Security Inspector

Join the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) as a Security Inspector and contribute to the organization's mission to provide leadership, operational support, and oversight of the United Nations security management system globally.

The Security Inspector is responsible for performing armed security functions and reporting directly to the Assistant Chief or another assigned supervising officer. This role requires a high level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to the United Nations' values and principles.

• Protect the life of persons in the UN complex and preserve UN property by leading the security coverage of entry points throughout the United Nations complex.
• Lead the on-scene response to security and safety incidents on a daily basis and during periods of heightened security.
• Lead the activities and operations of the Service and ensure post coverage as well as the formulation and application of various security plans and standard operating procedures.
• Lead, direct, and guide subordinate supervisory staff in their duties, responsibilities, and performance.
• Consult with and advise the Assistant Chief of all matters and activities of concern planned or taking place within the UN complex.
• Ensure that the established goals and objectives are accomplished in accordance with prescribed priorities, time limitations, and financial conditions.
• Determine work schedules and adjust thereto considering changing requirements.
• Conduct regular briefings with supervisory personnel; counsel, coach, and mentor staff as required.
• Develop, prepare, and manage security training programs, exercises, and drills.
• Ensure that all posts are properly and effectively supervised and staffed by adjusting their composition for operational requirements.
• Establish coordination mechanisms and standards for the work of specialized units in charge of technical areas such as investigations, technical counter-surveillance, threat, and risk analysis, electronic security, access control, and screening operations.
• Review the recommendations of subordinate supervisors on candidates for recruitment and selection of staff for higher-level positions, lateral reassignments, and assignments to specialized units and deployments abroad.
• Ensure that all incidents and complaints reported are effectively addressed and appropriate measures are taken to curtail reoccurrences.
• Assist in the preparation of budget proposals and performance reports by drafting inputs.
• Manage and process overtime and attendance of personnel under command.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid host country licenses, including a handgun license from the Police Department - City of New York (non-revoked) and a motor vehicle permit from the appropriate issuing authorities within the New York tristate area.
• Valid UN Weapons Permit and meet all UN firearms qualification standards.
• Passed the United Nations Security Officer Test (SOT).
• Additional security or military training.
• A minimum of 18 years of experience in security operations within the UN Security Service.
• Experience in the security management of international high-level events.
• Experience in the development of standards, instruction, and application of use of force equipment and firearms.
• Experience in the design, implementation, and management of electronic security systems.
• Experience in specialized security functions such as investigations, technical counter-surveillance, threat, and risk analysis, electronic security, access control, and screening operations.

Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

A written assessment test may be administered to applicants followed by a competency-based interview.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is taking efforts to improve gender parity, including full implementation of the UN-wide and Departmental Gender Strategies.

We are committed to providing an inclusive culture and exciting opportunities for women in the security and operations field.

These positions are subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules.

All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country.

A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.

Appointment against this position is for an initial period of one year. The appointment or assignment and renewal thereof are also subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval, or extension of the

must be in excellent physical and mental condition. They must pass a physical fitness test in order to be considered eligible for employment.

Security officers at all levels are required to avail themselves for a random drug testing (ST/AI/2003/2).

Security officers are required to work weekends and holidays, on overtime, and on various shifts in uniform and/or civilian clothes.

Officers will be required to be in possession of a valid UN Weapons Permit and meet all UN firearms qualification standards.

Officers will be required to work weekend, holidays, overtime, and on various shifts.

Officers will be required to remain compliant with the specified Service Dress and Bearing manual and in accordance with the relevant Host Country Law Enforcement Standards.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity.

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.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c).

Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised.

This condition of service applies to all position-specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions.

Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on "Manuals" in the "Help" tile of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances, and guidelines.

Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening.

No amendment, addition, deletion, revision, or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted.

Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the

openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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.