Within limits of delegated authority, the Associate Security Officer may be responsible for the following duties:

Preparation of draft security plans for specific areas of operations; Conduct of security assessments, in accordance with the UN Security Risk Management model, to ensure the safety of staff to enter or return to a location where actual or suspected problems exist; Investigate and prepare reports on minor cases of theft, illegal entry, assault, or other incidents when the extent of the infraction is readily determinable; Development of drafts of specific security threat and risk assessments associated with threats by criminal, terrorist or extremist groups to the UN Organizations system and its individual components. The assessments include electronic crime tracing and determination of the severity and possible impact on the Organization; Development and enhancement, at the local level, of;the methodology for risk assessments, maintenance of databases of threats and associated risks; Timely distribution of assessment of risks to UN duty stations and field offices affected by identified threats; Coordination of assessment activities with the appropriate focal points within the Department of Safety and Security as well as security focal points of UN systems organizations; On-site coordination of specific security operations, including but not limited to: VIP visits, evacuation and relocation, convoy movements and response to incidents or emergencies (including those involving casualties); Assist in recruitment, training and supervision of junior staff; Acting in a higher level capacity in the temporary absence of more senior security professionals.

Are considered acceptable: First-level university degrees (Bachelors or equivalent) in relevant field such as criminology, criminal justice, security management or related field.; Military or police academy training equivalent to a first-level university degree will also be considered. At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience related to military, police or security occupations. Experience in security analysis and assessments and forensic computer evaluations an asset.

Examination Sample: Specialized Paper - Security (P2)

Examination Sample: General Paper (P2)