Security Officer Class D
Resume:
PHP: BEST LOUIS
PHP ****
Current Employee
*. UN Index Number 2 . Category/Grade
423074 FS-4/13
3. Start Date of Appointment 4. End Date, If any
August 1999
5. Organization or Agency
Peacekeeping Operations and Missions
6. Department, office, or mission
UNAMI.
7. Type of Appointment
Continuing Appointment
8 . Limitations to Appointment
N/A
General Details
1. Family Name First Name Middle Name Maiden Name if any BEST LOUIS St Clair
2. Date of Birth 3. City of Birth Country of Birth 11 Feb 1958 Bridgetown Barbados
4. Country of Nationality at Second Nationality (If 5. Country of Present Second Nationality (USA) Birth any) Nationality
Barbados USA USA
6. Gender 7. Height 5ft 10 Ins 8. weight [ kg] 9. Marital Status Male 77 Separated
10. Entry into United Nations service might require assignment to any area of the world in which the United Nations might have responsibilities.
Are there any limitations on your ability to engage in all travel? No Are there any limitations on your ability to perform In your prospective field of work? No 11. Have you taken up legal permanent residence status in any country other than that of your nationality? Yes. United States of America
12. If you have taken any legal steps towards changing your present nationality, explain the Circumstances: I was born in Barbados but migrated to the USA, since doing so in 1993, I have gotten married with Two kids and was married/ divorced some four years now, my present country of citizenship in the USA.
13. What is your preferred field of work?
Professional, managerial, and technical specialists in the field of Security related job family. 14. Would you accept employment for less than six months? Yes 15. If you have previously submitted an application for employment and/or undergone any tests with the United Nations, indicate when: During my tenure 1999 to 2021, I have submitted several applications for ongoing assignments to different UN Missions areas throughout the world, the latest of which was in Haiti, where I served on a TDY post for a period of three months October 2016 until January 2017. 16 Have you ever been arrested, indicted, or summoned into court as a defendant In a criminal proceeding, or convicted, fined or imprisoned for the violation of any law (excluding minor traffic violations)? No Give explanation of each case
17. State any other relevant facts, include information regarding any residence outside the country of your nationality.
I possess over 31 years of combined service with the Barbados Defense Force and the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). I have over 22 years of service with DPKO missions UNMIBH, UNTSO, UNMIL, UNMEE, UNAMID and presently with UNAMI (Also TDY UNMEER 15 Dec 2014 until 31 Jul 2015 and Haiti Mission MINUSTAH Oct 2016 until January 2017) in which I have served in several areas of supervisory and have made noteworthy contributions. I have specialized training in: Personal Protective Detail, Investigations, Security Operations, Supervisory Skills, the Safety and Fitting of Chemical Suits and equipment against Weapons of Mass Destruction, in the preparation of bomb shelters and evacuation procedures for staff members. I am qualified operator of the following pistol and automatic weapons; Glock 19, Heavy weapons G36, MP5, M16, SLR and SMG I am also qualified to operate heavy duty fire tender and its associated equipment.
18. Email Address
louisstcb@yahoo.
com
Contact Address and Telephone
Current Home Address:
Tanda Play Ground, Kitubulu
Entebbe, Uganda.
Telephone: +256-*********
Home Mission.
UNAMI
Baghdad, Green Zone,
Iraq.
Telephone # +964**********
Extn: 166 2586
Permanent
667 East 81st Street
Brooklyn
United States of America
Telephone Number
Relations
Are any of your relatives employed by a public international organization? No
If you answered Yes to #1, list any relatives employed by the United Nations or its Specialized Agencies Below: Relative Name Relationship Organization or Agency
If you have any dependents, list them below.
Dependent
Name
Relationship Date of
Birth
Gender City,
Country of
birth
Nationality
Shomari
Best
SON 01/FEB/1990 MALE Bridgetown
Barbados
Barbadian
Rasheed
Best
SON 22/APR/1996 MALE Brooklyn,
NY.USA
AMERICAN
Aaliyah Best DAUGHTER 01/JUL/2003 FEMALE Brooklyn, NY, USA
AMERICAN
Angelica
Best
DAUGHTER 12/FEB/2022 FEMALE ENTEBBE.
