Agent - Driver, Close Protection Team

Europol; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teleworking opportunities

Annual leave

Sickness Insurance

Learning & development

Pension rights

Expatriation allowances

Job summary

Europol is seeking an Agent - Driver for the Close Protection Team to support the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Directors. The role involves driving, fleet management, and related administrative tasks within the EU framework and on missions abroad.

You will operate within a two-shift system on weekdays, with standby on weekends/public holidays, and require confidentiality and a high level of professionalism.

Qualifications

• Experience as an executive driver.
• Experience in maintaining vehicles.
• Experience using navigation systems.
• Experience in fleet management activities including procurement, technical specs, offers, and liaising with providers.
• EU driving license category B with clean record.
• Experience operating armoured vehicles and knowledge of medical protocols.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Directors within the host country and on missions abroad.
• Meet and drive VIPs and Europol guests.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintain up-to-date trip documents and records.
• Carry out minor preventative maintenance on vehicles as needed.
• Coordinate with internal systems for approvals and deployment of duty cars.
• Liaise with local authorities and service providers for vehicle access and documentation.
• Conduct advance reconnaissance for venues hosting high-level meetings.

Skills

Executive driving

Vehicle maintenance

Navigation systems

Fleet management

Discretion & confidentiality

Armoured vehicle experience

First aid

Medical protocols (TCCC/ABC)

Motorcade driving

International work experience

Job description

Headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands, Europol offers a purpose driven career, as every role offers a profound sense of accomplishment, through making a positive contribution to society. Europol’s mission is to support its Member States in preventing and combating all forms of serious international and organized crime, cybercrime and terrorism. We are committed to upholding the values of service, integrity, accountability, initiative, partnership, and diversity. As part of Europol, you will collaborate with diverse top-tier experts, forge international connections, be involved in the ongoing evolution of strategies, technologies, tools and methodologies that underpin European Security, and thrive in a supportive environment that nurtures both personal and professional growth.

Currently Europol is looking for Agent - Driver, Close Protection Team. The successful candidate will perform driving and administrative related duties for the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Directors, and support the Close Protection Team in the area of Europol’s fleet management.

This post will require participation in a shift working system from Monday to Friday (on a two-shift basis, day and evening, excluding nights), and in a standby system during weekends and EU/public holidays.

She/he will be entrusted with the following functions and duties:

• Driving the Executive Director/Deputy Executive Directors of Europol inside the host country and while on missions abroad;
• Meeting and driving VIPs and other Europol guests;
• Performing pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections on all fleet vehicles;
• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date records on trip documents (such as but not limited to customer transportation forms, vehicle maintenance, fuel purchases, incident reports);
• Performing minor preventative maintenance tasks on the vehicles when necessary, ensuring all the duty vehicles are ready for immediate deployment on short notice;
• Monitoring and ensuring timely follow-up of request for approval and deployment of duty cars made through internal systems;
• Maintaining close contact and cooperation with the local tax authorities and several service providers, regarding the documentation necessary for the registration/ deregistration of the service vehicles, fuel cards, access permits;
• Performing advance reconnaissance visits to specific venues where high level meetings will take place, dealing with access rights, parking options, other logistical matters relevant to these types of events;
• Coordinating and liaising with local authorities to facilitate vehicles access in designated areas;

Key requirements and knowledge:

• A level of education as described in the vacancy notice published on Europol’s website;
• Experience as an executive driver;
• Experience in maintaining vehicles;
• Experience using navigation systems;
• Experience in fleet management activities and performing related administrative tasks including: procurement of equipment, drawing up technical specifications, drafting offer requests, liaising with external service providers.
• EU valid driver’s license category B, with a clean driving record (no at-fault accidents, major traffic violations);
• Strong technical knowledge of cars;
• Strict sense of confidentiality and discretion;
• Ability to drive a multi-passenger vehicle safely.
• Experience operating armoured vehicles;
• Experience with medical protocols (Tactical Combat Casualty Care - TCCC / Airways/Breathing/Circulation - ABC);
• Experience in driving as part of a motorcade;
• International work experience.
• Recognized professional executive driving and/or defensive driving certification;
• First aid certification

The basic monthly salary in Function Group FGII, grade 4 (EUR 2714.73), grade 5 (EUR 3071.64).

The indicative salary for a staff member (single) in receipt of expatriation allowance (16%) is:

a) Staff member (single) in receipt of expatriation allowance (16%): grade 4 EUR 3416.22, grade 5 EUR 3757.98;

b) Staff member with two dependent children in their custody in receipt of expatriation allowance (16%): grade 4 EUR 4943.99, grade 5 EUR 5290.75.

Compensation and benefits:

• Healthy work-life balance and working environment: flexible working hours, structural teleworking opportunities (depending on the nature of your job), comprehensive annual leave, and maternity/parental leave In line with the EU civil service rules;
• Employees are protected against illness, accidents, and the risk of occupational disease by the Sickness Insurance Scheme (JSIS), which offers global insurance coverage;
• Staff pay EU tax at source, but salaries are exempt from national taxes;
• A competitive salary and benefits package (which can include expatriation, household, foreign residence and education allowances) in line with the EU civil service rules;
• Europol fosters a continuous learning culture. We offer a comprehensive learning and development programme that is aligned with the overall business strategy and that values people’s performance and development;
• Social benefits in the form of unemployment allowance under certain conditions, as well as pension rights for Temporary and Contract Agents after 10 years of service;
• Possibility to advance in grade/salary through annual appraisal exercise and opportunities for lateral development within the organisation;
• A workplace that values environmental sustainability, diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities;