Close Protection Officer, FS4

The Close Protection Officer provides protective services within the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, acting as a Close Protection Officer or Security Liaison Officer. The role involves conducting close protection operations, assisting team leaders, supervising national drivers, and contributing to operational needs assessments.

Responsibilities

• Act as Close Protection Officer (CPO) or Security Liaison Officer (SLO) as required by the most senior security professional.
• Assist the Close Protection Team Leader (CPTL) to perform his duties as instructed by the Close Protection Coordinator (CPCO).
• Conduct protective services as per the UNDSS Personal Protection Services Operations Manual and related policies and guidance.
• Assist in training sessions on close protection subjects, especially to Close Protection Assistants (CPA).
• Supervise Close Protection national drivers in the performance of their assigned duties when necessary.
• Contribute to determining equipment, facility and supply needs based on operational requirements.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Possession of the UN Close Protection Officer Certification (CPOC) is desirable.
• Technical training in military or police procedures as well as training in close protection, self-defense and security techniques is required.
• At least six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in close protection with a local, national, private, or international security organization, including experience working in or in support of a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization is required.
• Experience and proficiency in the use of close protection weapons, communications, surveillance equipment, and vehicles is required.
• Experience in static and mobile protection is desirable.
• Experience in conducting close protection training is desirable.
• English and Spanish at UN Level III for reading, writing, listening, and speaking are required.

Skills

• Close Protection
• Self-Defense Techniques
• Security Techniques
• Military Procedures
• Police Procedures
• Use of Close Protection Weapons
• Communications Equipment Operation
• Surveillance Equipment Operation
• Vehicle Operation
• Static Protection
• Mobile Protection
• Close Protection Training Delivery
• UN Close Protection Officer Certification
• Driving License
• Field Operation Security
• Security Liaison Duties
• Operational Needs Analysis

Languages

English, Spanish