UGANDA
AMERICAN
Education
List all university degrees or equivalent qualifications obtained. List schools or other formal training or education from age 14 (e .g . high school, technical school or apprenticeship)
School City, Country Attended From - To
Quarter Master School, Fort Lee, Fort Lee, United States of America Feb 1990- Virginia, USA
Oct 1990
Main Course of Study Certificates or Diplomas obtained Procurement Graduation in Inventory, Logistics,
Procurement
Ci
ty,
Attended Fro m - To
School Country
Co-operative HIGH SCHOOL BRIDGETOWN, ST. Sep 1973- MICHAEL, Barbados 1un 1976
Main Course of Study Certificates or Diplomas obtained English Language, English Literature, Religious English Literature, English Language and Knowledge, History, Mathematics, Physical Religious Knowledge. Education, Spanish, French a Social Studies.
Ci
ty,
Attended From - To
School Country
St. Leonard’s Comprehensive Bridgetown, Barbados Sep 1970- Sep 1972
Main Course of Study Certificates or Diplomas obtained English Literature, English Language, GCE Ordinary Level: English Language, English Mathematics, Spanish, History, Religious and
knowledge of Technical Drawing Literature and Religious Knowledge List any significant publications you have written: Journal/Publisher Title of Publication Date
List professional societies and activities in civilian, public or international affairs. November 1980 to May 1993: BARBADOS DEFENSE FORCE (NATIONAL MILITARY ORGANIZATION) as Military Recruiting Officer, Infantryman, and a Corporal in Quartermaster Stores in Administration. Employment:
26: Starting with your present post, list in reverse order every employment you have had: Job Title Type of Business From - To
UNDSS Security Officer
Special Investigations
Unit
Jan 2016 – July 1st
2021
Nam e of Employer Name of Supervisor Is this a Civil Is this a position UNAMI Emma Eblahan Servant Position of within the UN: Yes Salaries per Annum: Starting Final Currency Paid
100000 120.000
United States of
America Dollar
Telephone Number
Email:
/louisstc
b@yah
oo.com
+001 212-***-**** +964
Address of Employer,
UNAMI
Diwan School
Green Zone
Baghdad Iraq.
Field of Work:
Specialty:
Description of Duties:
At the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) where I was responsible for carrying out enquiries/ investigations on UN related Accident / Incidents or misconduct relating to UN Staff violations, in this connection, I wrote and submitted SIU Reports through my SIU supervisor and Deputy Chief Security Officer which was subsequently signed off with onward forwarding to the (CMS): Chief Mission Support, for further actions / discipline, in accordance within the UN Rules and Regulations maintained liaison with the National Police of Iraq, should they be any necessity to require their assistance on any Cases whereby UN Staff may be involved with Accidents/Incidents outside the UN compounds and involving Nationals of Iraq.
Throughout my tenure in Baghdad Iraq and its surrounding sectors, I also supported the Medical Unit with all medical exercises, medivac, Mass Casualty Drills / Exercises, Guard Force Unit, in support of Compound Access Control, Personal Protection Unit and the Fijian Military Compound Security Units. I was also responsible and became an active member of the Welfare Section of the mission and was responsible for most sporting and social related events, to include the Mission Focal Point coordinator to attend the UNIAG, United Nations Inter Agency Games, wherever these games were being held throughout Europe, where UN headquarters were located. Summarize Any of Your Achievements:
For period of serving as a UNDSS Security Officer in Baghdad Iraq, upon reaching the mission area in January 2016, I was responsible for the first UNAMI staff, both International and National to attend their first ever United Nations Games under the umbrella of UNAMI, our Team returned to Baghdad as the Award of being the most Discipline Team throughout those Games of 2016.
Reason for leaving:
Retirement after 21 Years of Continuous Service too the United Nations in the capacity of UNDSS Security Officer. Job Title Type of Business From - To
Security Officer Security Operations
Mar 2009 – Present
2015
Nam e of Employer Name of Supervisor Is this a Civil Is this a position UNAMID Ferdinand Okafor Servant Position of within the UN your Government? Common System?
