Employer: International SOS
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About the job
International SOS is currently looking for a Security Specialist for our Regional Security Centre (RSC) based in Dubai.
The Security Specialist (SS) is an integral member of the Regional Security Centre (RSC). They will provide basic assessment, advice, coordination and monitoring support to clients.
The SS is responsible for the day to day delivery of high-quality written and verbal travel security briefings on request from travelers, international assignees and corporate security managers. The SS will provide travel security advice to clients and will support client and RSC platform situational awareness by scanning for, reporting and escalating developing travel security issues.
The SS reports to a Security Manager or Regional Security Manager when on shift.
Client Support:
Deliver critical components of the 24 hour operation – monitoring client risk and advising on travel safety and security.
Set up, coordinate and monitor tracking tasks using GPS and communication with clients travelling complex working environments
Maintain awareness of the current security environment through research including our Security Online reports and other open sources
Delivery of verbal and written travel security briefs
Scan for, report and escalate security or disruption issues affecting business travelers in line with global reporting thresholds
Support on consultancy tasks as required
On occasion and as required travel to countries of responsibility to assess current situation, local provider capabilities and expanding the existing network of contacts to further support clients.
Required Qualifications
• Degree-level qualification in politics, international relations or related subject, or equivalent work experience
Required Languages
· Excellent English (spoken and written)
· Language proficiency highly desirable (Arabic, Farsi, Turkish, Swahili)
· Language proficiency in other languages is advantageous
Travel / Rotation Requirements
· Flexible working hours and shift work..
About the job
International SOS is currently looking for a Security Specialist for our Regional Security Centre (RSC) based in Dubai.
The Security Specialist (SS) is an integral member of the Regional Security Centre (RSC). They will provide basic assessment, advice, coordination and monitoring support to clients.
The SS is responsible for the day to day delivery of high-quality written and verbal travel security briefings on request from travelers, international assignees and corporate security managers. The SS will provide travel security advice to clients and will support client and RSC platform situational awareness by scanning for, reporting and escalating developing travel security issues.
The SS reports to a Security Manager or Regional Security Manager when on shift.
Client Support:
Deliver critical components of the 24 hour operation – monitoring client risk and advising on travel safety and security.
Set up, coordinate and monitor tracking tasks using GPS and communication with clients travelling complex working environments
Maintain awareness of the current security environment through research including our Security Online reports and other open sources
Delivery of verbal and written travel security briefs
Scan for, report and escalate security or disruption issues affecting business travelers in line with global reporting thresholds
Support on consultancy tasks as required
On occasion and as required travel to countries of responsibility to assess current situation, local provider capabilities and expanding the existing network of contacts to further support clients.
Required Qualifications
• Degree-level qualification in politics, international relations or related subject, or equivalent work experience
Required Languages
· Excellent English (spoken and written)
· Language proficiency highly desirable (Arabic, Farsi, Turkish, Swahili)
· Language proficiency in other languages is advantageous
Travel / Rotation Requirements
· Flexible working hours and shift work..