Reservist Officers for the Armed Forces

We are looking for reservist officers who want to assist in the development of the Armed Forces and work to make Sweden safer. The Armed Forces are in a phase of development, which is why we are seeking individuals who are willing and able to serve as needs arise.

1. Military Police Battalion

The Military Police Battalion is a combat unit with the primary task of maintaining public order and security within the Armed Forces. The battalion's tasks can be divided into three overarching types:

• Security operations, e.g., personal protection, escort, and surveillance.
• Order operations, e.g., monitoring, patrolling, and searching.
• Support operations, e.g., traffic regulation, evacuation, and training.

2. MP Squadron

The squadron consists of approximately 120 military police officers, of which about 10 are reservist officers. Most are police officers in their daily lives but are placed as MPs in the wartime organization. We typically train at least three to four times (weeks/year), and in addition, there are opportunities to apply for assignments, e.g., abroad or participate in exercises and training. The battalion's exercises are divided into three phases: personal skill, group/platoon combat, and a unit exercise with the battalion. To be placed as a military police officer, police officers are required to attend a military police refresher course (RKMP) every other year, which is organized twice a year, and others are required to complete the basic military police course. Those without MP or police training can be placed in staff positions.

Main Duties

In connection with exercises and missions, the military police participate with MPs to support both Swedish and foreign units. The battalion also has personnel stationed in Latvia as part of the FLF. As an RO in the 1st Military Police Battalion, there is an opportunity to serve in various positions such as platoon leader, deputy platoon leader, or cooperation officer.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• You have a reservist or professional officer education
• High school education with passing grades
• A life situation that can be combined with regular service in the Armed Forces.
• Your profession allows for a wartime placement in the Military Police

Personal Qualities

You have the willingness and ability to drive the unit forward. You have good collaboration skills and are motivated to train future military police officers. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

DESIRABLE

• Approved police education or previous military police experience with completed GKMP
• Previous placement in the military police
• Driver's license and instructor training on motorcycle, tgb 14/16, or truck.
• Previous training on applicable weapon systems such as Ak5, pistol 88, psg 90, ksp 58, and/or ksp 90.
• Communication and/or staff training
• Experience in leadership
• Pedagogical education

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the values that exist. The 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 type: permanent. The Armed Forces apply a six-month probationary period for those not employed by the authority.
Employment rate: part-time
Work location: Kungsängen
Military position
Start date by agreement

Inquiries about the position

Recruiting manager, Johan Sjöholm 070-3110039

Information about the recruitment process

HR generalist, Sofia Axelsson can be reached at: 070 554 29 02

Due to the Christmas holiday, we have limited availability from December 22 to January 6.

Union Representatives

Union representatives at the Life Guard can be reached via the Armed Forces switchboard: 08 584 540 00
OFR-O: Sven Lundberg
SACO: Per Textorius
OFR-S: Örjan Jansson
SEKO: Liselotte Larsson

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-01-12. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position and answers to the specified selection questions.

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

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Life Guard is one of the largest units in the Armed Forces with roots dating back to 1521. We train tomorrow's soldiers, as well as military police and personnel who will carry out international missions. We guard the royal palaces, have security and ground combat units. We are also responsible for preserving and developing Swedish military music tradition. Our headquarters is in Kungsängen outside Stockholm, but we also have locations in Sollentuna, central Stockholm, Uppsala, Gothenburg, and Karlskrona.

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. Typically, Swedish citizenship is required. A security review with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be wartime placed. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To the application for employment, a CV and a 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.