Position as Security Clearance Officer

The position is located at the Security Department of the Headquarters Staff in Stockholm. The department is responsible for internal security at the Swedish Armed Forces' largest organizational unit, the Headquarters, and also for the personal security of the highest commanders of the Armed Forces. The department also coordinates security protection within the Stockholm Garrison. The Headquarters is undergoing reorganization, which also applies to the Security Department, which is in an expansive period where both tasks and a new work team are being developed. Do you want to be part of this exciting journey and participate in the development of the Headquarters' internal security service and security section? Then you should apply for this position.

Main Responsibilities

The Security Department is organized into four sections, and the position is located at the Personnel Security Section.

In the role of Security Clearance Officer, you will conduct security clearances at the Headquarters. This means that you have overall responsibility for your security clearance cases as well as the associated administration. The role involves independent work with a large variety of tasks. The tasks include, among others:

• Conducting basic investigations, administering background checks, and follow-up security clearances
• Supporting the organization with methodological support within the framework of personnel security
• Conducting training in the area, both internally within the Headquarters and externally towards suppliers, as well as participating in security protection inspections
• Developing methods and writing internal regulations in the area

The tasks may change over time as the organization develops. You will have close cooperation with the security manager at the Headquarters, the Military Intelligence and Security Service, the Defense Staff, and the Operations Management.

Qualifications

• Current and relevant experience in all parts of the basic investigation
• Approved high school education
• Good ability to express oneself in speech and writing in Swedish
• Good knowledge of MS Office

Personal Attributes

To thrive in this role, you need to be curious and proactive, as well as enjoy both independent work and teamwork. You have a strong sense of responsibility, are meticulous, and have a structured and systematic approach to work. You have a holistic perspective with the ability to quickly understand contexts in different operations. A large part of the work is done in close collaboration with other units within the Headquarters, which places high demands on you to be service-oriented and have the ability to build and maintain good relationships. Furthermore, you have a high security awareness and a good ability to handle changes in pace. You actively contribute to a pleasant work environment and share the Armed Forces' core values.

We place great importance on personal suitability.

Meritorious

• Current education and experience regarding background check routines
• Experience in security clearance work within the Armed Forces
• Experience in organizational development and/or improvement work
• Experience in conducting training initiatives
• Documented experience of working in IS Undsäk
• Service in the military security service and thus good knowledge of the Armed Forces' organization and its regulations for security services or other experience deemed equivalent by the employer

Other

Employment form: Permanent employment, 6 months probationary period applies (for those not employed within the Armed Forces)

Civil/Military employment: The position is open to both officers, specialist officers, and civilians

Start date: as soon as possible by agreement

Work location: Lidingövägen, Stockholm

Inquiries about the position

You are welcome to contact the Section Chief for the Personnel Security Section, Jenny Zander.

Union Representatives

Stefan Ungerth (SACO)
Monika Danielsson (SEKO)
Kjell Tetzlaff (Defense Union OFR/S)
Arne Nilsson (Officers' Union, OFR/O)

All can be reached at phone 08-788 75 00

Application Deadline

Welcome with your application by 2025-04-27 at the latest. Your application should include a CV and a personal letter. In the letter, we would like you to motivate why you are suitable for this position.

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