Security Protection Officer at FRA

At FRA, we work on something that no one else does in Sweden, and you can be a part of it. Regardless of your job role, we contribute to societal benefit by working towards a meaningful purpose — together we tackle unique tasks for Sweden's security and integrity.

We offer interesting tasks with good opportunities for personal development, and we believe that a mix of people from different backgrounds creates a dynamic and creative work environment – our differences are our strength.

Do you want to contribute to societal benefit and support Sweden's independence in the world? FRA is now looking for a Security Protection Officer to work with the agency's personnel security issues and security clearance processes. If you are the one we are looking for, we can offer a varied job in an innovative and unique environment. At FRA, we work on unique tasks – for Sweden's security and integrity.

About FRA

The world is FRA's arena. Our task as an intelligence agency is to protect Sweden from the most serious threats that can be directed against a society – military attacks, terrorism, and cyberattacks. We protect what is most important to us – our safety, our democracy, and our way of life. Through our knowledge of the world, our country can prepare and meet threats in time. We are experts in the cyber field and signal intelligence and serve as an early warning for military threats. We are also at the core of Sweden's cyber defense, protecting the most critical operations and infrastructure from attacks. To fulfill our core missions, advanced technical solutions are required. Together, we have a unique task that we solve with our knowledge and expertise.

Your Mission

As a Security Protection Officer, you belong to the Personnel Security Unit. The unit's task is to manage the security clearance process at FRA.

In the role of Security Protection Officer, your main tasks will be to conduct security clearances for personnel during and after employment, as well as within the framework of security-protected procurement agreements. Your main tasks primarily consist of:

• Interviews and discussions.
• Processing of background checks and security-related personnel matters.
• Advisory role towards managers and employees in the area of security clearance.

The role involves internal contact points across the agency. You will work closely with HR and hiring managers. You will also have external contact with other agencies and companies. Our work is based on close collaboration, where we learn and have fun together.

At FRA, we have strong confidentiality, and it is important that you can handle that. Travel in the line of duty may occur both within and outside the country.

You Can

We are looking for someone who has:

• Post-secondary education in security or other relevant education or experience for the position.
• Previous experience in security clearance or similar activities, such as individual assessments and/or in-depth conversations.
• Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Good knowledge of the Office suite.
• Experience working with information in databases.

We consider it an advantage if you have:

• Training in conversation and interviews.
• Education in behavioral science.
• Intelligence training (PBI/Humint) police education.
• Experience in operational security work, preferably within a defense-related or law enforcement agency.
• Knowledge of security protection legislation and the Swedish Armed Forces' regulations regarding security service.
• Experience in investigations, person-based intelligence gathering, assessments in personnel security matters and/or citizenship issues.
• Knowledge of intelligence systems, primarily IS Und/Säk but also Analyst notebook or equivalent.
• Driver's license (B).

You Are

We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities and are looking for someone with high integrity who is also outgoing and good at building trust and maintaining contacts. You have the ability to work in a structured manner and drive processes forward while having a high quality awareness in your work. To succeed in the role of Security Protection Officer, you are clear in your verbal and written communication and ensure that messages are conveyed effectively. We expect you to see what needs to be done and take initiative while remaining calm and able to prioritize, even when there is a lot to do.

Our Offer

At FRA, every task is part of something bigger. In one way or another, as an employee, you will contribute to protecting Sweden's integrity and independence in the world. You are making a real difference every day.

Our employees have high competence, but we can always improve. Therefore, professional development is a given for us. We offer opportunities for skill development. As a new employee, you will broaden your skills right away with a comprehensive introductory training that gives you a greater understanding of the mission and helps you integrate into the organization. As an employee, you will also have the opportunity to find the right training within your area of expertise to become even better at what you are passionate about.

We value good health among our employees and offer, among other things, wellness activities during working hours if the work allows. Other benefits we offer include a gym at the workplace and leader-led activities, free parking, time off on bridge days if the work allows, extended parental leave, and beautiful natural surroundings.

With us, you will become one of the best. In your own way.

More Information

The workplace is located near Drottningholm, about 10 minutes by bus from Brommaplan. Swedish citizenship is a requirement as employment at FRA involves placement in a security class. A requirement for employment is a successful security clearance with a background check. The security clearance will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Security Protection Act. Employment comes with an obligation to be placed in a war situation. We apply a six-month probationary period. For more information, please contact the recruiting manager at 010-557 40 15. Union representatives can be reached at 010-557 46 00.

We accept applications via www.fra.se (http://www.fra.se) no later than 2025-04-13. Reference number 2025FRA561-2.

As we have already decided on the recruitment channels we wish to use for this recruitment, we kindly ask not to be contacted for further offers of advertising and recruitment assistance.