Operator at 135th Security Squadron

As an operator at the 135th Security Squadron, you will work within the military security service with a focus on gathering security intelligence aimed at indicating and identifying suspected security threats to the Armed Forces' protected assets.

In your employment, you will work on a highly relevant task with a constantly changing threat landscape. The work is very long-term and is conducted with high discretion. As a person, you should be patient, results-oriented, and have a high ability for creative thinking.

Currently, 135th Security Squadron is looking for:

• Troop Leader (SO6-7/OF1-2)
• Patrol Leader (SO6-7/OF1)
• Communications Officer (SO6-7)
• Combat Leader (SO7-8)
• Planning Officer (S07-8)

Main Responsibilities

The daily work is varied and includes everything from training and education to the execution of operational activities. An important part is also the development of the operations within your future area of work.

The positions of combat leader, troop leader, and patrol leader further involve leading, being responsible for, and developing their respective subunits, and having direct personnel responsibility.

As a communications officer, you are responsible for supporting the operational components during operations regarding communication means and how they should be utilized. Furthermore, you are responsible for development and training within the communication service at the unit.

The planning officer is responsible for long-term planning within development, exercises, and operational activities.

The employment begins with a basic course lasting approximately 6 months; after passing, you will be placed in a suitable position. Position-specific training begins after the common basic course.

Desired Personal Qualities

We are looking for a confident person with a strong sense of responsibility and good initiative. Furthermore, you should have a high tolerance for stress and be accustomed to changing environments as the operational task is very dynamic.

As an employee with us, you are expected to take initiative and be able to implement the meaning of your own decisions and assess their consequences in a larger operational context. You should be able to work autonomously without direct supervision and make decisions based on previously given frameworks that constantly strive towards the overall goal.

We see that you are a person who unites a group and contributes to the development of others in a selfless manner where individual differences and competencies are strengthened and build a powerful whole.

As you will be handling security classified information in your role, and the work as a whole is subject to significant confidentiality, we see that you are a person with high personal maturity and strong integrity who is not driven by external validation needs.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability during the recruitment process.

REQUIREMENTS Qualifications

• Approved high school education.
• Completed and approved military basic training.
• Officer's degree.
• Driving license B.
• Swedish citizenship.
• No pet allergies.
• Completed and approved results in accordance with FMFysS.
• Approved results on selection tests after a weighted assessment.

MERITORIOUS

• Experience and training in covert gathering in terrain and urban environments.
• Work in security unit service or reconnaissance service in the Armed Forces or similar company/authority.
• Completed and approved military police training.
• Military driving licenses and further driving training civilian/military.
• Experience of national/international missions.
• Experience and training in communication and command systems as well as electronic warfare (communications officer).
• Experience in leading security operations (combat leader, troop leader, patrol leader).

Other

Employment form: Permanent. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those who are not employed by the authority.

Location: Kungsängen, Life Guards.

During the recruitment process, selection tests according to the above requirements will be conducted over four days. The test will be physically and psychologically demanding, and you should not drive on the Sunday after the test.

Test date: 20260409-12. The tests will be conducted near the Life Guards.

Start of employment: 1/9 2026.

Salary: We apply individual salary setting.

If you have questions regarding the recruitment, please contact the unit at email address: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Applications are made via ReachMee. The application should include a CV, cover letter, references, and certificates that support the educational and work background you have stated in your CV.

Union Representatives

• OFR/O, Sven Lundberg
• OFR/S, Örjan Jansson
• SACO, Per Textorius
• SEKO, Lise-Lott Larsson
• All can be reached via the switchboard at 08-584 540 00

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-03-01.

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

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Life Guards is one of the Armed Forces' largest units 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, we have security and ground combat units. We are also responsible for preserving and developing the Swedish military music tradition. Our headquarters is in Kungsängen outside Stockholm, but we are also present 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. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. Security clearance 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 wartime. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To the application for employment, a CV and cover letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.