Personnel Security Support Officer (G-5) (24539)

International Criminal Court; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Criminal Court in The Hague is seeking an experienced Personnel Security Support Officer to help manage the Court’s background screening programs and ensure robust security practices.

You will conduct risk assessments, coordinate with internal managers and external partners, and produce analytical reports to support secure operations. This role requires six years of relevant experience in vetting or investigations and a solid understanding of data protection principles.

Qualifications

• Six years of relevant vetting, investigation or security experience.
• Advanced or first-level university degree may substitute up to two years of work.
• Background screening expertise and risk assessment capabilities.
• Strong analytical, investigative and reporting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration.
• Proficient with common administrative and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct personnel security analysis for access to ICC premises and information.
• Perform risk assessments and investigations, including open- source review.
• Coordinate with Hiring Managers and internal stakeholders on safeguards.
• Serve as liaison with external agencies (INTERPOL, AIVD, etc.).
• Prepare analytical reports and maintain documentation per procedures.
• Support administrative processes for background screening programs.
• Investigate security incidents and prepare recommendations for prevention.

Skills

Background screening

Investigative skills

Analytical judgement

Communication

Team collaboration

Digital proficiency

Education

Diploma of secondary education

University degree (advanced or first-level)

Tools

SharePoint

ShareFile

Job description

Deadline for Applications: 02/11/2026 (midnight The Hague time)

Organizational Unit: Security and Safety Section (50002569), Registry

Duty Station: The Hague - NL

Type of Appointment: Established Post

Contract Duration: For initial appointments, the Court offers a two-year appointment with the possibility of extension (six month probationary period).

A roster of suitable candidates may be established for this post as a result of this selection process for fixed-term appointments against both established posts and positions funded by general temporary assistance (GTA).

Important:

Recruitment for this post in the General Service category is done on a local basis. As a result, staff are generally recruited from the area in which the particular office is located but could be of any nationality. Candidates applying to a post in the General Services category shall meet the relevant employment and immigration requirements in the country of the duty station, including fulfilling residence and work permit conditions.

Applicants will be responsible for any expenses incurred in relation to: visa, travel to and from, and relocation to and from the duty station, in the event of an employment offer.

A staff member in the General Service category who has been locally recruited shall not be eligible for the entitlements and/or benefits exclusively applicable to internationally recruited staff.

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.
• 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.

Purpose

People

Results

ICC Core Competencies

Dedication to the mission and values

Professionalism

Teamwork

Learning and developing

Interaction

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General Information

- Candidates appointed to posts at a P-5 grade or in the Director category are subject to a maximum aggregate length of service of seven years. This is pursuant to a decision of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP Resolution ICC-ASP/23/Res.2) to implement a tenure policy at the Court as of 1 January 2025.

- The selected candidate will be subject to a Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) process in accordance with ICC policy. The PSC process will include but will not be limited to, verification of the information provided in the personal history form and a criminal record check.

- Applicants may check the status of vacancies on ICC E-Recruitment web-site.

- Post to be filled by a national of a State Party to the ICC Statute, or of a State which has signed and is engaged in the ratification process or which is engaged in the accession process. This is pursuant to a decision of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP Resolution ICC-ASP/23/Res.3) to introduce a moratorium on the recruitment by the ICC of staff of non-States Parties’ nationality.

- In accordance with the Rome Statute, the ICC aims to achieve fair representation of women and men for all positions, representation of the principal legal systems of the world for legal positions, and equitable geographical representation for positions in the professional category.

- Applications from female candidates are particularly encouraged.

- Personnel recruited at the General Service level are not entitled to all of the benefits granted to internationally-recruited staff;

- The International Criminal Court applies the Inter-Organization Mobility Accord and can support secondment of staff from organizations of the United Nations Common System.