Personnel Security Support Officer

The Personnel Security Support Officer supports the administration and management of the ICC's background security screening programs. The role involves conducting personnel security analysis, risk and investigative assessments, stakeholder liaison, external coordination, reporting, program administration, and incident investigation within the Security and Safety Section.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis and enquiries related to personnel security clearances for all individuals requiring access to ICC premises, systems, or information.
• Perform 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.
• Maintain timely communication with internal stakeholders and Hiring Managers regarding identified risks and the implementation of appropriate safeguards and mitigation measures.
• Serve 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.
• Prepare reports and analytical assessments in accordance with established procedures for line management and internal stakeholders.
• Support and oversee administrative processes related to the Court’s background screening programs to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Investigate serious security and safety incidents and produce high-quality reports outlining causation and recommendations for future prevention.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the Chief of Security, the Head of the Security Policy and Compliance Unit, or the Personnel Security Officer.

Requirements

• Diploma of secondary education.
• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience in a vetting, investigation, analytical, or security role, or another comparable function.
• 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.
• Expertise in vetting personnel, conducting complex risk assessments, and analysing sensitive information.
• Experienced in conducting detailed investigations and interviews, and producing clear, well-structured reports.
• Able to assess disparate information, identify patterns, and make sound, evidence-based assessments.
• Capable of managing high volumes of work accurately and efficiently, with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working under pressure and adapting to shifting priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities.
• Skilled in coordinating team activities, using resources effectively, and building positive working relationships.
• Works constructively within a team, respects diverse perspectives, and contributes to shared goals.
• Excellent computer literacy and a solid understanding of administrative processes.
• Demonstrates high levels of self-discipline, integrity, and loyalty.
• Knowledge of specialist investigation techniques (e.g., TSCM, open-source intelligence, artificial intelligence) is desirable.
• Understanding and experience with data protection principles and relevant areas of law is desirable.
• Experience in delivering training and/or facilitating effective knowledge transfer is desirable.
• Strong understanding of spreadsheets; familiarity with SharePoint, ShareFile, and other systems; and the ability to identify efficiencies in work processes and software solutions is desirable.
• Proficiency in 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.

Skills

• Personnel Vetting
• Risk Assessment
• Security Investigations
• Interview Techniques
• Report Writing
• Data Analysis
• Information Analysis
• Investigative Techniques
• TSCM
• Open-Source Intelligence Research
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Protection
• Administrative Processes Support
• Training Delivery
• Knowledge Transfer
• Excel Spreadsheets Proficiency
• SharePoint Development
• ShareFile
• Stakeholder Liaison
• Program Administration
• Incident Investigation

Languages

English, French, Dutch