Overnight Security Officer

Parent Sector: Natural Sciences Sector (SC)
Type of contract: Project Appointment
Duration of contract: Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 12-JAN-2026

This position is a one-year contract with the possibility of extension depending on performance and budget availability.
Under the supervision of the Security Shift Lead the Security Guard acts as the contact point for security related operational issues and performs related surveillance incumbent collaborates with all other relevant offices and in particular with Receptionists (present on a 24h/7 days a week) visitors maintenance ICTS and Medical services as needed.
Carry out surveillance and control access to premises. Control IDs of visitors ensure their validity and ascertain the purpose of the visit. Use the necessary security instruments/equipment (video surveillance and recording system detectors alarm system access control system etc.) Check all common areas meeting rooms library and bathrooms and ensure the windows are properly closed prior to locking the buildings.
Identify the situations which are not part of the normal routine presence of people with a suspect conduct/comportment or illegal/unethical behaviour and report any emergencies immediately to supervisors. Take urgent measures in case supervisory guidance is not immediately available.
Intervene in case of person found with health problems call for medical intervention in urgent cases provide first aid support as needed. Serve as a first responder in case of fire.
Be part of the ICTP security network and actively participate in fire drills and other simulated and real emergencies.
Undertake protective surveillance duties against fire water leakage the deposit of dangerous objects or any other action which could cause damage or injury to premises or personnel. Enter any observations or actions taken into the security logbook. Drive official vehicles to move around the buildings for night patrol and whenever necessary.
Planning and organizing (C)

WORK EXPERIENCE

~ At least two (2) years of police military government or private security working experience preferably in an international environment.

Ability to work in an international and multi-cultural environment.
Good knowledge of standard office automation such as Excel and Word.
Ability to understand and operate at basic level technical installations like central heating air condition system surveillance and access control systems for the purpose of intervening in emergency to avoid further damages.
Flexibility to work within a 24-hour coverage shift system inclusive of night and weekend duties when required.
Very good sense of communication and human relations (sense of contact courtesy restraint respect of hierarchy).
Respect of the professional secrecy and the deontology proper to a security service.

LANGUAGES

~ Excellent knowledge of English and Italian.

WORK EXPERIENCE

~ Formal security qualifications and documented training in general security first aid fire prevention emergency response.

30 days annual leave family allowance medical insurance pension plan etc.
The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 36214 EUR.
The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice and may include tests and/or assessments as well as an interview.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference e-mail correspondence etc. UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency technical competence and integrity. UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.