No Yes
Salaries per Annum: Starting Final Currency Paid
100***-****** United States of America Dollar
Telephone Number Fax Number Email Address
+001-***-**** Extension 6000 *****@**.***
Address of Employer
EI-Fasher, Darfur
EI-Fasher, EI-Fasher Sudan
Field of Work: Specialty:
Security and safety operations
Fire protection Operations and
Special Investigation
Number of Employees Supervised by You Kind of Employees Supervised by You 3 3 International Staff Members
Description of Duties:
At the Security Information Operations Centre (SIOC) where I am tasked oversee the coordination of all VIP and delegations visit, in this connection, I maintain liaison with UNAMID Military/Police, all UNAMID sectors security, act as Team Site Security Officer (TSSO)component and host country law enforcement agencies. I was also task to develop SIOC Operations Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which is completed and guides the work of SlOC Operations.
Summarize Any Of Your Achievements:
Develop SIOC Operations Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which is completed and guides the work of SlOC Operations.
Reason for leaving:
At present.
Job Title Type of Business From - To
Regional Security Officer Security Operations Jun 2007 - Feb 2009 Name of Employer Name of Supervisor I s this a Civil Is this a position UNMEE FSCO: Wame Servant Position of within the UN Waqanivavalagi your Government? Common System?
No Yes
Salaries per Annum: Starting Final Currency Paid
100-***-***-*** United States of America Dollar
Telephone Number Fax Number Email Address
Extension 2306 *****@**.***
Address of Employer
Department of Peacekeeping Operations
Asmara, Asmara Eritrea
Field of Work Specialty
Security and safety operations Fire protection
Number of Employees Supervised by You Kind of Employees Supervised by You 12 12 National Guards
Description of Duties:
Regional Security Officer for Barentu and Assab where I oversee security Operations. In this capacity I maintain security of the UN compounds ensuring the safety of all UN personnel and property, Liaise with the host country law enforcement agencies for planning and execution of VIP trips in my area of responsibility supervised and managed all investigations of accidents 8t Incidents in my area of responsibility. In addition, I successfully liquidated several sectors ensuring the safe movement of all UN high value assets. Summarize Any Of Your Achievements:
During my tenure, there were no reports of major incidents or accidents. In addition, I successfully liquidate several sectors ensuring the safe movement of all UN high value assets, to the main HQ, for further disposal and distribution. Reason for leaving:
Concluded Assignment.
Job Tit le Type of Business From - To
Security Officer security Peacekeeping Apr 2004 - Jun 2007 Operations
Name of Employer Name of Supervisor Is this a Civil Is this a posit ion United Nations Department Wame Duguvesi I Courtney Servant Position of within the UN of Peacekeeping James your Government? Common System? Operations No Yes
Salaries per Annum: Starting final Currency Paid
480**-***** United States of America Dollar
Telephone Number Fax Number Email Address
+002********* *****@**.***
Address of Employer
UNMIL HQ Pan African Plaza
Monrovia, Liberia
Field of Work
Specialt
y
Security and safety operations Fire protection
Number of Employees Supervised by You Kind of Employees Supervised by You 10 I supervised 3 international and 7 local staff. Description of Duties:
In the capacity of Team Leader, I supervise and manage the Security Special Investigations Unit. I managed high profile, sensitive and complex investigations. I reviewed investigations case files to ensure that they conform to due process and United Nations rules and regulations. I ensured that all investigations were completed in timely and effective manner. In addition, I was also responsible for supervision of cash transit throughout Liberia. I also drafted the security Section standard operational procedures (SOPs) for Security Operations within Liberia. Summarize Any Of Your Achievements:
I successfully managed the Major investigations pertaining to misappropriation of UN Food by Military contingents, involving the Ukrainian Military Contingent. Also, under my supervision of transit there were no incidents. Reason for Leaving:
Reassigned to UNMIL, to a higher level (FS 4).
