The position is located at the security section of the Headquarters staff in Stockholm.

The section is responsible for internal security at the Swedish Armed Forces' largest organizational unit, the Headquarters, as well as for the personal security of the highest leaders of the Armed Forces. The section coordinates security protection within the Stockholm Garrison. The Headquarters is under development, and this also applies to the security section, 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 the security section? Welcome with your application.

Main Responsibilities

The security section is organized into three details, and the position is placed at the Detail for information security and physical security (DIF). The detail handles matters related to physical security, information security, IT security, and signal protection. As a specialist in physical security and surveillance, you will be the right hand of the detail manager, responsible for the functional management of personnel surveillance and local technical protection by being the security section's representative regarding building technical projects and related protective measures. The tasks include:

Functionally manage the personnel surveillance at the Headquarters
Support the unit's activities in the work with physical security
Support in the methodological development of both physical security and personnel surveillance in collaboration with technical surveillance
Support the unit's activities with qualified training support
Ensure compliance with regulations
Conduct security training in the area, both internally within the Headquarters and externally towards suppliers
Participate in security protection inspections
Develop and write internal regulations in the area

The tasks may change and develop over time as the operations at the section evolve. You will have close cooperation with the security manager and the security organization at other leadership levels in the Headquarters.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

At least 1 year of current, relevant, and documented work experience along with current education in the area of physical security from the public sector or larger companies/organizations
Good knowledge of MS Office
Very good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English
Driving license B

Personal Qualities

To thrive and fit in this position, you need to be structured, independent, proactive, and responsible. You have high integrity, a strong security awareness, and a good ability to handle changes in pace. As a person, you are an unpretentious and helpful team player who enjoys educating, engaging, guiding, and developing the organization's needs. A large part of the work is done in very close collaboration with others, which places high demands on your ability to build and maintain good relationships, and you actively contribute to a pleasant working environment while sharing the Armed Forces' values. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

MERITS

Current and relevant work experience in personnel surveillance and technical surveillance systems
Certified security officer or other civilian education deemed equivalent by the employer
Current and relevant work experience in conducting training and inspections of security protection
Service in the military security service
Good knowledge of the Armed Forces' organization and its regulations for security service
Documented experience of working in ISUS
Work experience from larger projects as a project participant/project manager

Other

Employment type: Permanent employment, 6 months probationary period applies (for those not employed within the Armed Forces).
Civil/Military employment: The position is a civilian position
Start date: as soon as agreed
Work location: Lidingövägen, Stockholm

Information about the recruiting unit:

In the Headquarters, there is the Supreme Commander and the Director General. The Headquarters has approximately 1,000 employees – both professional officers and civilian experts. The Headquarters consists from 2023-01-01 of the defense staff, operations management, military intelligence and security service, as well as the Headquarters' staff department and independent supervisory units.

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 nature of this varies depending on the type of position.

To the application for employment, a CV and cover letter should be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.