Security Guard at Avarn Security

As a security guard at Avarn Security, you have a vital societal mission to protect and monitor security objects according to the Protection Act.

The role of a security guard is to monitor security objects and protect against sabotage, espionage, terrorist crimes, and serious robbery. A security guard has special powers to inspect vehicles, conduct body searches, seize items, refuse entry, and detain individuals who are present at a security object. Security objects are operations that are important for society to function in peace, crisis, or war. Examples of security objects include a nuclear power plant, an airport, or a military facility.

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Working Hours

Varied hours, both day and night

Work Location

Örebro and surrounding areas

Duration

June-August with the possibility of temporary employment before and after summer 2026

Start Date

As agreed.

Job Responsibilities

As a security guard, you will work in many different environments with varying tasks. You will ensure that no unauthorized persons have access to the security object, as well as perform stationary and patrolling surveillance.

Qualities We Are Looking For

You want to work in a safety-creating role and have a natural ability to combine service with a pronounced security mindset. You are meticulous and structured in your work approach as there may be some administrative tasks involved. We are looking for security-conscious and service-oriented employees with inner security, maturity, and a natural drive to help. Great importance is placed on communication and collaboration skills as this role involves a lot of contact with both customers, contractors, and visitors. Personal qualities are what determine the best fit for the assignment. We place great importance on your ability to work in a team, but we also expect you to independently identify and solve problems. You have a positive attitude towards your work and the ability to spread positive energy in a team.

Our General Requirements

You must be of legal age before you start working and be without a criminal record*, you also need to have a high school education with passing grades in Swedish 1, good health and physical condition. Organized finances and a B driver's license are required. You must also be a Swedish citizen.

Meritorious

Guard training (Vu1 and Vu2), HAS training, civil security guard training (or military security guard training**, completed in 2020 or later)

What We Offer If You Are Accepted

• If needed, security guard training via BYA. If you have the right profile for Avarn and proceed in the process but do not hold the required training (Security Guard), we will cover your training! Security guard training (8 days) is conducted at BYA, the Security Industry's Professional and Work Environment Committee. Participation in this is a prerequisite for employment, including a passed security review and approved HAS training.
• Internal weapon training after passing the HAS conversation
• An important role in an organization where safety and security are the focus.
• The opportunity for a long-term career with us

To be offered employment with us, it is a prerequisite that you participate and pass the required training. In addition, you also need an approved security review.

Application

Applications are processed continuously - welcome with your application as soon as possible - but no later than 2026-01-01. Apply for the position via our website - not via email.

The position is security classified, and we conduct a security review with a background check according to the provisions of the Security Protection Act. Therefore, you must be a Swedish citizen. Tests will also be applied for this position.

* All personnel at an authorized security company must be approved in a review regarding law-abidingness, civic reliability, and suitability in other respects. For the approval authority's review of a person's law-abidingness and civic reliability, information in the criminal record or suspicion register or that is processed by the Security Police under the law on the police's processing of personal data within the area of criminal data law will be obtained.

** If you have completed security guard training during military basic training, it is also valid for civilian use. The training must have been completed in 2020 or later, and the training certificate must not be older than 5 years. If you have security guard training through the Armed Forces without military basic training, you need to complete a shortened security guard training to work as a civilian security guard.