SECURITY GUARD

DUTY STATION:                 Sarajevo

GRADE:                                 3

CONTRACT TYPE:            National

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:

Under the general supervision of the Head of Security the direct supervision of Regional Security Shift Leader, Security guard is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties and to ensure that general security of OHR personnel and properties is maintained.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Access control to the OHR premises and its parking area;

·        Monitoring security both internally and externally through physical patrols, alarms and camera technology;

·        Monitoring and operating all equipment in Security Operations (OPS) Room;

·        Letter bomb recognition and appropriate action;

·        Receiving and checking of incoming mails;

·        Acting where necessary as fire wardens;

·        Acting where necessary as medical first aider;

·        Assisting in building clearance/evacuation in cases of emergency;

·        Acting as an unarmed searching facility when necessary;

·        Answer telephone calls in a polite and helpful manner and transfer calls to the correct departments;

·        Take messages on behalf of OHR employees who are not available at the time;

·        To be part of OHR security team for external conferences and meetings;

·        When on leave covered by other Security guard on roster basis;

·        Verify visitors identity and where necessary issue appropriate passes after security clearance;

·        Confirm visitors appointment with the relevant departments;

·        Make written record of visitor in visitors register.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:          

·        Good spoken English is essential;

·        Previous experience of professional police or military police work;

·        Valid driving license;

·        Well groomed with a good level of physical fitness;

·        Ability to work in team as well as unsupervised;

·        Confidentiality and flexibility.

Any person with the above qualifications should provide (in English) a CV with a one-page cover letter and references to the following:

Personnel Department

Office of the High Representative

Emerika Bluma 1, 71000 Sarajevo

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Fax: +387 (0) 33 283 771            E-mail: application@ohr.int

 

Reference number: 2008/11

Closing date for applications: 25 March 2008

 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

No telephone inquiries please