Training Officer Norrland Shooting Platoon

Västernorrland Regiment with Jämtland Field Ranger Corps, I 21

Position Offers

We are looking for someone who is flexible, solution-oriented, and wants to be part of the development of future Norrland infantry units. We will offer you opportunities to develop with exciting tasks, initially under provisional conditions.

About the Unit

The Basic Training Battalion Ångermanland Infantry Battalion (Infbat) at I 21 in Sollefteå trains conscripts for several different combat units. The battalion was established in 2024 and is conducting its first training year with around 100 conscripts. In 2025, the battalion will expand its operations and we are now looking for more instructors for the shooting platoons in the Norrland Shooting Company.

Main Responsibilities

As a training officer and instructor in one of the shooting platoons, you will train conscripts on the unit's material systems together with other officers in the platoon and company. Primarily GRG18, KSP58 (with variants), mine equipment, and night sensors. The shooting platoons train around 30 conscripts annually, and you will have a unique opportunity to help develop the future Norrland infantry. You can lead as a war platoon commander or in another position as agreed with your supervisor.

Qualifications

Requirements
• Professional officer OF1/OR6
• Previous experience working within the Armed Forces
• Driver's license B

Desirable
• Background from ground combat units or ranger units
• Training on GRG18, KSP58 (with variants), night sensors, and UAV06A
• Instructor Bv309/Bv410
• Experience from a similar position

Personal Qualities

You achieve results through engaged leadership, and you have the ability to motivate your team to work towards set goals. You are a team player with good collaboration skills who puts the group's results before your own.

You have a high security awareness, are meticulous and flexible, which means you can adjust your pace when required and can work under provisional conditions. You have the ability to work independently and can see the whole picture in our organization. You are compliant with decisions made and dare to make decisions when the position requires it.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability during recruitment.

Other

Employment form: Permanent employment as a professional officer. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those not already employed by the authority.
Work location: Sollefteå
Employment rate: Full-time
Working hours: Flexible working hours within certain frameworks apply. The position involves travel and training at other locations, and participation in exercise activities may result in absence and work being conducted outside regular working hours.
Individual salary applies in the Armed Forces.
Start date: By agreement.

Questions regarding the position can be answered by

Markus Olsson, Chief Ångermanland Infantry Battalion can be reached via the Armed Forces switchboard 08-788 75 00.

Union Representatives

OF I 21, Mattias Larsson can be reached via the Armed Forces switchboard 08-788 75 00 or [email protected]
Defense Union, reachable via switchboard 08-402 40 00
SEKO, reachable via switchboard 0770-457 900
SACO, reachable via switchboard 08 – 613 48 00

Application Deadline

Welcome with your application by 2025-02-03. 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 Armed Forces website.

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Armed Forces is set to grow, and we need you on our team. The Parliament has decided to re-establish six new units, of which the Västernorrland Regiment with Jämtland Field Ranger Corps (I 21) is one. The unit will operate in two locations, Sollefteå and Östersund, and will be responsible for training and maintaining two infantry battalions and a military base. I 19 supports the establishment, and we are now hiring personnel for I 21.

Within the Armed Forces, there is 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.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security check 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 a war position. The nature of this varies depending on the type of position.

With the application for employment, a CV and personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the hiring process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are declined.