Job Advertisement: Officer at 31st Ranger Battalion

The 31st Ranger Battalion is a light conventional ranger unit tasked with supporting the Swedish Armed Forces' special forces. The battalion is a standing unit with high availability and is trained for operations with short preparation times. The unit carries out tasks across the entire conflict spectrum, both within Sweden's borders and in other parts of the world. As a professional officer in the battalion, you must be prepared to undertake international service as this is a natural part of our operations.

The defining profile of the battalion is primarily the ability to conduct rapid movements and foot combat with carried weapon systems. The battalion is well-trained and has developed methods to solve these tasks in conjunction with helicopter and transport aviation units.

The battalion operates in task-adapted combat groups over large areas and often in a different direction than other units, which places high demands on the personnel's physical and mental capabilities. This further imposes significant requirements on individual soldier skills and the ability to prioritize the mission and the group over personal needs. In addition to soldier skills, good teamwork, initiative, and high stress tolerance are prerequisites for the officer to operate effectively with the group in all situations.

Main Duties

The officer's tasks in the battalion can range from high-intensity combat to supply logistics, maintaining the battalion's command resources, and staff duties. The battalion's units operate independently for shorter periods, which places high demands on understanding the task and initiative at all command levels. All officer positions in the battalion require high physical performance, teamwork, and the willingness to act in the situations presented.

Available Positions in the Battalion

Depending on the competencies and experiences of the applicant, the battalion can offer a wide range of positions at the battalion, squadron, and platoon levels. For more information about available and current positions, please contact: K3-31bat-rekrytering@mil.se

Requirements for the Position

• Completed and approved military basic training
• Completed and approved officer training
• Passed employment tests at the 31st Ranger Battalion

Meritorious

• Driving license B, manual transmission
• Driving license C
• Military driver's license (TGB16, LTGV, TGB14/15, TGB17)
• Hazardous goods training
• Previous international service
• Previous service in ranger units

Personal Qualities

Key qualities we seek include independence, initiative, and flexibility. Furthermore, you should be solution-oriented and structured in your approach to handling various situations.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. For the authority's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act according to the existing values. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).

Other Information

Employment type: Permanent
Employment category: Professional officer (OFF/K & SO/K)
Employment degree: Full-time
Work location: Karlsborg
Start date: By agreement
Salary: Individual salary
Selection: Selection and interviews will be ongoing

Interviews and tests will be conducted continuously in Karlsborg. A notice with more information will be sent to the email you provided in your application.

Application

Your application should include:

• CV
• Cover letter describing yourself and a life description both civilian and military.
• CV including contact details for two references.
• Degree certificate, officer training.
• High school diploma.
• Relevant grades & certificates for the position.

Application Deadline

Welcome with your application no later than 2025-04-02.

For information about the recruitment process, contact:

HR Department/S1 31.Jbat
Tel: 0505-451646
Email: K3-31bat-rekrytering@mil.se

Union Representatives

OFR/O, k3-wanasofficersforening@mil.se
SACO, Annelee Karlström, 0505 45 10 00 (switchboard)
OFR/S, Mikael Ekelund, 0505 45 10 00 (switchboard)
SEKO, Jon Sjöberg , 0505 45 10 00 (switchboard)

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces' website.