Security Lieutenant

This position will be temporarily vacant for a period of 364 days. This position is located in the Safety and Security Services, Santiago, Division of Administration. The Security Lieutenant reports to the the Security Captain or supervising officer.

**Responsibilities**:
Under the overall supervision of the Security Captain or supervising officer, the Security Lieutenant will be responsible for the following duties:

- Organizes and manages the activities and operations of the Unit.
- Inspects line-ups of officers to ensure that they are properly attired and equipped, as well as knowledgeable of the daily security requirements.
- Assigns officers to areas and maintains contact with supervisory personnel and officers.
- Directly supervises Unit personnel.
- Ensures that all posts are properly and effectively manned.
- Assures the proper maintenance of all relevant equipment and records.
- Prepares and reviews incident reports of the Unit; guarantees that all incidents and complaints reported are effectively addressed.
- Reviews all meeting and special event schedules to determine staffing requirements. Recommends inter-unit redeployments to resolve temporary personnel shortages.
- Assumes command of emergency or heightened security situations until properly relieved.
- Reviews security arrangements and staffing resources on a continuous basis and makes recommendations to the Security Inspector for improvements in the procedures or more effective deployment of staff.
- Carries out patrols to monitor performance of officers under command and to inspect uniforms, equipment and general appearance of subordinates.
- Replaces Security Captains as required.
- Performs all other related duties as required.
- Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
- Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.

Competencies
- 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.
- Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification
Having passed the United Nations Security Officer Test (SOT) is desirable.

Security or military training is required.

Work Experience
At least seven years of experience in all areas of the security operation within the UN Security Service, including investigation, physical security, personal protection, strategic and operational planning, fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical and hazardous material response, video imaging badge systems and methods of instruction or related area is required.

Experience on Safety and Security operations (Military/police or other security field’s experience/background) and, a minimum of two years prior experience at a supervisory level are required.

Experience in the area of risk/threat analysis, is desirable.

At least one year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English and Spanish (both spoken and written) is required.

NOTE: ‘Fluency’’ equals a rating of ‘’fluent’’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand).

Assessment
Applicants will be assessed based on the information provided in their APs. Short-listed applicants might be contacted by the Hiring Manager for further assessment.

Special Notice

- This position will be temporarily vacant for a period of 364 days.
- While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

United Nations Considerations

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

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