Security Agent - European Commission (AST-SC1, 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.

Are you eligible?

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

• Languages: Dutch (B2)

Position details

Reference

HR/COM/2026/1593

Directorate-General

HR - Human Resources and Security

Vacancy Notice

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Last Verified

23 July 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Security Agent at European Commission based in Brussels at the AST-SC1 grade level (Temporary Agent). The vacancy reference is HR/COM/2026/1593. It is hosted by HR - Human Resources and Security, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area. The role falls under the Crisis Management And Internal Security domain.

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# 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/2026/1593

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:

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temporary agents are recruited to fill vacant positions for a set amount of time or

to perform highly specialised tasks.

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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 Agent

# Directorate-General Human Resources & Security (DG HR) of the European Commission

Selection reference: HR/COM/2026/1593

Domain: Crisis management and internal security

Where : Unit DS.1.002 – “Protection & Operations”, Brussels

Staff category and Function Group : Temporary agent 2b/2d –Administrative agent

Grade range: SC1-SC2

Publication deadline : 10/08/2026 - 12.00 (Brussels time)

WE ARE

The Human Resources and Security Directorate General (DG HR) oversees recruitment policy, training and career management, social policies and working conditions for Commission staff. It is also responsible for keeping buildings and employees safe and secure, making sure that work continues during crises and dealing with online security.

Unit HR.DS.1 (Protection & Operations) of the Commission's Security Directorate is composed of 3 sectors and is in charge of providing Protection services, running the Commission duty office (operating 24/7) and managing the Guards team.

The Commission duty office (24/7) plays a key operational coordination role in crisis situations, Alert State decisions and communication, ensuring a single chain of command by streamlining incoming and outgoing information and coordinating the communication with the relevant internal services. The duty office functions as the single-entry point for all security related matters for our staff and responds to security and safety related emergencies. It acts as information sharing point towards other EU institutions and Belgian national services, thus playing a critical role in crisis situations, as well as in safety and security related incidents.

WE PROPOSE

DG.HR.DS.1 is seeking to hire one security agent.

The position will consist of being a team member in the 24/7 round-the-clock emergency service of the Commission. This team is the single-entry point for all security and safety-related emergency situations in and around Commission premises in Brussels. Working in shifts and dealing with a very wide range of matters, the jobholder plays an important role in handling incidents and coordinating response to urgent requests that are of immediate concern to the safety and security of colleagues. The job holder will monitor early warning systems, use mass communication tools and respond to emergency events. The job holder will also provide an administrative support to the sector, notably as regards the revision and updating of the standard operating procedures. 4HR/COM/2026/1593

WE LOOK FOR

We are looking for a flexible and highly motivated candidate with a strong sense of responsibility.

The ideal profile for the job is:

- a highly developed service/customer-oriented approach, a calm attitude in emergency situations and team player skills;

- being fully operational in English and French, both orally and in writing level C1; knowledge of Dutch (level B2) would be an asset;

- previous security and/or safety experience of at least 3 years would be an advantage.

The duty officer will need to be prepared to work in shifts and occasionally intervene on the ground.

To be allowed to perform his/her job, the candidate 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.

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 HR-MAIL-DS1-1@ec.europa.eu

indicating the selection reference HR/COM/2026/1593 in the subject.

No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline. 5HR/COM/2026/1593

# 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 post-secondary education attested by a diploma, or

• a level of secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education, and appropriate professional experience of at least three years.

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:

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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.

> 2The official languages of the European Union are: BG (Bulgarian), CS (Czech), DA (Danish), DE (German), EL (Greek), EN (English), ES (Spanish), ET (Estonian), FI (Finnish), FR (French), GA (Irish), HR (Croatian), HU (Hungarian), IT (Italian), LT (Lithuanian), LV (Latvian), MT (Maltese), NL (Dutch), PL (Polish), PT (Portuguese), RO (Romanian), SK (Slovak), SL (Slovenian), SV (Swedish).

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In accordance with Article 29 of the Staff Regulations, applications from Commission officials, officials from other Institutions, and laureates of competitions have priority 3. If these candidates do not best fit the requirements for the position, the Commission can recruit a temporary agent.

For temporary agents under Article 2(a) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants , the

post is published directly on the EPSO website, without mandatory prior internal publication.

A selection panel will choose a limited number of candidates for interview, based on the CV and application form that they

Salary at this grade

Basic monthly salary at AST-SC1 runs from €3,292 (step 1) to €3,725 (top step), giving an annual range of roughly €39,504 to €44,700 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 €527 per month at step 1 of AST-SC1) 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 17 July 2026, 6 days ago.

The application deadline is 10 August 2026, 17 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 23 July 2026.

Where to learn more

For full responsibilities, requirements, and career progression at AST-SC1 see our AST-SC1 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 Crisis Management And Internal Security field browse our Crisis Management And Internal Security domain page.

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