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General Information

Contract Type: Fixed-term General Service

Grade: GS3

Estimated monthly remuneration: Euro 2,945

Closing Date: 04/06/2022

Responsibilities

Job Summary

OPCW Operations Security team is in search of a new colleague! The Operation Security Section is looking for a highly competent colleague to join the team. The Operations Security Section is located within the Office of Confidentiality and Security, which is responsible for the provision of safe workplaces for staff members, visitors, delegates, and the protection of OPCW assets.

Main Responsibilities

The main responsibility of the position includes the preservation of order and protection of persons and property on OPCW premises, carrying out 24-hour access control at the OPCW facilities; responsible for screening of visitors, contractors, OPCW staff members, delegates, personnel and generally, the provision of emergency response capability within the OPCW premises.

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Qualifications and Experience

Education

Essential:

High School Diploma or equivalent Diploma of Secondary education

Desirable:

Completion of a formal military or civilian police programme.

Essential:

Candidates must meet the following requirements to be eligible for consideration for a job as Security Officer:

• Between the ages of 22 and 35 years at the time of applications. Exceptions may be considered in case of previous extensive security related experience at international organisations or national police service;
• Excellent physical condition to allow completion of training programmes and performance of required functions.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential:

1 year of relevant security experience.

Desirable:

• At least 2 years’ experience with a civilian police force or three years in a military police force.
• First Aid diploma, or ability to obtain a First Aid qualification.

Desirable:

Previous experience in the security field with an International Organisation.

• Skills and Competencies
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Planning & Organising
• Accountability
• Creativity

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Languages

Fluency in English is essential and a good working knowledge of one of the other official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is desirable.

Additional Information

Staff members in the General Services category are normally recruited and paid on a local basis.

This appointment is for the duration of two years, with a six-month probationary period, and is subject to the OPCW Staff Regulations and Interim Staff Rules.

The mandatory age of separation at the OPCW is 65 years.

Fixed-term staff members participate in the OPCW provident fund. A monthly staff contribution is met with a doubled amount by the OPCW to ensure separating staff have the capital necessary to move on to new challenges.

The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description. Several vacancies may be filled.

Only fully completed applications submitted before the closing date and through OPCW CandidateSpace will be considered. Only applicants under serious consideration for a post will be contacted.

Applications from qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged.

Apply at: https://opcw-career.talent-soft.com/job/job-security-officer-gs-3-_250.aspx