Job Posting: 24/Jul/2025 Closure Date: 24/Sep/2025, 4:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: CSOS Job Type: Staff position Type of Requisition: General Service Grade Level: G-2 Primary Location: Italy-Rome Duration: Up to 11 months Post Number: N/A IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device - Staff in the General Service category are recruited locally from the Primary Location area, which is where the office is located_ - FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture - Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply - Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values - FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination - FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations._ Organizational Setting The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind. Main Purpose The Security Guard performs a limited variety of routine duties that contribute to the safety of staff, visitors, assets and premises at FAO Headquarters. Supervision Received/Exercised The Security Guard works under the overall guidance of the Chief, Security Services and the direct supervision of a Security Officer. He/she receives guidance on a daily basis by the Senior Security Supervisor (Captain) or a Security Supervisor (Lieutenant). Supervision received provides close guidance and support. Working Relationships The Security Guard has frequent contacts with staff/non-staff, visitors and immediate colleagues while following technical and administrative security procedures. Key Functions/Results - Control entry and ensure security of the organizational premises and staff; - Undertake routine patrols of assigned areas, maintaining continual surveillance against fire, water leakage and any other occurrence which might damage premises or staff and keep up to date records of patrols; - Open and close buildings; check that all office machines, air conditioners, lights etc. are turned off after working hours; - Investigate and report on all incidents on organization premises that involve a breach of security procedures, injuries or theft and report back to supervisor; - In case of incidents or emergencies on the organization’s premises, instruct staff and visitors of security procedures including fire control procedures and evacuation where necessary and ensure the physical security of premises and staff; - Issue building passes and parking permits; - Respond to enquiries and provide appropriate information or suggests alternative sources of information; - Be responsible for “Lost/Found” by either supplying information or issuing relevant receipt; interact as necessary with police authorities, local administration, fire services and other emergency services; - Discharge transportation duties, as appropriate, including through a daily shuttle van service between external parking facilities and FAO premises; - Discharge access control duties at FAO Reception Pavilion, including visitors, contractors, suppliers, meeting attendees, and visitors of FAO Official Museum; - Ensure a safe and secure environment during high-level events hosted at the Headquarters premises; - Perform other related duties as required. Impact of work The Security Guard participates as part of a team in the provision of routine security support services. Actions affect the immediate clients served. The impact of work usually does not go beyond the individual work assignment. Education: Secondary School Education Experience: Two years of experience with a national or international police force, armed forces, a private security organization, fire brigade or security service of a large organization, or in a position requiring high security, confidentiality and total integrity Languages: Working knowledge (Level C) of English and Italian Competencies - Results Focus - Teamwork - Communication - Building Effective Relationships - Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical Skills - Ability to render First Aid - Ability to intervene on a Fire Incident - Qualification in handling firearms Special Requirements for Security Staff - Highly developed se