May 3, 2022

Close Protection Operator - Kosovo

Close Protection Operator
Hiring Organization: European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo 
Job Location: Western Balkans Region (Kosovo)

Ref: EK 50410

Availability: ASAP
Deadline for Applications: 24 May 2022
Employment Regime: Seconded
Open to Contributing Third States: No
Security Clearance Level: EU SECRET

1. Reporting Line:
The Close Protection Operator reports to the Deputy Senior Mission Security Officer. Staff member might be expected to live in the north.

2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
.To be responsible for execution of Close Protection (C/P) operations; .To conduct armed close protection of the Head of Mission, visiting VIP or EULEX Kosovo Mission staff at risk;
.To carry out daily administration and operational planning for daily C/P activities;
.To assist in the development of Mission C/P policies and procedures ensuring they are followed and updated or amended when necessary;
.To provide comprehensive procedural documents with respect to C/P activities;
.To contribute in identifying staff personal security training requirements and to assist in developing and delivering necessary training;
.To provide personal security advice to members of the organisation; .To maintain a high operational effectiveness and equipment husbandry of all associated equipment under Close Protection Unit control;
.To assist in coordination of VIP visits with all relevant security agencies;
.To develop professional contacts with the local police, military and security managers of other international organisations;
.To liaise with civilian and military organisations for an assessment of current and possible future threats;
.To carry out threat assessments to ensure appropriate security measures are in place, in a timely and effective manner.


3. General Tasks and Responsibilities:
.To identify and report on lessons learned and best practices within the respective area of responsibility;
.To contribute and ensure timely reporting on activities within the respective area of responsibility;
.To take account of gender equality and human rights aspects in the execution of tasks;


How To Apply
Applications must be submitted to:

1) You have the nationality of an EU Member State, you must use Goalkeeper to apply:

a) You are already registered on Goalkeeper and you have an EU Login: https://goalkeeper.eeas.europa.eu/registrar/web

b) You do not have a Goalkeeper account or an EU Login: https://goalkeeper.eeas.europa.eu/registrar/web/DPA/357/details.do

2) For seconded and contracted candidates from Contributing Third States: cpcc.eulexkosovo@eeas.europa.eu