Security Agents (+ Reserve List)

Overview

The Security Agent works as part of a team carrying out security duties connected with the protection of NATO HQ facilities, people, and information. The role requires flexibility to work shifts and potential deployment abroad.

Tasks Summary

• Ensure successful and timely protective security of NATO HQ facilities, people, and information, including access control, intervention, patrolling, and monitoring security systems.
• Use force and defensive weapons in compliance with regulations.
• Effect general tasks relating to the protection of visiting VIPs and Delegations during high-level events.
• Implement the protection of infrastructure and classified material by conducting prescribed inspections.
• Ensure NATO staff members follow security regulations and establish reports on non-compliance.
• Deal tactfully, politely, and discreetly but firmly to ensure security and safety procedures are followed.
• Follow in-house training programmes, including physical training and weapon handling.
• Pass theoretical and practical trainings such as EOR, tactical armed intervention, and emergency communications.
• Follow developments in new equipment, missions, and techniques.
• Carry out administrative duties at security checkpoints related to admission of persons and goods, and in response to incidents.
• Perform any other related duty as assigned.

Experience Requirements

• At least 3 years’ experience as a member of a security or police force (military or civilian), national military or equivalent in a multi-cultural organisation.
• Experienced in the use of firearms and less-lethal force equipment.
• Experience in operational security environments, including experience working in or with a Security Operations Center (SOC) would be an advantage.
• Experience in diplomatic or international settings, with demonstrated ability to engage effectively with senior-level staff would be an advantage.

Qualification Requirements

• A good general education, equivalent to higher secondary level.
• Possess good physical condition to enable them to intervene in emergency situations and be able to pass annual physical tests and annual medical tests.
• Relevant security training and certifications, including a valid first-aid certificate and knowledge of defensive and emergency response procedures (e.g., Explosive Ordnance Reconnaissance (EOR), armed tactical intervention, fire-fighting, Chemical Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN), crowd control, and self-defense techniques) would be an advantage.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Possess the following minimum levels of NATO’s official languages (English/French): V (“Advanced”) in one; II (“Elementary”) in the other.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: Definite duration contract of three years’ duration; possibility of an indefinite duration contract thereafter. If the successful applicant is seconded from the national administration of one of NATO’s member States, a 3-year definite duration contract will be offered, which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years subject to the agreement of the national authority concerned. The maximum period of service in the post as a seconded staff member is six years.

Work Modality:

Remuneration: • 3,695.20 Euro (EUR) Monthly