Challenge Yourself! Become a Clearance Diver

The Navy is now looking for you who are military trained and want to be trained as a clearance diver. A developing profession where you can make a difference for what is important! Can you stay calm in difficult situations and be a humble team player, even in times of crisis? Then clearance diving might be the profession for you.

Recruiting Units:

• 3rd Naval Combat Flotilla (33rd Mine Clearance Division, Karlskrona)
• 4th Naval Combat Flotilla (42nd Mine Clearance Division, Haninge)
• 4th Naval Combat Flotilla (44th Clearance Diver Division, Skredsvik)

Main Responsibilities

Now there is an opportunity to undergo approximately nine months of training that, upon successful completion, leads to a position as a clearance diver within the Armed Forces. Experience in diving is not a requirement; however, you need to be driven to challenge yourself and enjoy pushing your mental and physical limits.

Your primary task as a clearance diver is to create freedom of movement in a marine environment by mapping and clearing ammunition. You will work in a team with other clearance divers and in close collaboration with colleagues within the Armed Forces. Your daily life as a clearance diver may include everything from various training missions to live assignments, as well as providing support to the community, for example, helping the police search for missing persons.

In your daily work, you will practice your diving skills. The demands for physical and mental ability are high, so you will regularly train to manage your heavy equipment safely. The exciting challenge of working as a clearance diver is that you will engage in advanced diving in a variety of environments and situations. You primarily work in Sweden but may also participate in international missions.

The Navy's EOD school trains the Navy's clearance divers who, after graduation, seek employment either on mine clearance vessels in Stockholm or Karlskrona, or with land-based mobile clearance diver groups in Skredsvik. There is a good opportunity to switch between the two career paths.

Read more about the position and requirements in the Position Guide on the Armed Forces' website.

Watch our 5-part series about Clearance Diver Aspirants on YouTube.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Approved military basic training, or previous conscription according to the Total Defense Duty Act, with passing grades. If you have not yet completed military basic training, information on how to apply for upcoming basic training rounds can be found on the Swedish National Service Administration's website.
• Meet the basic requirements for clearance diver service at the Swedish National Service Administration (supplementary testing, see below).
• Visual acuity of at least 1.0 in each eye without correction.
• Normal color vision.

Supplementary Testing

During the 4-day supplementary testing, medical examinations, interviews, and a number of exercises will be conducted to assess motivation and physical ability. Once your application is submitted and we have made an initial assessment, you will be informed if a supplementary test is relevant for you. You will also receive more detailed information about the testing and training tips for your preparation.

Personal Qualities

Having the ability to cooperate, being positive, stress-resistant, and meticulous; are qualities that are fundamental for a clearance diver. The work is very demanding physically and mentally, and you need to quickly switch from calmer tasks to high-tempo assignments.

Safety awareness and responsibility are fundamental qualities for a clearance diver, so great importance is placed on personal suitability.

OTHER

Training Start: The position training for clearance divers will begin in the fall of 2026. It will be conducted in Berga, Karlskrona, and in Skredsvik/Uddevalla municipality.

Salary: Individual and differentiated salary setting applies.

Work Locations: Karlskrona, Skredsvik, or Haninge.

Employment Rate: Full-time.

Military Position.

Travel: Will be included during training and also in service as a clearance diver.

Contact: If you have questions about the position, please contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]). If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Union Representatives: For union questions, contact Joakim Pukk (mailto:[email protected]) - [email protected].

Application: Welcome with your application! We receive and process applications continuously, but no later than 2026-06-30 do we need your expressed interest for you to have a chance to participate in the 2026 training start.

Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position. We also want to see high school grades and certificates from basic military training/conscription.

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

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Fourth Naval Combat Flotilla is a task force with the mission to maintain and develop the Armed Forces' capabilities in naval combat. In peacetime, the flotilla trains for its wartime mission, to defend Sweden's territory and Swedish interests. The flotilla monitors Swedish maritime territory, conducts intelligence gathering, clears mines, and protects marine areas, shipping routes, and maritime traffic. The Fourth Naval Combat Flotilla continuously contributes personnel to international missions.

The flotilla is based in Berga south of Stockholm and in Skredsvik by Gullmarsfjorden on the Bohus coast, where the Clearance Diver Division is located.

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong value foundation based 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 clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also includes an obligation to be placed in wartime. This obligation 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 employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.