Vacant job

The Position Offers

We are looking for an officer who wants to work on a wide range of tasks to maintain and develop the military unit military region group (MR group) BLG and the two home guard battalions in Blekinge. We offer a broad position with proximity to decision-making and the opportunity to influence and contribute. We are a small and flexible unit with complex tasks where everyone is needed. We have a mix of ages with both civilian and military positions. Join us and develop with us.

About the Unit

The Blekinge Group (BLG) in Karlskrona is tasked with training, administering, and leading the two home guard battalions in Blekinge County under the Chief MR S, which includes a boat company. The MR group is also responsible for supporting local activities conducted by voluntary defense organizations.

Main Tasks

You should be able to plan, execute, and evaluate various types of exercises and courses at the MR group, either individually or with support from other colleagues.

You should be able to conduct exercises with live and blank ammunition at least up to the size of a group in the role of exercise leader.

You should be prepared to support other sections within the MR group.

The position includes weekend and evening duties during certain periods, as well as service throughout the Southern Military Region.

Qualifications

• Completed officer exam with at least level OF 1 or OR 6
• Good IT skills
• Driving license B

Meritorious

• Served as deputy or platoon leader or equivalent
• Exercise leader, KSP m/58, Grg m/48, p-skott m/86, AK 4B/C, Pist m/88
• Driver's license for ptgb, tgb11-20, Bv 206, and Lb
• Vehicle instructor
• Training in Combat Boat/G-boat.
• Served at company and/or battalion staff
• Dog instructor
• Knowledge of the Home Guard and voluntary organizations

Personal Qualities

You have a good ability to work in a team and are outgoing, with ease in collaborating with others. You have a high work capacity, are stress-resistant, and have good communication skills in both speech and writing. You can manage multiple projects simultaneously. You should take responsibility and have initiative, being able to translate theory into practice. 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 Swedish 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 (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Other

Employment form: The position is a permanent full-time employment with an initial probationary period of 6 months.
Employment degree: Full-time
Work location: Karlskrona
Start date: 2025-10-01 or by agreement
Salary: Individual salary setting
The position mainly involves a normal working day, with occasional evening and weekend duties.

Inquiries about the Position

If you have questions about the recruitment process and the position, please contact:

Peter Tidhammar 076-898 65 85

Union representatives:
OFR/O Krister Forsberg
OFR/S Senadin Sela
SACO Maria Iglesias
SEKO Sven-Erik Borg

All can be reached via the switchboard at 046-36 80 00

Application Deadline

Welcome with your application by 2025-05-11 at the latest. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

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