Personnel Security Support Officer (G-5) - Short-term

Organisational Context

Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Division of Management Services, the principal functions of the ICC Security and Safety Section are:

- The protection of all ICC premises, property and courtroom functions through the strict control of access and egress and the maintenance of an armed uniformed protection force.

- The management and control of all electronic security and surveillance protection systems operated at the seat of the Court.

- The safe handling and custody of all accused persons whilst detained at the seat of the Court.

- The background investigative screening of staff, contractors and other support workers to ensure the reliability and integrity of personnel assigned in a security sensitive environment.

- To promote the safety and security of ICC staff and its investigative and judicial processes, including through coordination and liaison with the security agencies of the host country, member states and international organisations.

- The armed protection of designated staff members, premises and evidence in areas of investigative operations and the provision of close protection escorts, contingency plans, staff tracking and operational liaison with host government or international security support agencies.

- The prevention of unsafe acts at work, the promotion of a safe working environment and the immediate response to fire, safety, first aid or security incidents or emergencies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Within the Security and Safety Section, the Personnel Security and Investigations Office is responsible for the management of the Court’s background screening (vetting) program, and it has a vacancy for an experienced security professional, with sound investigative and analytical skills.

Under the direction and supervision of the Personnel Security Officer, the Personnel Security Support Officer will be responsible for :

1. Supporting the administration and management of the Court’s background screening and security vetting programmes by:

• Conducting enquiries and analytical assessments to support the pre-employment screening and security vetting of individuals requiring access to Court systems, information, assets, and premises, including but not limited to:
• Conducting employment reference checks with current and former employers to verify employment history, performance, integrity, and suitability.
• Verifying and analysing educational qualifications, professional memberships, licences, certifications and other supporting documentation, including through liaison with relevant educational institutions and authorities, to confirm authenticity and identify discrepancies or inconsistencies.
• Liaising directly with candidates to clarify, verify, and resolve discrepancies, inconsistencies, omissions, or other areas of concern identified during the vetting process, conducting structured screening interviews where required to obtain additional information and supporting evidence.
• Conducting open-source investigations and desktop research to validate candidates' education, employment, and professional backgrounds and identify any potential integrity or reputational risks.
• Assessing information from multiple sources, to evaluate any potential security, integrity, and reputational risks, and completing evidence-based analytical (risk) assessments in accordance with established policies, procedures, and vetting standards.
• Preparing comprehensive draft reports and recommendations in accordance with established processes, for submission to line management and/or the Human Resources Section.
• Performing other related duties as requested by the Chief of Security and Safety Section or Head of Security Policy and Compliance Unit, in coordination with the Personnel Security Officer.

Essential Qualifications

Education:

Diploma of secondary education.

Experience:

At least six (6) years relevant experience gained from employment in a vetting, investigation, analytical or other environment within a police, military, government or international organisation.

An advanced or a first-level university degree may be considered as a substitute for two years' working experience only to determine eligibility.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Required

• Knowledge and experience of background screening, security vetting, pre-employment checks, risk assessments, or the analysis and evaluation of information from multiple sources.
• Experience conducting enquiries, and evidence-based assessments, including the ability to interact with individuals in a sensitive manner, ask appropriate questions, and identify discrepancies, inconsistencies, or areas of concern.
• Knowledge and practical experience of open-source techniques, including the ability to research, validate and analyse information from publicly available sources.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and sensitively with candidates, employers, educational institutions, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of vetting cases, prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail while working independently.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, demonstrating a high level of integrity, professionalism, impartiality, and sound judgement.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse, multi-cultural organisation and engage with individuals from a range of backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while respecting different perspectives, behaviours, and professional approaches
• Demonstrates a high degree of self-discipline, reliability, resilience, and commitment to maintaining security, confidentiality, and organisational standards.

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and experience producing analytical assessments and recommendations.
• Knowledge of and experience in the principles of data protection and law.
• Knowledge relating to training and/or knowledge transfer.
• A solid understanding of spreadsheets; knowledge of SharePoint, ShareFile and other systems and ability to identify efficiencies in work processes and software solutions.

Knowledge of languages:

Proficiency in one of the working languages of the Court, English or French, is essential. Working knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another official language of the Court (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish) would be considered an asset.  Good working knowledge of the Dutch language is considered an asset.