Develop the Swedish Armed Forces Artillery

Do you want to be part of developing the Swedish Armed Forces artillery at a time when competence, leadership, and decisiveness are more important than ever? A 8 is looking for professional and reserve officers to the basic organization who want to make a difference and contribute to a stronger defense - every day.

Artillery Combat School

The Artillery Combat School trains specialist officers (SOU) with a focus on Artillery sensor and Artillery piece, reserve officers (ROU), officers (OP) during VFU and Tactical Training Army (TakA) for future captains, etc. From autumn 2023, the school will also train specialist officers with a focus on Ground Combat. Due to significantly higher student volumes and the school taking over responsibility for the entire SOU, the need for competence in indirect fire has increased significantly.

Main Responsibilities

As an instructor in indirect fire, you will conduct training in indirect fire across all programs within the department. You will also support other training within the department, primarily in the area of indirect fire and fire control. The work also includes assisting in field exercises and shooting as well as supporting other departments at ArtSS with e.g., development or experimental activities. The work involves independent work as well as teamwork and some supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Completed and approved officer, specialist, or reserve officer training.
• Driving license B
• Approved result FM FySS basic level
• GK Fire Control Service or equivalent
• Experience in indirect fire

Personal Attributes

High demands are placed on flexibility, structure, and the ability to work independently. You have good collaboration skills and can meet others in a respectful manner. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

DESIRABLE

• Military driver's license
• Military technical course in fire control
• Experience as an instructor in fire control platoon or as e-grpch at another unit.
• Experience as an instructor in piece or GRK platoon at another unit.
• Experience in combat and fire control within battalion/brigade/division
• Experience in operations with RPAS

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the existing values. The Swedish Armed Forces' values uphold the equal value of all people, justice, and equality and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Other Information

Employment type: permanent or fixed-term RO2 employment. The Swedish Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those who are not employed by the authority.
Employment rate: full-time
Salary: individual salary setting according to the Swedish Armed Forces' agreements. Salary supplementation for RO who are state employees is regulated by agreements.
Work location: Boden
Start date: by agreement.

Working hours are mainly weekdays 07:30-16:30, but weekend and evening work may occur. Business trips may occur in the position. The position is military and involves war placement. To meet the Swedish Armed Forces' physical standards, physical training is included as part of your duties.

Inquiries about the Position

C Education Department, ArtSS mj Staffan Lövkvist, 072-2216219, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Information about the Recruitment Process

Recruitment Coordinator Tova Pettersson, 073-093 58 06, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Union representatives can be reached via the switchboard, 010-82 34 80 00:
Chairman of the Artillery Union: Janne Almgren
Chairman of Seko Defense Boden: Susanne Thunberg
Member of the Defense Union Boden: Annelie Forshage
Chairman of SAKO: Carina Gabrielsson

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-01-19. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position. Please also attach relevant certificates.

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

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the Recruiting Unit:

The Boden Artillery Regiment, A 8, is the Swedish Armed Forces' competence center for indirect fire. The regiment preserves and develops competencies, equipment, and methods for future capabilities to detect and hit targets at long distances and with high precision. A 8 has functional responsibility for CAS (Close Air Support) - leading air support against ground targets and for the weather service within the Army in the Swedish Armed Forces. Combat in winter conditions is a special competence for the unit in Boden.
Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, both large and small, both at home and around the world.

In the Swedish 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 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 war-placed. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

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

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.