Regional Security Officer International Civilian Office

Mitrovica, Kosovo

Job Details:

• Provide personal security advice and support to Regional based members of the ICO office in Mitrovica;
• Assists in identifying staff training needs in security related areas;
• Assist in the development of regional policies and procedures ensuring they are followed and updated or amended when necessary;
• Process threat assessments and ensure appropriate security measures are put in place, in a timely and effective manner;
• Maintain a high operational effectiveness and equipment husbandry of all associated equipment under their control;
• Assist in coordination of VIP visits with all relevant security agencies;
• Develop professional contacts with the local police, military and security managers of other international organizations at a local regional level;
• Liaise with civilian and military organisations for an assessment of current and possible future threats;
• Prepare and distribute daily and weekly working papers, reports and analysis;
• Ensure a timely and affective passage of information to the Head of Mitrovica Office and the Head of Security/OIC;
• Maintain a fire evacuation plan and conduct fire drills and training as necessary;
• Provide advice and training to staff and dependants on residential security measures;
• Conduct security training for regional based staff in such subjects as the security provided management system, responsibilities of wardens and personal security awareness;
• Maintain an ongoing evaluation of evacuation routes and resources for use in emergencies, ensuring there availability;
• Perform other tasks as directed by the HOS.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Graduate of a police or military academy or a recognised civilian security institute;
• Minimum 5 years of experience, including 2 in security-related matters;
• Prior civilian mission experience with an international organisation and knowledge about Kosovo in particular are desirable;
• Demonstrated ability to contribute creatively to the development of security strategies and procedures;
• Knowledge of the Balkans region and potential security threats (desirable);
• High proficiency in spoken and written English;
• Having or being in the position to obtain a national security clearance, equivalent to EU SECRET one.

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