Special Helicopter Group (SHG)

is a special operations unit within the Swedish Armed Forces' special forces system (FMSF) located at the Helicopter Wing in Linköping. SHG's primary tasks are tactical transport, intelligence gathering, and air support. Like other units within FMSF, SHG has high demands for availability from specially selected personnel, with extensive operational experience and a high level of training and competence.

About the position

As an INTELLIGENCE OFFICER at SHG, you will be part of the unit's staff, placed in the intelligence section. The section works to support special operations by providing intelligence and assessments, in close collaboration with other units within FMSF. In addition, the section supports planning, coordinating, and leading the unit's activities.

Main tasks

• Analyze, process, and disseminate intelligence within the framework of the unit's operations, in close collaboration with intelligence functions within FMSF and other parts of the Armed Forces.
• Service in squadron staff or in a combined staff together with other parts of FMSF.
• Provide support in planning by supplying geographical information and analyses, both during exercises and missions.
• Represent the unit within the function in collaboration with external parties.

We offer an exciting and challenging work environment where creativity, initiative, and problem-solving are crucial. The tasks are varied and extend both within and outside your own function. Thanks to the section's composition and broad activities, you will experience a dynamic everyday life where adaptability and an open attitude towards new tasks are important. In the role of intelligence officer, you will have excellent opportunities for further education.

The position involves maintaining readiness for national and international operations, sometimes with short notice.

Qualifications

• Officer's degree OF 1-2 or SO 6-7 with a focus on INT/SEC/MSE.
• Formal intelligence training at, for example, FM UndSäkC.
• Approved according to FM FysS.
• Driver's license class B.
• Good ability to express oneself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English.
• Swedish citizenship.

Meritorious

• Previous staff experience at tactical or operational level.
• Other language skills.
• Experience regarding military aviation.
• Military driving license BE, C, CE.
• Previous international service.

Personal qualities

You have a natural ability to organize, prioritize, and handle complex tasks, even when time is tight or when conditions change rapidly. You have a good ability to assess situations and act accordingly, even when information is limited.

As a person, you are humble, social, unpretentious, and welcoming to new challenges. You are analytical, flexible, and have a good overall understanding that allows you to adapt to different contexts. You understand the importance of collaboration and see the strength in working together with others to achieve common goals. In the selection process, great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and suitability.

Other

Employment rate: Full-time, scheduled working hours
Workplace: Linköping
Start date: By agreement

Information about the recruitment process

Applicants for the position at SHG, who after selection are deemed suitable, will undergo a selection process that includes supplementary tests, interviews, and medical examinations. In connection with any call to selection, details regarding working hours, travel, equipment, and preparations will be provided. Calls for selection will be sent preliminarily during week 525 for the selection process in the autumn of 2025.

For inquiries about the position, contact: Hkpflj-rekrytering-SHG@mil.se (mailto:Hkpflj-rekrytering-SHG@mil.se)

Union representatives

OFR/O, Mats Häggström
Defense Union, Christoffer Willers
SACO-S, Anneli Helmersson
SEKO, Urban Hellqvist
All can be reached via the switchboard 013-28 30 00

Application deadline

Welcome with your application no later than 2025-05-18. Your application should be sent via email and must include a CV and a completed application form (available at https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se (https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Save the application form as “FirstName_LastName_IntelligenceOfficer”, fill it out and email it along with your CV to Hkpflj-rekrytering-SHG@mil.se (mailto:Hkpflj-rekrytering-SHG@mil.se). Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Note that this position cannot be applied for in ReachMee, but only via email.

The Swedish Armed Forces' special forces are a military strategic resource that increases the number of possible courses of action. An operation with special forces is characterized by a high impact on the security policy level. It may involve, for example, rescuing or saving Swedish citizens in international service or gathering intelligence. Within the special forces, we strive for simplicity in both planning and execution, unpredictability through unconventional methods, as well as determination, precision, and decisiveness. Readiness is high, and personnel are specially selected, trained, and equipped to perform their tasks.

Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, both in large and small ways, both at home and around the world.

The Swedish Armed Forces gives you the opportunity to develop as a person and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer with an open organization where we support each other.

The Swedish Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

The Swedish Armed Forces takes advantage of the qualities that diversity and gender balance bring to the organization. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitments.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. Security clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed in wartime. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.