Close Protection Officer (Bogota)

About the role

These positions are located in Bogota within the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC). The incumbent will report to the Close Protection Coordinator (CPCO) through the Protective Services Unit (PSU) Team Leader, operating under the Integrated Security Workforce framework.

Key responsibilities

• Act as Close Protection Officer (CPO) or Security Liaison Officer (SLO) as required.
• Assist the Close Protection Team Leader (CPTL) in duties directed by the CPCO.
• Conduct protective services following the UNDSS Personal Protection Services Operations Manual.
• Support training sessions on close protection tactics for Close Protection Assistants.
• Supervise national drivers performing protection duties when needed.
• Determine equipment, facility, and supply needs based on operational requirements.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Required profile

• Professionalism: extensive knowledge of close protection tactics, military/police background, ability to manage stress and threats.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Qualifications: valid driver’s license; UN Close Protection Officer Certification (desirable); technical training in military or police procedures, self‑defence and security techniques.
• Experience: minimum six years of progressive close protection experience, including work with UN field operations or comparable international organizations; proficiency with protection weapons, communications, surveillance equipment and vehicles.
• Languages: English (UN Level III) and Spanish (UN Level III).

Required skills

• Valid driver’s license.
• Close protection weapons handling.
• Communications equipment operation.
• Surveillance equipment operation.
• Vehicle operation for protection missions.
• UN Close Protection Officer Certification (desired).