Fortifikationsverket is looking for a Security Officer in Växjö

Do you want to work at the heart of Sweden's total defense – where technology, security, and public mission meet? Fortifikationsverket is one of Sweden's largest property owners, developing and managing robust defense properties for peace, crisis, and war. We work with advanced technology in critical societal buildings and bunkers, at airfields and naval bases.

Join us in laying the foundation for Sweden's defense

In a troubled world, we have a clear focus: to build Sweden's defense capability from the ground up. We build, develop, and provide defense properties and fortifications that allow actors in Sweden's total defense to operate from a secure location. The uncertain global situation means that Fortifikationsverket is growing and that we have a significant recruitment need. We are now looking for a Security Officer in Växjö who wants to work at one of Sweden's most interesting workplaces.

As a Security Officer, you will be responsible for providing operational support within security protection, in larger investment projects with the local project department. The focus is primarily on information security and security protection planning. The operational support includes, for example, support in security protection planning, information security analyses, establishing local instructions and routines, and conducting training in security protection.

Furthermore, the role involves fulfilling the tasks assigned to the authority under the Security Protection Act, the Security Protection Ordinance, as well as the regulations of the Armed Forces and the Security Police regarding security protection.

The role belongs to the group for operational security support, which is responsible for support within the entire security protection and provides targeted support to the project department. The group is part of the security protection unit, which works under the security protection manager with directing, supporting, and monitoring security protection work at the authority. The assignments are carried out in close collaboration with the Armed Forces and other partners within the defense family. You will report to the group manager. Travel is required for the position and can be planned.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with education in the field of security protection, and who has experience in security protection issues including security protection planning, as well as knowledge of security protection legislation and its regulations.

You have good administrative skills, good computer skills as a user of support systems, and good knowledge of Swedish in both speech and writing. A valid driver's license (class B) is required.

It is an advantage if you have experience working with physical security, information security, and security protection analysis. It is also advantageous if you have experience in advising on security protection issues and experience in conducting training. If you have knowledge of the Armed Forces' regulations regarding security protection service, that is also positive. It is also beneficial if you have completed the Armed Forces' course for security service officers or equivalent, and signals protection training is also meritorious.

Your personal qualities are very important to us. We will place great emphasis on personal suitability and your commitment. You have a good ability to express yourself well in both speech and writing. You have a structured way of working and the ability and interest to quickly find solutions for improvements and development within the work area. You take initiative and are solution-oriented, while also being unpretentious and easy to collaborate with. We want you to have a pronounced drive to participate in the work of protecting Sweden's security.

What do we offer you?

We offer an interesting assignment and stimulating tasks in a secure work team. Together with approximately 1300 colleagues at Fortifikationsverket across the country, you will work with a unique property portfolio to strengthen Sweden's total defense. Our tasks are varied, exciting, and challenging and require their competence. We work according to the state value base and its principles, and we strive for a balanced gender distribution as well as ensuring that our employees can maintain a good balance between work and leisure. Equal rights and opportunities are important to us.

The position is a permanent employment, and a probationary period may apply. Work location is Växjö. As a permanent employee, you will be placed in a war position. An employment with us requires Swedish citizenship and involves placement in a security class. A security screening with a background check will be conducted before employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Welcome to submit your application with a CV and cover letter by January 12, 2026. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation. Your application is a public document and as such is subject to public access under the principle of public access to documents. If you have protected personal data: contact the relevant recruitment specialist for assistance in submitting your application. The questions you will need to answer when submitting your application will form the basis for the first selection we make. We may use tests in the recruitment process.

Questions about the position?

Welcome to contact group manager Johan Broberg, phone 010-44 44 000 or recruitment specialist Monica Landmark, 010-44 44 690. You can also contact our union representatives: Eric Bergman, Ledarna, Tommy Eriksson, SEKO, Karin Alm, SACO, who can be reached through our switchboard, phone 010-44 44 000.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.