African Union VIP Protection Jobs in Ghana

African Union VIP Protection Jobs in Ghana


Purpose of Job

  • Provides daily technical support in the execution of security operations activities in a bid to ensure a safe and secure work environment.

    Main Functions

  • Provide timely safety and security administrative and operational support;

  • Assist in activity planning;

  • Prepare operational work schedules and follow up implementation;

  • Coordinate and/or engage in technical assistance and/or logistical work;

  • Assist in the creation, improvement and maintenance of operational processes and systems;

  • Prepare office communication and draft reports;

  • Handle communication at operational level and provide update;

  • Assist in the compilation and maintenance of data and information for preparation, implementation and monitoring of budgets, activities etc.;

    Specific Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review security plan for the VIP movements;

  • Protecting the VIP or designated official from threats of physical violence;

  • Provide immediate lifesaving treatment to the VIP in the event of an incident/attack;

  • Conducting reconnaissance for premises, such as events, hotels, restaurants and theatres, before the VIP arrives;

  • Surveying the layout of venues, noting potential hazards and exposure to risks;

  • Driving the VIP when required;

  • Accompanying the VIP on business and/or social trips;

  • Maintain continues communication with security emergency operations center and control room before, on the move and after any movement of the VIP to and from any location;

  • Report daily activities and irregularities;

  • Gather regularly threat information from Emergency planning and response /threat and risk Unit

  • Conduct personal threat assessment to the VIP;

  • Plan and conduct security survey of meeting venue’s, hotels, restaurants and theatres, before the VIP arrives;

  • Monitor the electronic surveillance equipment used on the premises

  • Work with staff
    to develop safety plans for the buildings that monitored

  • Report daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage or theft

  • Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and vehicles and prevent passage of prohibited materials or articles into restricted areas

  • Perform and other related duties and functions as necessary or incidental to the proper performance of this position.

    Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

  • Diploma in Security Studies or related fields with 5years of relevant work experience in Police, military, or VIP security.

    Or

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Security Studies or related fields with 2years of relevant work experience in Police, military, or VIP security.

    Required Skills

  • Sound planning and organisational skills

  • Good interpersonal skills

  • Strong communication ability both orally and in writing

  • Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

    Leadership Competencies

  • Flexibility

  • Risk Awareness and Compliance

    Core Competencies

  • Teamwork and Collaboration

  • Accountability awareness and Compliance

  • Learning Orientation

  • Communicating Clearly

    Functional Competencies

  • Trouble shooting.

  • Job Knowledge Sharing..

  • Task Focused.

  • Continuous Improvement Awareness.

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; African Union VIP Protection Jobs in Ghana


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