Job Title Type of Business From - To
SECURITY OFFICER PEACEKEEPING Apr 2002 - Apr 2004
OPERATIONS
Name of Employer Name of Supervisor Is this a Civil Is this a position UNITED NATIONS FREDERICK SCHOUTHEN Servant Posit ion of within the UN your Government? Common System?
Yes Yes
Salaries per Annum : Starting Final Currency Paid
420**-***** United States of America Dollar
Telephone Number Fax Number Email Address
+00972 2 *****@**.***
25687400 Extension 7351
Address of Employer
UNTSO HQ PO BOX $ 490
JERUSALEM, Israel
Field of Work
Special
ty
Security and safety operations Fire protection
Number of Employees Supervised by You Kind of Employees Supervised by You N/A N/A
Description of Duties:
Physical security of Personnel, Property, and premises in the Mission area, Driving assignments to cover VIP's, Diplomatic pouch delivery! Collection, Situation Center coverage of Comms System and transfer sensitive documents, Conducted accidents / Incidents investigation and submission of reports, conducting of foot and mobile patrols on the compound and out station UN facilities.
Summarize Any Of Your Achievements:
Two very constructive years spent in Israel, relative to Security awareness, training in the use of and fitting of Chemical suits for Weapons of Mass Destruction and Bomb shelters training I Evacuation. Reason for Leaving:
I was reassigned to UNTSO (Israel, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon,Egypt.) Job Title Type of Business From - To
SECURITY OFFICER PEACEKEEPING Sep 1999 - Apr 2002
OPERATIONS
Name of Employer Name of Supervisor Is this a Civil Is this a position UNITED NATIONS DPKO TYRONE LEACOCK Servant Position of within the UN your Government? Common System?
No Yes
Salaries per Annum: Starting Final Currency Paid
380**-***** United States of America Dollar
Telephone Number Fax Number Email Address
+001 212-***-**** *****@**.***
Address of Employer
UNMIBH HQ
SARAJEVO, Bosnia, and Herzegovina
Field of Work Specialty
security and safety operations Fire protection
Number of Employees Supervised by You Kind of Employees Supervised by You N/A TEAM LEADER: For Junior Officers and
National security Guards.
Description of Duties:
During the period under review, I performed the following duties and responsibilities in multifaceted areas which was by far was the most challenging in my career. Firstly, for 6 Months I performed Patrol&. General Duties, Close Protection Detail of the SRSG, VIP's Protection. Secondly, in the capacity of Regional Security Officer (RSO) of Banja Luka for 18 Months I oversee Security Operations, security of the compound ensuring the safety of all UN personnel and property, liaise with the host country law enforcement agencies for planning and execution of VIP trips in my area of responsibility, supervised and managed all investigations of accidents & 'incidents. Thirdly, in the capacity of RSO Srebrenica for a period of 6 Months I oversee Security Operations, security of the compound ensuring the safety of all UN personnel and property, liaise with the host country law enforcement agencies for planning and execution of VIP trips in my area of responsibility supervised and managed all investigations of accidents &. Incidents and monitored the return of refugees In my Area of Responsibility.
Summarize Any Of Your Achievements:
Having spent over two years, I had the opportunity to have a greater knowledge of land mines detection and some exposure to the removal of these deadly devises.
Reason for Leaving:
I took up an assignment in Bosnia and Herzegovina with the United Nations (UNMIBH) as a 100 series contract with a duty station within Sarajevo
Job Title Type of Business From - To
Customer service I sales Cable Service Network Mar 1995 - 5ep 1999 Representative provider
Name of Employer Name of Supervisor I s t his a Civil Is this a position Cablevision New York City Mr. Barnes Servant Position of within the UN your Government? Common System?
No No
Salaries per Annum : Starting Final Currency Paid
220**-***** United States of America Dollar
Telephone Number Fax Number Email Address
+001 718-***-****
Address of Employer
East 45 Street
Brooklyn, New York United States of America
Field of Work
Specialt
y
Sales and marketing related Market analysis related Number of Employees Supervised by You Kind of Employees Supervised by You N/A N/A
Description of Duties:
Calling potential cable Subscriber to sign up for Cable service, collecting outstanding monetary balances, equipment’s, trouble shooting, advising subscribers on Cable interruptions and Customer after sales service confirming receipt of service connection.
