Employer: NATO
Application Deadline: 24-Jul-2020
Close Protection Agent (+ reserve list) (200496)
Schedule: Full-time
Salary (Pay Basis): 3,254.57Euro (EUR) Monthly
Grade C.4
Clearance Level CTS
Qualifications And Experience:
The incumbent must:
• have a good general education at the higher secondary level;
• possess a minimum of 4 years’ experience in, and be an active member of, a CP Team
of a NATO member nation’s security or intelligence service, or armed forces or of their
civilian/military police;
• have passed a recognised CP training course(s), and have achieved competence in the
following appropriate disciplines: tactical driving, including with (civilian) armoured vehicles
and covering escape and ramming procedures; firearms handling and shooting with short
and long-barrel firearms; self-defence and associated CP operating procedures and drills;
• possess a B & C category driving licence and a certificate that you are medically fit to
drive others;
• possess a good level of first responder medical training;
• possess knowledge of and experience in the operation and use of: Closed Circuit
Television (CCTV), Intruder Detection Systems (IDS) and fire detection systems; secure
communications systems; and GPS systems;
• possess ability to maintain the required physical, psychological and tactical condition to
enable her/him to intervene in emergency situations (s/he will be required to pass an
annual CPU fitness test);
• have a basic knowledge of protocol procedures and appropriate communications skills
with senior officials;
• possess good writing skills in one of the two NATO official languages (English and
French) and be able to draft clear and concise reports and emails as well as PowerPoint
presentations;
• possess the ability to adapt to changing situations and a confirmed ability to handle
stress and emergency situations;
• be prepared to work outside normal office hours and be assigned ‘on call’ duties;
• be prepared to travel extensively;
• possess the following minimum levels of NATO’s official languages; (English/French): V
(“Advanced”) in one; I (“Beginner”) in the other.
DESIRABLE
The following would be considered an advantage:
• good knowledge of MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook;
• certification in first-aid/medical training such as BLS-AED, TCCC, PHTLS, etc.;
• certification with regard to firearms skills;
• knowledge of and certification in advanced driving skills;
• advanced CP tactical skills;
• knowledge of basic fire-fighting measures;
• knowledge of the Belgian police and judicial organisation and legislation, in particular in
the areas of public security, public order, fire-arms, legal self-defence and priority vehicles;
• familiarity with the use of open sources to gather situational awareness information
(Open Source Information).
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Planning and Execution
Ensure the SG’s and DSG’s physical protection at any given place and at all times against
all forms of actual or potential attacks/threats and take the appropriate steps to provide
protection in a crisis or pressure situation. This protection may include the use of force
and/or firearms as instructed by the CPU standard operating procedures (SOP). Assume
the function of driver. Provide vehicular transportation to any other principal designated by
CPU management. Provide security at the residence of the Secretary General and operate
all security and communications equipment. Assume the function of security liaison officer
for the Deputy Secretary General or other NATO staff member(s) as required. In close
coordination with the CPU Team Leaders, the Deputy Head CPU and the Office of the
Secretary General, perform reconnaissance and advance missions in Belgium and abroad
including in high risk areas.
Stakeholder Management
Deal tactfully, politely and discreetly with members of the Private Office and be beyond
reproach as regards professional standards, appearance and dress. Have the utmost
discretion when dealing with information pertaining to the Secretary General’s personal
and official life. Interact closely with the Office of the Secretary General as well as with the
protocol and security officers involved. Identify any additional partners that could be of
importance for the ongoing or future missions. Be aware of the high rank of the civil and
military dignitaries and government officials as well as of the protocol and security
representatives. Represent the Organization in a professional manner.
Expertise Development
Follow training courses organised by the CPU management, including physical and tactical
training, weapon handling, driver training, medical training, GPS navigation training, etc.
When assigned by the Team Leader, assume the role of Subject Matter Expert (SME) in
one of the essential training domains of the CPU (Shooting, Tactics-Research &
Development, Medic, Self-Defence and Admin-Technical, Driving). Maintain currency on
the developments within her/his domain of expertise and build up knowledge through
external courses. Develop and prepare training tools in order to train the other members of
the team to the level required by CPU Management. Communicate to her/his Team Leader
any gaps or inaccuracies that s/he has identified in the existing CPU SOPs and propose
changes to improve the efficiency of the Unit. When tasked by the Team Leader, assist in
developing SOPs for different Points of Interest (POI) that are frequently visited in the
context of the CPU missions.
Information Management
Maintain currency in the CPU SOPs. When performing a reconnaissance or advance
mission, collect and collate all necessary information in order to ensure the success of the
mission, and present that information in a clear and concise report, including pictures and
maps, in order to provide the appropriate information to all involved partners before the
execution of the mission. During the reconnaissance or advance mission, record and
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subsequently pass on non-security related issues to the appropriate partners. Carry out all
administrative tasks assigned within the CPU. Upon accomplishment of a mission, provide
all relevant information to the CPU Training Coordinator.