Valentin Vasilev
E-mail: valyopen@abv.bg
Valentin Vasilev is a professor, PhD in “National Security” (“Crisis Situations and Human Resources Management”) at the Higher School of Security and Economics /VUSI/, Plovdiv and head of the „Center for Leadership and Public Policies“ at the same educational institution. His scientific interests are in the fields of: Human Resources Management and Development, Crisis Management; Emotional Intelligence; Modern Motivational Techniques, Organizational Behavior, Local Public Policies, Public Management; Working with Local Stakeholders; Leadership and Emotional Intelligence; Teams and Team Efficiency; Sustainable Development and Public Administration; Corporate Social Responsibility; Strategic Management; Smart Technologies in Management; Change Management; Well-being - Practices and Policies, etc.
Vesela Serafimova
E-mail: serafimova2016@abv.bg
Vesela Serafimova is a doctor of economics and management /industry/. In the period 2017-2023, she developed teaching activities in the field of human resources management, fundamentals of management, marketing, planning and business management at the South-west University “Neofit Rilski”, Blagoevgrad. She has practical experience in the field of management and business organization, as well as in project activities. She developed the main part of her professional career at “IZI-PROSPECT” LTD. Her scientific interests are in the field of: Human Resources Management, Marketing and Marketing Planning, Business Management, Planning and Forecasting, Labor Economics, Corporate Social Responsibility; Corporate Image and Competitiveness.
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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.
competency frameworks, human resource management, security services, professional development, organizational effectiveness.
Василев, В., & Серафимова, В. (Декември 2025). Възможности за приложение на съвременни компетентностни рамки при управлението на служителите в службите за сигурност. Сигурност и отбрана(2), 107-121. // Vasilev, V., & Serafimova, V. (Dekemvri 2025). Vazmozhnosti za prilozhenie na savremenni kompetentnostni ramki pri upravlenieto na sluzhitelite v sluzhbite za sigurnost. Sigurnost i otbrana(2), 107-121. https://doi.org/10.70265/MOXC6742
Василев, Валентин, и Весела Серафимова. „Възможности за приложение на съвременни компетентностни рамки при управлението на служителите в службите за сигурност.“ Сигурност и отбрана (Издателски комплекс на Национален военен университет „Васил Левски“), № 2 (Декември 2025): 107-121. // Vasilev, Valentin, and Vesela Serafimova. “Vazmozhnosti za prilozhenie na savremenni kompetentnostni ramki pri upravlenieto na sluzhitelite v sluzhbite za sigurnost.” Sigurnost i otbrana (Izdatelski kompleks na Natsionalen voenen universitet “Vasil Levski”), № 2 (Dekemvri 2025): 107-121. https://doi.org/10.70265/MOXC6742
Василев, В. и Серафимова, В., 2025. Възможности за приложение на съвременни компетентностни рамки при управлението на служителите в службите за сигурност. Сигурност и отбрана, Декември, Брой 2, с. 107-121. // Vasilev, V. and Serafimova, V., 2025. Vazmozhnosti za prilozhenie na savremenni kompetentnostni ramki pri upravlenieto na sluzhitelite v sluzhbite za sigurnost. Sigurnost i otbrana, Dekemvri, Broy 2, s. 107-121. https://doi.org/10.70265/MOXC6742
Василев, Валентин, и Весела Серафимова. „Възможности за приложение на съвременни компетентностни рамки при управлението на служителите в службите за сигурност.“ Сигурност и отбрана 2 (2025): 107-121. // Vasilev, Valentin, and Vesela Serafimova. “Vazmozhnosti za prilozhenie na savremenni kompetentnostni ramki pri upravlenieto na sluzhitelite v sluzhbite za sigurnost.” Sigurnost i otbrana 2 (2025): 107-121. https://doi.org/10.70265/MOXC6742.
