Ground Safety Officer

We are looking for a Ground Safety Officer for the 3rd Naval Strike Flotilla, stationed at the flotilla staff. The staff supports and creates conditions for the commander of the 3rd Naval Strike Flotilla and the unit to plan, execute, and follow up on operations. The position is part of the support department/operational safety section, which consists of 3 people. In the operational safety section's team, we collaborate to solve assigned tasks.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as the administrator and direct presenter of Ground Safety issues
• Coordinate during MARKI inspections
• Coordinate for the unit's weapon officers
• Ensure that local regulations and instructions regarding ground safety are maintained
• Be part of the unit's deviation group
• Follow the ground-based unit together with the operational safety officer

Qualifications

• Approved officer training OF/SO/RO
• Hold a valid driver's license B

Meritorious

• Be well acquainted with ground-based operations, such as ground combat
• Previous experience in a similar position
• Basic knowledge of regulations regarding operational safety
• Vehicle instructor
• Good knowledge of deviation reporting systems (PRIO)

Some of the training may be obtained through the unit's resources after taking up the position, depending on other qualifications.

Personal Attributes

You should be a person who is stimulated by challenges and has a high work capacity, the ability to work both independently and in a team, and the ability to take initiative. You are positive, solution-focused, and responsible. You can quickly adapt to new conditions to solve tasks, sometimes with limited input values. Furthermore, you should be communicative and receptive, with an ease in building trusting relationships.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Documents to Attach to the Application:

• CV with references
• Cover letter
• Copies of the following:
• Certificates/degrees of military service/officer training
• Any other meritorious education/competence

Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Other:

The position is military. Travel in service may occur. Permanent employment, which begins with a 6-month probationary period upon hiring. Employment includes the obligation to participate in training, exercises, and operations.

Regular workplace location Karlskrona. Salaries and benefits are regulated according to applicable agreements, with individual salary setting applied. Start date by agreement.

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact:

Head of Support Department; Fredrik Sundström

Head of Operational Safety Section Michael Wallin-Fransson

Union Representatives:

Defense Union, Jimmy Svensson

Officers' Union, Jonas Rydmarker

Chief Safety Representative: Mats Waldén

All can be reached via FM switchboard 010 82–85 000

Welcome with your application no later than 2026-02-22

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 Third Naval Strike Flotilla is a task force in the Swedish Navy. The flotilla has the capability to control maritime areas, shipping routes, and maritime traffic, conduct operations on and under the surface, and clear mines in harbor areas, coastal waters, and open sea. The unit operates both nationally and internationally. Ships and staff train both sailors and officers to be immediately ready for operational deployment. The flotilla also continuously contributes personnel to various international missions.

Year-round and around the clock, the flotilla contributes to security by patrolling and monitoring Swedish territorial waters.

The Swedish Armed Forces has 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 classification. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. Security clearance with background checks 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, CV and cover 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 salespeople are not welcome.