Security Officer for Project Coordination - European Commission (AD5, Brussels)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Commission on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Manage building and technical security projects in close coordination with OIB, the Representations, DG COMM, European Parliament services and various internal/external stakeholders
• Provide advice to ensure proper management of activities in compliance with security policies and procedures
• Liaise with competent units of the Security Directorate in their respective fields of expertise
• Ensure high level of quality regarding needs assessment, installation, and maintenance of technical security equipment
• Assess risks and manage them according to approved methodologies and international standards
• Establish and update crisis relocation plans for Representations and other EUIBAs
• Disseminate general guidelines, procedures and instructions on security
• Coordinate actions and processes for the protection of persons, assets and information regularly and in time of crisis

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: Completed university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma; Master degree in Electronics or Electro technic engineering would be a very strong advantage
• Experience: Job-related experience of at least 5 years; sound experience in procurement and contract management, including calls for proposals/tenders, evaluation and selection of projects; experience in security matters, including building security
• Languages: English (C1), French (C1)
• Key skills: Strong technical engineering background, Sound experience in procurement and contract management, Knowledge in domains and functions of other operational Security Directorate units, Strong sense of responsibility and initiative, Ability to comply with complex set of rules and deadlines, Excellent problem solving and analytical capacities, Capacity to continuously identify improvements in working methods, Resilience and ability to perform in high-pressure environment, Strong organisation and planning skills, Highly self-motivated
• Eligibility: Citizen of a Member State of the EU and enjoy full rights as a citizen; have fulfilled any obligations imposed by applicable laws concerning military service; physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post; produce appropriate character references as to suitability for performance of duties; must either be a holder of a valid security clearance up to the level of 'SECRET UE/EU SECRET' or…

Selection process

The notice describes the following selection steps:

• Submit CV and completed application form in a single PDF
• Post was published internally within the Commission, inter-institutionally, and brought to the attention of competition laureates

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: Temporary agent position.

Working arrangements: Available to be on call and for frequent travelling.

Hiring unit: Unit HR.DS.002 – Security of Representations, Directorate-General Human Resources and Security (DG HR).

Position details

Reference

COM/2026/1569

Directorate-General

HR - Human Resources and Security

Vacancy Notice

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Last Verified

16 September 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Security Officer for Project Coordination at European Commission based in Brussels at the AD5 grade level (Temporary Agent). The vacancy reference is COM/2026/1569. It is hosted by HR - Human Resources and Security, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area. The role falls under the Eu’S Internal And External Security domain.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE - JOIN THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Do you want to help shape the future of the European Union? Make the planet greener, promote a fairer society, or support businesses and innovation across the EU? Then come and work for the European Commission where you can really make a difference!

Commission staff are a diverse group of people, who are motivated to help make Europe – and the world – a better place. They come from the 27 Member States of the European Union. Different nationalities, backgrounds, languages and cultures make the Commission a vibrant and inclusive place to work.

WE OFFER GREAT JOBS AND GREAT WORKING CONDITIONS:

- Interesting and challenging jobs with plenty of opportunities for training and acquiring new skills and competencies throughout your whole career

- Opportunities to move between different policy areas throughout your career

- A package of flexible working conditions including the possibility of teleworking – we care about your work-life balance

- A competitive financial package, including comprehensive healthcare, accident and pension schemes

- A multilingual, multicultural workplace where personal and career development are strongly promoted

- Multilingual schools for your children

We recruit from a wide range of backgrounds and actively promote diversity and inclusion:

We do not only recruit political scientists and lawyers but are also looking for all kinds of profiles, including scientists, linguists, IT experts, data analysts and economists, as well as drivers and engineers.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to fostering a rich, diverse and inclusive working environment. We aim for our workforce to be representative of European society and strongly welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We actively seek to create a workplace where each staff member feels valued and respected, can give their best and can develop to their full potential. 2HR/COM/2026/1569 Version: 16/04/2026

To promote diversity and establish a geographically balanced pool of candidates, we strongly encourage applicants from Member States which are currently underrepresented in the European Commission workforce to apply. These Member States are currently Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Netherlands, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Sweden 1. Recruitment will however remain strictly based on the merits of all applicants and no positions will be reserved for nationals of any specific Member State.

For more information ec.europa.eu/work-with-us

STAFF RECRUITED ON CONTRACTS

In addition to permanent officials, the European Commission offers non-permanent positions. There are two categories of non-permanent staff:

temporary agents are recruited to fill vacant positions for a set amount of time or to perform highly specialised tasks.

contract agents may provide additional capacity in specialised fields where an insufficient number of officials is available or carry out a number of administrative or manual tasks. They are generally recruited for fixed-term contracts (maximum 6 years in any EU Institution), but in some cases they can be offered contracts for an indefinite duration (in offices, agencies, delegations or representations).

For more information on different staff categories

1Please note that the list of underrepresented Member States may be subject to future amendment based on potential data changes over time.

