Senior Security Guard

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO

Staff Closes 03 Apr 2026 0 days left

Overview

The Senior Security Guard performs routine duties to ensure the safety of staff, visitors, premises, and assets at Palazzo Blumenstihl, applying safety and emergency procedures.


Key Responsibilities
  • Receive personal documents and issue building passes and parking permits.
  • Respond to routine inquiries and provide information.
  • Maintain up-to-date directories and log mail after business hours.
  • Lead patrols in assigned areas, including parking areas.
  • Detain and accompany persons acting unlawfully to the Security Supervisor.
  • Control entry to FAO premises by verifying building passes.
  • Refer irregularities to the Security Assistant (Lieutenant).
  • Call taxis for FAO staff, visitors, and delegates.
  • Ensure security measures are observed at entrances/exits for the control of FAO property removal.
  • Maintain continuous surveillance against fire, water leakage, dangerous objects, or other actions.
  • Perform prescribed safety measures.
  • Receive VIP visitors and high-level officials and provide security assistance.
  • Be responsible for 'Lost/Found' items.
  • Monitor the internal alarm system and cameras.
  • Alert operating and emergency staff as appropriate.
  • Monitor video and electronic control surveillance systems in the Control Room.
  • Alert Guards via radio to security risk situations and advise on appropriate action.
  • Call emergency services if required.
  • Receive urgent communication and refer issues to the Assistant Security Supervisor (Sergeant).
  • Perform other related duties as required.
Required Experience

Four years of experience with a national or international police force, armed forces, a private security organization, fire brigade or security service of a large organization, or in a position requiring high security, confidentiality and total integrity.

Qualifications

Secondary School Education

Other Details
Languages Required
Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and Italian.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
Fixed term: one year with possibility of extension
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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