Summarize Any Of Your Achievements:
In 1997 I received the Salesman of the year Award, for my district, which was a great achievement. Reason for Leaving:
I received a Job offer with the United Nations.
Job Title Type of Business From - To
Car salesman CAR DEALERSHIP 5ep 1994 - Mar 1995
Name of Employer Name of Supervisor Is this a Civil Is this a position NEMET MOTORS MR. NEMET JNR. Servant Position of within the UN your Government? Common System?
No No
Salaries per Annum: Starting Final Currency Paid
120**-***** United States of America Dollar
Telephone Number Fax Number Email Address
Address of Employer
Jamaica Avenue
Queens, New York United States of America
Field of Work Specialty
Sales and marketing related Market analysis related Number of Employees Supervised by You Kind of Employees Supervised by You N/A N/A
Description of Duties:
Meeting and greeting potential customer with interest in purchasing a new or used car, qualifying clients financially with intent to have them invest/ purchase a car.
Summarize Any Of Your Achievements:
A vast knowledge of the integral ways and means in which to purchase a new or used car in New York City / USA. Reason for Leaving:
I was hired by the cable company.
Job Title Type of Business rrcm - To
Sales representative SHOE STORE Jun 1993 - 5ep 1994 Nam e of Employer Name of Supervisor Is this a Civil I s this a position FAYVASHOES MR JOSEPH Servant Position of within the UN your Government ? Common System?
No No
Salaries per Annum : Starting Final Currency Paid
7200 7500 United States of America Dollar
Telephone Number Fax Number Email Address
Address of Employer
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK United States of America
Field of Work Specialty
Sales and marketing related Market analysis related Number of Employees Supervised by You Kind of Employees Supervised by You 8 Junior sales representatives and
merchandisers
Description of Duties:
Inventory control, cash register operator, opening and closing of the store, overnight banking of the days cash received. Summarize Any Of Your Achievements:
In six months, I became n Assistant Manager of one the stores outlets. Reason for Leaving:
I witnessed the store being held up at gun point and then on a Sunday morning as the money courier collected the money and left the store, he was shot dead, and the robbers took off with the money. Job Title Type of Business From - To
SOLDIER MILITARY / DEFENCE Nov 1980 - May 1993
FORCE
Name of Employer Name of Supervisor Is this a Civil I s this a position BARBADOS DEFENCE MR CHARLES BELLAMY Serving the Position of within the UN FORCE your Government? Common System?
No No
Salaries per Annum: Starting Final Currency Paid
110**-***** Barbados Dollar
Telephone Number Fax Number Email Address
Address of Employer:
ST. ANN'SFORT GARRISON
ST. MICHAEL, Barbados
Field of Work:
Law related
Number of Employee s Supervised by You:
N/A
Specialty:
International law related
Kind of Employees Supervised by You:
JUNIOR SOLDIERS
Description of Duties:
Infantry man of a Rifle unit Administration Unit: Driver with heavy duty license, convoy escort, Military Police, recruit Instructor and quartermaster store-man (Supply).
Summarize Any Of Your Achievements:
Served and trained extensively throughout the Caribbean and USA. served as a member of a Peacekeeping Mission In Grenada 1983 -1986.
Reason for Leaving:
I completed my Military service and then migrated to the USA. Have you any concerns our making inquiries of your present employer? No
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Exam for
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language?
English Yes Easily Easily Easily Easily N/A
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30. list three persons, not related to you, and who are not current United Nations Staff Members, who are familiar with your character and qualifications. Do not repeat the names of su Reference
Name Business or Occupation Telephone Number Address Jeffrey Bostic Military Officer +1-246-***-**** C/O Garrison Country St. Michael
Barbados Email Address
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Name Business or Occupation Telephone Number Address David 8urrows New York City Transit Inspector +1-347-***-**** Ocean Avenue Country Brooklyn
United States of America New York
11226
Email Address
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Name Business or Occupation Telephone Number Address Nigel Williams Correction / Prison Officer +1-246-***-**** Hindsbury Road Country St. Michael
Barbados Email Address
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