Security Assistant

# Security Assistant
- European Commission (AST1, Brussels)European CommissionECBrussels, Belgium### About European CommissionThe executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, and managing day-to-day EU business.
More about EC on EU Jobs Alert →GradeAST1Contract TypeTemporary AgentSalary Range€3,754
- €4,248/monthDeadline25 September 2026## About this positionThe 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.
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Key responsibilities
According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:
* Coordinate security projects from drafting concepts through implementation and acceptance
* Participate in meetings, draft minutes, create photographic reports with configuration layouts
* Provide technical and financial reporting to hierarchy
* Verify implementation conformity with specifications, plans, and schedules
* Analyse execution plans and technical data sheets
* Check progress states, validate prices and quantities implemented
* Organise and participate in inspections and address issues raised
* Ensure hand-over and follow-up intervention of maintenance services## Are you eligible?Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:
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Education:
Post-secondary education attested by a diploma, or secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education
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Experience:
At least 3 years of job-related professional experience in the main domains of the sector; education in technical subjects is an advantage; experience in security systems installations and security building projects is a strong advantage
* Languages: English (C1), French (B2)
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skills:
Thorough knowledge in risk analysis, assessment and management, Knowledge of security protocols, standards and norms in EU institutions, Sound knowledge of health and safety rules at work, Sound knowledge of procurement and contract management, Technical competencies, Comfortable using recent IT technologies including AI, Office automation tools proficiency (Word and Excel), Ability to work in classified environment, Very good oral and writing skills, Structured and thorough approach
* Eligibility: Citizen of an EU Member State enjoying full rights as a citizen; fulfilled obligations concerning military service; physically fit to perform duties; appropriate character references; must either hold valid security clearance up to level 'SECRET UE/EU SECRET' or be willing to undergo national security vetting procedure## Selection processThe notice describes the following selection steps:
* Submit CV and completed application form in single PDF
* Applications from Commission officials, officials from other Institutions, and competition laureates have priority## Contract and working arrangementsContract duration: Temporary agent contract.
Working arrangements: Available for frequent travelling.
Hiring unit: Directorate-General for Human Resources and Security (DG HR), Security Directorate (HR.
DS), sector DS.002.## Position detailsReference: HR/COM/2026/DS.002Directorate-General: HR
- Human Resources and SecurityVacancy Notice: Download PDFLast Verified: 11 September 2026## Position overviewThis is the official EU Careers listing for Security Assistant at European Commission based in Brussels at the AST1 grade level (Temporary Agent). The vacancy reference is HR/COM/2026/DS.002. It is hosted by HR
- Human Resources and Security, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area. The role falls under the Eu’S Interna