Senior Agent – Screening and Access Management

Application deadline: 05 August 2025

Headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands, Europol offers a purpose driven career, as every role offers a profound sense of accomplishment, through making a positive contribution to society. Europol’s mission is to support its Member States in preventing and combating all forms of serious international and organized crime, cybercrime and terrorism. We are committed to upholding the values of service, integrity, accountability, initiative, partnership, and diversity. As part of Europol, you will collaborate with diverse top-tier experts, forge international connections, be involved in the ongoing evolution of strategies, technologies, tools and methodologies that underpin European Security, and thrive in a supportive environment that nurtures both personal and professional growth.

Currently Europol is looking for Senior Agent – Screening and Access Management. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the effective handling and processing of personnel security documentation, clearance certification, and physical access management within Europol. She/he will provide advice, operational support, and coordinate with both internal stakeholders and external security authorities to maintain high-security standards. By coordinating and implementing risk management, access control systems, and compliance with the applicable security policies, this position plays a critical role in safeguarding Europol’s expanding infrastructure and operations.

The successful candidate will be entrusted with the following functions and duties:

• Maintaining and updating internal databases with security clearance statuses, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality;
• Administering and troubleshooting relevant databases in the area of competence (such as Building Integration System (BIS) and Identity and Access Management (IAM) database, ensuring data accuracy and compliance;
• Liaising with National Security Authorities (NSAs) and external partners in Personnel Security and Industrial Security matters;
• Ensuring that personnel and industrial security standards, as per established rules and regulations are observed and complied with;
• Implementing all processes pertaining to the provision and maintenance of security clearances;
• Identifying deficiencies and recommending corrective actions to enhance Personnel and Industrial security;
• Maintaining security awareness in the area of competence, and report suspicious activities;
• Proposing appropriate strategies to mitigate any identified risks in the area of competence, suggesting countermeasures;
• Providing advice and prepare reports to management on all matters related to personnel security, clearance certification and physical access Management, ensuring alignment with organizational security policies;
• Drafting, reviewing, and maintaining internal policy documents, standard operating procedures pertaining to personnel and industrial security;
• Providing awareness sessions/ training to internal and external stakeholders in the fields of personnel and industrial security;

Key requirements and knowledge:

• A level of education as described in the vacancy notice published on Europol’s website;
• At least 2 years of relevant professional work experience in personnel security, clearance certification, and physical access management;
• Experience preparing written security reports, briefings, procedural documentation, and other written materials.
• Experience with security screening or vetting procedures obtained in law enforcement, armed forces, government agency, or international organization;
• Knowledge of technical security systems and measures relevant to access control and personnel security;
• Knowledge of personal security clearance certification procedures, industrial security regulations, and best practices in access control;
• Ability to provide advice and operational support on personnel and industrial security matters;
• Knowledge of relevant EU security regulations;
• Certification in security screening and/or risk management;

Indicative salary:

The basic monthly salary is grade 13 (EUR 4,319.72), grade 14 (EUR 4,887.55) or grade 16 (EUR 6,256.88).

The indicative salary for a staff member (single) in receipt of expatriation allowance (16%) is:

a) Staff member (single) in receipt of expatriation allowance (16%): FGIV: grade 13: EUR 4,607.35, grade 14: EUR 5,182.01, grade 16: EUR 6,503.94

b) Staff member with two dependent children in their custody in receipt of expatriation allowance (16%): FGIV: grade 13: EUR 6,536.84, grade 14: EUR 7,139.91, grade 16: EUR 8,563.38.

Compensation and benefits:

• Healthy work-life balance and working environment: flexible working hours, structural teleworking opportunities (depending on the nature of your job), comprehensive annual leave, and maternity/parental leave In line with the EU civil service rules;
• Employees are protected against illness, accidents, and the risk of occupational disease by the Sickness Insurance Scheme (JSIS), which offers global insurance coverage;
• Staff pay EU tax at source, but salaries are exempt from national taxes;
• A competitive salary and benefits package (which can include expatriation, household, foreign residence and education allowances) in line with the EU civil service rules (Click here to explore our supplementary allowances;
• Europol fosters a continuous learning culture. We offer a comprehensive learning and development programme that is aligned with the overall business strategy and that values people’s performance and development;
• Social benefits in the form of unemployment allowance under certain conditions, as well as pension rights for Temporary and Contract Agents after 10 years of service;
• Possibility to advance in grade/salary through annual appraisal exercise and opportunities for lateral development within the organisation;
• A workplace that values environmental sustainability, diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities;

Apply now and create a safer Europe with us!

Please refer to the job posting on our website here for details regarding the eligibility and selection criteria and duties. The only way to submit an application is via the Europol website. Click here to visit Europol website and learn more about the Agency and its mission.