Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 011001: Defense officer

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 011001 | Major Group: Armed forces occupations (Group 0)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Prepare and implement strategies, controls and instructions to defend the homeland from any aggression, and prepare and lead subordinates according to the chain of command within the limits of the granted authority..

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`011001`
Official Title (EN)	Defense officer
Official Title (AR)	Defense officer
Major Group	Armed forces occupations (Group 0)
Sub-Major Group	Commissioned armed forces officers
Minor Group	Commissioned armed forces officers
Unit Group	Commissioned armed forces officers
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`011002`	Intelligence officer	Intelligence officer	View Occupation 011002 →
`011003`	National Guard officer	National Guard officer	View Occupation 011003 →
`011004`	Royal Guard officer	Royal Guard officer	View Occupation 011004 →
`011005`	Internal security officer	Internal security officer	View Occupation 011005 →
`011006`	Security officer	Security officer	View Occupation 011006 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree or Relevant Professional Qualification
Field of Study / Discipline: Relevant Field of Specialization
Core Professional Competencies: Technical competency, communication, analytical and operational skills
Labor Compliance: Regulated under Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) guidelines.

Labor Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment Parameter	Status	Compliance Detail
Official GASTAT SSCO Registry	✅ Verified	Standardized in Unified Saudi Classification of Occupations 2026
Qiwa Platform Contract Authentication	✅ Active	Authorized for instant digital contract issuance in Qiwa portal
GOSI Social Insurance Integration	✅ Compliant	Automatic wage protection and social insurance registration
Professional Council Accreditation	✅ Standardized	Council verification requirements defined (SCE, SOCPA, SCFHS)
Nitaqat Saudization Contribution	✅ Eligible	Contributes 1.0 unit to Saudization quota (minimum SAR 4,000 wage)
Overall Labor Compliance Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Qiwa Contract Filing

Qiwa, Visa & Saudization Context in Saudi Arabia

Qiwa Digital Employment Contracts: When issuing or authenticating employment contracts, employers in Saudi Arabia must select SSCO code 011001. Review our Qiwa Platform Guide.
Professional Accreditation: Regulated titles (such as Engineers, Healthcare Specialists, Financial Auditors) require pre-approval from the relevant Saudi professional council (Saudi Council of Engineers, SOCPA, SCFHS).
Nitaqat Impact: For Saudi nationals employed under this code, full GOSI registration (minimum wage SAR 4,000) contributes 1.0 unit to the establishment’s localization score. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the official role definition of SSCO 011001?

SSCO 011001 designates Defense officer (Defense officer) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

2. How is this occupation registered in Qiwa and GOSI?

Employers select code 011001 when submitting digital employment contracts in the Qiwa portal and enrolling staff into GOSI.

3. Does this occupation require professional council accreditation in Saudi Arabia?

Regulated titles require accreditation from professional bodies (e.g. Saudi Council of Engineers or SOCPA) before work permit issuance.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Authority: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Unified Saudi Occupational Classification.

Labor Portal: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (Qiwa)

This reference page is provided for human resource compliance and job classification guidance in Saudi Arabia.