Command Security Officer

NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organization

İzmir

TEMP level

Speaks English

Application deadline: September 11, 2026 (20 days)

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Summary by Impactpool

The Command Security Officer position at NATO's Allied Land Command in Izmir, Turkey, involves providing security advice and guidance, coordinating security matters, and formulating security policies. The role requires managing security violations, conducting site security surveys, and implementing security awareness programs. Candidates must have relevant educational qualifications and experience in security management. The position is temporary with a possibility of extension, and applicants must be nationals of NATO member countries.

Candidate Requirements:

University Degree and 4 years related experience or Higher Secondary education with 5 years related experience
Experience advising security authorities and coordinating security matters
Experience formulating security policies and plans
Experience implementing security requirements and awareness programs
Experience managing security violations and conducting site surveys
NATO Standard Language Proficiency in English (LSRW 3333)
Minimum 3 years as Security Officer at Division Level or higher in NATO or similar organizations

NATO - ALLIED LAND COMMAND IZMIR TÜRKİYE

Position Level: Command Security Officer (A3/G17)

Department: G2 Division

Gross Salary: 329,727.28

Job Type: Temporary

Closing Date: 11 September 2026

Essential Qualifications

-University Degree and 4 years post related experience, or Higher Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 5 years post related and 2 years function related experıence.

-Experience in providing advice and guidance to the security authorities/advisors and coordinating security matters for organizations.

-Experience in formulating security policies and plans in accordance with directives and guidelines.

-Experience in implementing security requirements on information and intelligence and security awareness programs including training and education.

-Experience in managing security violations and breaches within the organization.

-Experience in conducting site security surveys to support site security compliance with security policies and conducting security assurance and governance of subordinate entities.

-English Language - NATO Standart Language Proficiency - LSRW (Listening-Speaking-Reading-Writing) - 3333

Desirable Qualification

-Minimum 3 years of experience as Security Officer at Division Level or higher in NATO or other similar civilian organizations.

Job Description

1-As the HQ LANDCOM Staff Officer (Security) / Command Security Advisor (CSyA), provide security advice and guidance to the HQ LANDCOM Security Authority and the Principle Security Advisor.

2-To coordinate all security matters within HQ LANDCOM in close coordination with the HQSO, and with other national/NATO agencies, commands and organizations in peacetime and operations.

3-To be responsible for the formulation of the HQ LANDCOM Security Policies and plans in accordance with ACO Security Directives.

4-To be responsible for the implementation of the ACO requirements on Information and Intelligence Sharing with Non-NATO Entities within HQ LANDCOM.

5-To be responsible for the implementation of the ACO Security awareness program, including training and education within HQ LANDCOM.

6-To manage security violations and breaches within HQ LANDCOM.

7-To maintain close liaison with SHAPE J2X.

8-To conduct Site Security Surveys to support Site Security Compliance with NATO Security Policy.

9-To conduct Security Assurance and Governance of HQ LANDCOM subordinate entities for which Security oversight responsibility exists.

This post reports to Branch Head (G2X)

Suitability Criteria

-Excellent Analytical Skills

-Excellent Coordination Skills

-Excellent Planning Skills

Contract and duration of employment:

Initial contract for a period of 6 months, possibility of 6 months extension.(The maximum duration of a temporary employment cannot exceed three years.)

Note: NATO can only employ nationals of a NATO member country.

Subject to deductions according to the relevant provisions of Turkish Social Security and Tax Laws.

How to apply: Allied Land Command uses NATO Talent Acquisition Plaform.In order to apply for this vacancy, please visit the platform at https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en.

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Summary by Impactpool

Candidate Requirements:

University Degree and 4 years related experience or Higher Secondary education with 5 years related experience
Experience advising security authorities and coordinating security matters
Experience formulating security policies and plans
Experience implementing security requirements and awareness programs
Experience managing security violations and conducting site surveys
NATO Standard Language Proficiency in English (LSRW 3333)
Minimum 3 years as Security Officer at Division Level or higher in NATO or similar organizations

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