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Security Officer for Project Coordination

Directorate-General Human Resources and Security (DG HR)

of the European Commission

Selection reference: HR/COM/2026/1569

Domain*: EU’s internal security

Where : Unit HR.DS.002 – “Security of Representations” , Brussels

Staff category and Function Group : Temporary agent 2b – Administrator

Grade range: AD5-7

Publication deadline : 25.09.2026 - 12.00 (Brussels time)

WE ARE

The Commission’s Security Directorate is part of the Directorate General for Human Resources and

Security and in charge of the institution’s internal security policy. The role of the Security

Directorate is to ensure that, in all its places of activity in the EU, people, assets and information are adequately protected against security and safety risks.

Under the direct supervision of the Security Director, the sector DS.002 deals with and provides advice related to the security of the Commission Representations based in the capitals of the EU Member States and some smaller regional offices. In most sites, the premises are shared with

the European Parliament’s Liaison Offices (EPLOs), and in these cases they are named Houses of

Europe. The functions are characterized by various coordination activities on site and remotely with the European Parliament, the Commission DGs and other stakeholders.

WE PROPOSE

HR.DS.002 is seeking to hire one Security Officer to support the sector for Security of the Commission Representations (and the Houses of Europe when the premises are shared with the European Parliament).

Among other tasks, the position consists of:

− Manage the building and technical security projects in close coordination with OIB, the Representations, DG COMM, European Parliament services and various internal/external stakeholders;

− Provide advice to ensure the proper management of activities in compliance with security policies and procedures;

− Liaise with the competent units of the Security Directorate in their respective fields of expertise, including physical security, technical security, information security, inspections, budget, and training; 4HR/COM/2026/1569 Version: 16/04/2026

− Ensure a high level of quality regarding the needs assessment, installation, and maintenance of technical security equipment, including detection systems, CCTV, access controls, safes, and other secure systems;

− Assess risks and manage them according to approved methodologies and international standards;

− Establish and update the crisis relocation plans for Representations and other EUIBAs;

− Disseminate general guidelines, procedures and instructions on security;

− Coordinate actions and processes, also with the European Parliament services, for the protection of persons, assets and information regularly and in time of crisis.

WE LOOK FOR

We are looking for a colleague with strong technical engineering background, who is available to be on call and also for frequent travelling, and who is fluent in English (C1/C2) and French (C1/C2), both orally and in writing.

The candidate should have a job-related experience of at least 5 years. A master degree in Electronics or Electro technic engineering would be a very strong advantage

The successful candidate must have:

− sound experience in procurement and contract management, including calls for proposals/tenders, evaluation and selection of projects;

− experience in security matters, including building security;

− knowledge in the domains and functions of the other operational Security Directorate units;

− Strong sense of responsibility, initiative and ability to comply with a complex set of rules and deadlines;

− excellent problem solving and analytical capacities, in particular the capacity to continuously identify improvements in working methods;

− resilience and the ability to perform in a high-pressure environment;

− Strong organisation and planning skills.

The candidate must be highly self-motivated, available to work long hours and when required by the service, on short deadlines.

The security officer must either be a holder of a valid security clearance up to the level of "SECRET UE/EU SECRET" or be willing to undergo the national security vetting procedure (in order to perform this job). 5HR/COM/2026/1569 Version: 16/04/2026

HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST?

You should send your documents in a single pdf in the following order:

1. your CV 2. completed application form.

Please send these documents by the publication deadline to [email protected]

indicating the selection reference HR/COM/2026/1569 in the subject.

No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline. 6HR/COM/2026/1569 Version: 16/04/2026

ANNEX

1. Selection

➢ Am I eligible to apply?

You must meet the following eligibility criteria when you validate your application :

Our rules provide that you can only be recruited as a temporary agent at the European Commission if you:

General criteria:

- Are a citizen of a Member State of the EU and enjoy full rights as a citizen

- Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by applicable laws concerning military service

- Are physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post

- Produce the appropriate character references as to suitability for the performance of the duties.

Qualifications:

In order to be recruited for this position, you must have at least a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma.

Only qualifications issued or recognised as equivalent by EU Member State authorities (e.g. by the Ministry of Education) will be accepted. Furthermore, before recruitment, you will be required to provide the documents that corroborate the eligibility criteria (diplomas, certificates and other supporting documents).

Languages:

have a thorough knowledge (minimum level C1) of one of the 24 official languages of the EU 2

- AND a satisfactory knowledge (minimum level B2) of a second official language of the EU, to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties.

➢ What about the selection steps?

The post was published internally within the Commission, inter-institutionally, and brought to the attention of competition laureates.

Salary at this grade

Basic monthly salary at AD5 runs from €6,153 (step 1) to €6,961 (top step), giving an annual range of roughly €73,836 to €83,532 before tax and allowances. Steps increase automatically every two years; the figures here are taken from the salary grid in the EU Staff Regulations.

Eligible staff posted away from their country of nationality also receive an expatriation allowance worth 16% of basic salary (around €984 per month at step 1 of AD5) together with household, dependent-child, and education allowances where applicable. Take-home pay is then adjusted by the country correction coefficient for Brussels. For a worked example see our correction coefficients guide and the EU salaries overview.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 8 September 2026, 8 days ago.

The application deadline is 25 September 2026, 7 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 16 September 2026.

Where to learn more

For full responsibilities, requirements, and career progression at AD5 see our AD5 grade page; for headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at European Commission see the European Commission institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Brussels see our Brussels location page; for related vacancies in the Eu’S Internal And External Security field browse our Eu’S Internal And External Security domain page.

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