On-call Security Guard
Pay and conditions
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Job Description
Provide on-call, rotating-shift security coverage for the UN House in Sarajevo, protecting personnel, visitors, premises and assets. The guard will control pedestrian and vehicle access, patrol facilities, operate control-centre and screening systems, respond to emergencies, maintain incident and key logs, and enforce UN security procedures without a guaranteed minimum number of working hours.
Key Details
Department
UN House
Position details
Experience level
Early
Minimum experience
2 years
Category
General
Grade
NPSA-2
Arrangement
Onsite
Education
High school
Work hours
Eight or twelve-hour rotating shifts, including night shifts, on an on-call basis with no guaranteed minimum hours
Job areas
Language Requirements
Required
English
Summary of Responsibilities
- Control pedestrian and vehicle access to UN House facilities
- Screen visitors, vehicles and equipment and prevent unauthorized access
- Patrol internal areas, perimeter, access points and parking areas
- Inspect premises and report security-equipment or infrastructure deficiencies
- Operate the security control centre and emergency communication systems
- Respond to incidents and implement emergency and contingency procedures
- Maintain security logbooks and provide event-security support
- Participate in security briefings, drills and training activities
Role Requirements
- Secondary education
- At least 2 years of security-field experience
- Experience in access control, video monitoring, patrolling and protection of premises and assets
- Experience in security reporting, record-keeping and maintenance of logbooks and incident documentation
- Experience working with Windows and Microsoft Office applications
Desired Criteria
- Professional training, certification or licensing for physical-security services
- Experience responding to fire, medical, evacuation and security emergencies
- Experience providing security services to international organizations or diplomatic missions
Skills to Have
Tools Knowledge
Additional info
- The engagement is on an as-needed basis
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNDP Careers, on 12 Aug 2026.