification and security screening of incoming pedestrians and the inspections of vehicles – as well as in indoors and outdoors preventive patrols aimed at maintaining public order.
- Supervises traffic and parking control activities carried out by the team inside the UNICTR grounds.
- Prepares and submits reports related to the above-mentioned activities and contributes in the presentation of relevant statistics.
- Participates in the performance appraisal of staff under the incumbent's responsibility.
- In response to complaints of physical or verbal aggression, as well as of theft, loss or damage of UN property makes initial assessments of the situation, takes statements, conducts preliminary inquires and draws up the related fact finding reports.
- Provides advice to staff members and, as necessary, takes preventive action to forestall losses, damage or theft; in this sense acts at all times as source of guidance and information to delegates, visitors and staff members, using the documents and files at his/her disposal.
-If assigned to the Security Control Centre, supervises the work of the security staff therein assigned by ensuring the optimal exploitation of security equipment, mainly CCTV surveillance and alarm systems.
-May be called upon to take charge of organizing all or some basic or refresher training or the training of the new security officers.
-May be called upon to assist the Operations Officer in verifying security officers attendance, drawing up leave schedules and duty lists and compiling periodic reports.
-Takes responsibility for the equipment assigned to security posts under his/her supervision and may receive additional responsibilities in regard to the custody and administration of the Service's equipment and materials.
-Assigned to act as squad leader UNICTR, or to take up an operational team during weekends, holidays, or nights.
-At any time and without previous notice may be called upon to temporarily perform tasks of higher level.
-Within the framework of existing rules and regulations, may be called upon to perform other functions or tasks compatible with his or her responsibility, anytime or in any place, including during off-working hours, in accordance to the needs of the Section.
-Engages in permanent professional development by participating in both in-house and external training programmes with a view to achieve and maintain the needed versatility to assume multifaceted assignments.
- Candidate must have a valid driving license.
Competencies
Core Competencies:
Professionalism :
- Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
- Demonstrated expertise in the handling of firearms as well as on first-aid and self-defense techniques.
Communication:
-Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
-Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
-Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
-Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience
-Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed
Teamwork:
-Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
-Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others
-Places team agenda before personal agenda
-Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position
-Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings
Accountability:
-Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments
-Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards
-Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules
-Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments
-Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Client Orientation:
-Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients " and seeks to see things from clients' point of view
-Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect
-Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions
-Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems
-Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects
-Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client
Education
High school diploma or equivalent. Additional training in a recognized security unit (police, gendarmerie, armed forces, United Nations Security and/or equivalent) is required. Must have passed the United Nations Security Officer Test (SOT) at Headquarters or an equivalent locally-administered test at Offices Away.
Work Experience
At least six years of experience, and at least three years in front line supervisory tasks, in the armed forces or police, gendarmerie, United Nations security or equivalent, or related field, of which three years preferably in the United Nations.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations International Tribunal for Rwanda. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Assessment Method
Candidate will be evaluated based on the eligibility criteria and technical or competency-based interviews.
Special Notice
Extension of the appointment is subject to Extension of the Tribunal's mandate and/or the availability of the funds.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
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