Employer: FAO
Main Purpose
The Senior Security Supervisor (Captain) plays a lead role in the coordination of security services at FAO. He/ she supervises and monitors the implementation of all security and safety operations, requiring in-depth knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
Supervision Received/Exercised
The Senior Security Supervisor (Captain) works under the overall guidance of the Chief, Security Service, and the direct supervision of a Security Officer.
Work is performed autonomously, showing a high degree of initiative and independent judgment. Supervision received is focused on facilitating service delivery. The incumbent provides guidance and training to security and non-security staff in the Organization.
Working Relationships
The Senior Security Supervisor (Captain) has frequent contacts with staff, non-staff and visitors at all levels and liaises at the working level with police authorities, local administration, fire services and other emergency services while coordinating and supervising all security and safety issues and procedures.
Key Functions/Results
Supervise, coordinate and monitor the implementation of security and safety measures, personnel's attendance and work performance; evaluate the quality of services; prepare reports and recommendations to improve and modernize the security and safety measures
Prepare the work plans of security service staff and review and amend as required
Plan procurement and maintenance of specialized security equipment; organize asset management; act as a role model in the performance of security services; instruct and train security and non-security staff in the entire range of security services
Coordinate security measures during special events at FAO premises
Respond to staff security emergencies and provide and/or organize immediate assistance; call emergency services outside working hours and perform first aid, if required
Ensure appropriate assistance in carrying out enquiries in cases of theft, acts of vandalism or other actions endangering staff members, visitors and FAO property
Intervene and mediate in cases of controversy between security personnel and other staff members or the general public
Liaise with the Italian authorities (Police/Fire/Administration) and emergency services on all safety aspects to ensure the correct application of security and safety measures
Perform other duties as required.
Impact Of Work
The Senior Security Supervisor (Captain) plays a lead role in the coordination and supervision of security services for FAO. The incumbent's work has a direct impact on the smooth operations of the Service and on the work of constituent units. Actions reflect directly on the successful achievement of the Security Service's mandate.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
Education\: Secondary School Education
Experience\: Seven years of relevant experience with a national or international police force, armed forces, a private security organization, fire brigade or security service of a large company/organization. Experience in managing teams and assets
Languages\: Working knowledge (Level C) of English and of one of the other FAO languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish)
IT Skills\: Good knowledge of the MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment
Competencies
Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical Skills
Thorough knowledge of the use of security and safety systems and of applying protective procedures and techniques
Thorough knowledge of FAO's organizational units, their functions and key personnel
Knowledge of asset management functions
Very good supervisory skills
Ability to render First Aid
Ability to intervene on a Fire Incident
Special Requirements for Security Staff
Highly developed sense of responsibility
Emotional stability
Ability to coordinate activities and staff in emergency situations
Availability to work on shifts
Physical fitness for duty
Driving license with an irreproachable driving record
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified applicants may include an assessment exercise and a technical / competency-based interview.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified applicants may include an assessment exercise and a technical / competency-based interview.