Migrations Officer at the Swedish Migration Agency

At the Swedish Migration Agency, we work with one of the major societal issues of our time – migration. We are about 6,000 people here, and we have an unusually important job!

We are looking for migration officers in application processing, asylum assessment, reception, accommodation, and return to the reception and return center in Märsta, where we are now establishing several new operations.

The establishment of the center is part of the national reform of asylum reception and a preparation for the implementation of the asylum pact.

Description of the center

The center is a new type of workplace. You will work with issues that concern and engage in a dynamic environment characterized by meeting people and influenced by what happens in our surroundings. It is also an environment characterized by continuous learning and participation, where we, through co-location, have better conditions to work closely together among the professions in the asylum process. We are also close to the asylum seekers by working where they reside. This allows us to work more effectively and make it safer for the asylum seekers.

It is an international environment, both because it is close to Arlanda Airport where most people arrive in and leave Sweden, but also because the agency will become more integrated into a common European asylum reception and EU agencies such as Frontex and EUAA next year. When you work at the center, you become part of the journey towards a new and reformed asylum reception. You are expected to be open to your skills and engagement being needed in various tasks performed at the center, where service and guidance are ongoing elements. Feel free to listen to our podcast, where two experienced team leaders at the Migration Agency's accommodation share their experiences of working closely with people seeking protection in Sweden; listen here (https://www.migrationsverket.se/om-migrationsverket/jobba-hos-oss/vi-som-jobbar-har.html#podcast).

What does a migration officer do in a center operation?

As a migration officer, you will handle, investigate, and decide on various types of cases and other tasks performed at the center. In your role, you will meet and have conversations with both individuals living in the center and actors conducting operations there. The conversations may involve informing about decisions or explaining the Migration Agency's processes, as well as guiding and providing service. You will identify and address any special needs of individuals and, if necessary, hold conversations with adults and children in vulnerable situations.

Who are you?

We are looking for someone with good collaboration skills, who is attentive and resolves conflicts constructively. You communicate clearly and ensure that messages are conveyed and expectations are clear for all parties involved. Furthermore, you are structured and can independently plan and organize work effectively towards set goals and deadlines. You are flexible and can easily adapt and change your perspective and approach in altered circumstances.

In our work as civil servants, high demands are also placed on judgment and a strong sense of security and confidentiality.

You who are applying have

• A university degree of at least 120 credits with a legal, social science, or behavioral science focus, or other education combined with relevant experience for the role.
• Knowledge of administrative law matters.
• Experience in work requiring good service.
• Good communication skills and express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish and English.
• Good knowledge of the Office suite.

It is meritorious if you have

• Experience in case handling.

Information

Employment type: Summer temporary position with the possibility of introduction as early as May.
Working hours: Office hours.
Location: Märsta.
Start date: As soon as possible according to agreement.
Read about our employment benefits here (https://www.migrationsverket.se/Om-Migrationsverket/Jobba-hos-oss/Formaner-och-villkor.html).

Application

Welcome with your application documents by February 19, 2026. We accept your application via our recruitment system.

About the recruitment process

For us, it is important that all skills in the labor market are utilized. We therefore welcome all applicants and strive for a balanced gender distribution and diversity. As a government agency, we recruit based on merit and ability. You can read more about what this means at this link (https://www.arbetsgivarverket.se/jobba-statligt/fragor-och-svar/Hur-ser-rekryteringsprocessen-ut-for-statliga-jobb/).

We use selection questions during the application process. Please answer them as thoroughly as you can, as your answers are important for whether you qualify to proceed in the recruitment process or not. In some recruitments, we also use tests to assess how well your skills match the position you are applying for. During a possible interview, you may also be asked questions related to security.

If you want to contact union representatives, contact information for Saco-S, Seko, and ST can be found at the bottom of the page “Job openings and expressions of interest” on migrationsverket.se: here (https://www.migrationsverket.se/om-migrationsverket/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/fragor-och-svar-om-att-soka-jobb-hos-oss.html#svid12_5560a3b619996eafa4b2b0).

To work at the Swedish Migration Agency, you need to have the right to reside and work in Sweden on one of the following grounds: Swedish citizenship (requirement for certain positions), Nordic citizenship, EU citizenship, or permanent residence permit.

If you have protected personal information or any other information that you consider to be sensitive, please contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) before submitting your application, and we will tell you more about our security procedures.

Read more about personal data here. (https://www.migrationsverket.se/om-migrationsverket/det-har-gor-migrationsverket/personuppgifter.html)

Recruitments at the Migration Agency are conducted entirely by ourselves or by contracted suppliers. We therefore ask not to receive phone calls or emails from recruitment companies and ad sellers.