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CECERN

Head of Security(m/w/x)

Genf
Full-timeOn-siteExperienced

Developing and implementing security strategy for particle physics laboratory. Master's degree or equivalent experience in security management required. 30 days paid leave, comprehensive health insurance.

Requirements

  • Master's degree or equivalent experience in Security Management, Criminology, Law Enforcement, Public Security, Risk Management, or related field
  • Formal training or certification in security management, crisis management, law enforcement command, or protective security
  • Proven experience managing security strategy, contracts, and operations in institutional or large industrial environments
  • Solid background in risk assessment, threat analysis, incident management, corrective measures, and business continuity planning
  • Good knowledge of Swiss and/or French legal/judicial frameworks, or comparable national systems
  • Experience managing security arrangements for high-level visits, delegations, or major events
  • Capacity to translate operational expertise into clear security procedures and measures
  • Team management skills
  • Development of vision and strategy
  • Personnel and material resources planning
  • Contract management skills
  • Organizational, planning, and control skills
  • Problem-solving skills: identifying, defining, and assessing problems
  • Working in the interest of the organization, consistent with values and goals
  • Creating vision and strategic partnerships, ensuring alignment to overall strategy
  • Setting direction: coordinating activities, focusing team on goals, monitoring progress
  • Demonstrating accountability: working conscientiously and reliably, delivering on promises
  • Spoken and written French, with commitment to learn English
  • Valid driving licence

Tasks

  • Shape and implement CERN’s security strategy
  • Protect people, assets, and infrastructure
  • Define and maintain security policies
  • Propose and recommend security strategies to Directorate
  • Lead and organize the Security Service
  • Manage team responsibilities and performance
  • Prioritize and allocate security activities
  • Plan and supervise special security arrangements
  • Represent Security Service internally and externally
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Define contractual strategy for security services
  • Prepare and manage tenders and contracts
  • Monitor service quality and performance
  • Ensure compliance with agreed standards
  • Define security requirements for new projects
  • Recommend security improvements for renovations
  • Monitor developments in security technologies
  • Propose security improvements for CERN’s environment

Work Experience

  • approx. 1 - 4 years

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • FrenchNative
  • EnglishBasic

Benefits

More Vacation Days

  • 30 days paid leave
  • 2 weeks annual closure

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement Plans

  • CERN Pension Fund membership

Additional Allowances

  • Family, child and infant monthly allowances
  • Relocation package

Job Security

  • Possibility of contract extension
  • Eligibility for indefinite contract
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