Opportunities for the Application of Modern Competence Frameworks in the Management of Employees in Security Services Cover Image

Възможности за приложение на съвременни компетентностни рамки при управлението на служителите в службите за сигурност
Opportunities for the Application of Modern Competence Frameworks in the Management of Employees in Security Services

Author(s): Valentin Penchev Vasilev, Vesela Serafimova
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Political Sciences, Security and defense, Methodology and research technology
Published by: Национален военен университет „Васил Левски“
Keywords: competency frameworks; human resource management; security services; professional development; organizational effectiveness

Summary/Abstract: This article explores the possibilities of applying modern competency frameworks in the management of security service employees. The main goal is to analyze the theoretical foundations, applicability and challenges related to the implementation of the competency approach in the Security sector, as well as to present good international practices and opportunities for their adaptation in Bulgarian conditions. A combined approach was used, including theoretical analysis and empirical research conducted among security service employees in the city of Blagoevgrad using a survey method.The results show that most respondents have partial awareness of the competency frameworks, but perceive their implementation as a significant factor in increasing the effectiveness of human resources management. The most strongly expressed expectations are for improvement in the selection, assessment and career development processes, while the main challenges are associated with the lack of clarity, expert capacity and organizational culture for change.The analysis of international practices (NATO, European Union and other institutions) shows that competency frameworks are an effective tool for strategic personnel management, ensuring transparency, professionalism and interoperability. On this basis, the article offers guidelines for the development of a national competency framework for the Security sector in Bulgaria, which would unite institutional efforts and support the development of human potential in accordance with international standards.

  • Issue Year: 2025
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 107-121
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Bulgarian
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