Personnel Security Support Officer (G-5)

Organisational Context

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Division of Management Services, the principal functions of the ICC Security & 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 manages the ICC background security screening (vetting) program. The Office is seeking an experienced security professional with strong investigative and analytical skills.

Under the direction of the Personnel Security Officer, the Personnel Security Support Officer will support the administration and management of the Court’s background security screening programs by:

Core Responsibilities

• Personnel security analysis — Conducting analysis and enquiries related to personnel security clearances for all individuals requiring access to ICC premises, systems, or information.
• Risk and investigative assessments — Performing risk assessments, analytical reviews, interviews and investigations into discrepancies, situational risk factors, and other sensitive areas of concern, including detailed open‑source and social‑media assessments.
• Stakeholder liaison — Maintaining timely communication with internal stakeholders and Hiring Managers regarding identified risks and the implementation of appropriate safeguards and mitigation measures.
• External coordination — Serving as a point of contact for external partners, including national security agencies, INTERPOL, and the Algemene Inlichtingen en Veiligheidsdienst (AIVD), regarding screening services provided to the Court.
• Reporting and documentation — Preparing reports and analytical assessments in accordance with established procedures for line management and internal stakeholders.
• Program administration — Supporting and overseeing administrative processes related to the Court’s background screening programs to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Incident investigation — Investigating serious security and safety incidents  and producing high‑quality reports outlining causation and recommendations for future prevention.
• Additional duties — Performing any other tasks as assigned by the Chief of Security, the Head of the Security Policy and Compliance Unit, or the Personnel Security Officer.

Essential Qualifications

Education:

Diploma of secondary education.

Experience:

A minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience in a vetting, investigation, analytical, or security role, or another comparable function. This experience should have been gained within a police service, military organization, government agency, or an international environment.

An advanced or first‑level university degree may be accepted in lieu of up to two years of required work experience, for the purpose of determining eligibility.

Knowledge, skills and abilities: 

• Background screening — Expertise in vetting personnel, conducting complex risk assessments, and analysing sensitive information.
• Investigative skills — Experienced in conducting detailed investigations and interviews, and producing clear, well‑structured reports.
• Analytical judgement — Able to assess disparate information, identify patterns, and make sound, evidence‑based assessments.
• Workload management — Capable of managing high volumes of work accurately and efficiently, with strong attention to detail. Comfortable working under pressure and adapting to shifting priorities.
• Communication — Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities.
• People and resource management — Skilled in coordinating team activities, using resources effectively, and building positive working relationships.
• Team collaboration — Works constructively within a team, respects diverse perspectives, and contributes to shared goals.
• Digital and administrative proficiency — Excellent computer literacy and a solid understanding of administrative processes.
• Professional integrity — Demonstrates high levels of self‑discipline, integrity, and loyalty.

Desirable skills:

• Investigative skills — Knowledge of specialist investigation techniques (e.g., TSCM, open‑source intelligence, artificial intelligence).
• Legal knowledge — Understanding and experience with, data protection principles and relevant areas of law.
• Training capability — Experience in delivering training and/or facilitating effective knowledge transfer.
• Digital proficiency — Strong understanding of spreadsheets; familiarity with SharePoint, ShareFile, and other systems; and the 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 Dutch language is considered an asset.