Fortifications Agency is looking for a Security Officer

The Fortifications Agency is seeking a Security Officer for the security department's group that works with security protection agreements within the agency. Do you have good administrative skills, an interest in security issues, and want to strengthen Sweden's defense capability? Apply today!

We are one of Sweden's largest property owners and experts in fortification, which means protection and construction technology. Our main mission is to contribute to increased defense capability for a safe and free Sweden.

Your Everyday Life – Strengthening Sweden's Security

The Fortifications Agency is currently in a strong expansion phase with significant investment volumes to continue developing and building properties and facilities within total defense. The security department is responsible for security protection at the Fortifications Agency. The work includes security protection analysis, physical security, information security, personnel security, incident management, signal protection, and security protection agreements. The security department currently employs about 70 staff members.

The group currently consists of security protection officers who support the agency's employees in the processes regarding security protection agreements through advice and training. They work with security assessments of suppliers, ensuring through qualified assessments that only companies and individuals who are reliable and loyal from a security perspective participate in the agency's security-sensitive operations.

The role of the Security Officer involves assisting security protection officers in handling and coordinating incoming cases and inquiries. You will support the group with administration and record-keeping. A large part of the work involves data entry, handling documentation, and some mail management. Many tasks require great accuracy.

You are expected to have a holistic perspective and be able to coordinate the group's subprocesses. You will also serve as a liaison internally with other departments and with external actors as well as other authorities and organizations.

The position is based in Eskilstuna, and travel is required. The position requires you to work 100% on-site in Eskilstuna and does not offer the possibility of remote or home work.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a high school education, an interest in security, and several years of experience in processing within an agency. You have experience in structured work with personal responsibility and a willingness and ability to take initiative. You have experience in absorbing written information and an interest in applying regulations. You have experience collaborating with various professional categories and are accustomed to working towards long-term goals. You have good administrative skills, good computer skills as a user of support systems, and excellent knowledge of Swedish in both speech and writing. A Class B driver's license is required.

It is advantageous if you have experience working with security issues in a security-related environment. It is also beneficial if you are familiar with the Swedish Armed Forces' or Security Police's regulations regarding security protection.

Your personal qualities are very important to us. We will place great emphasis on personal suitability and your commitment. We need you to be structured, orderly, and have good prioritization skills. You find it easy to create and maintain relationships and act professionally in your daily life as you have good collaboration and communication skills. You have a positive and unpretentious attitude with a high security awareness, integrity, and good judgment, as well as a pronounced drive to help protect Sweden's security. To succeed in this role, you need to be persistent and engaged in driving your own work forward while being part of the team.

What do we offer you?

Together with over 1400 colleagues at the Fortifications Agency across the country, you will work with a unique property portfolio to strengthen Sweden's total defense. We are proud of the socially important mission we have, where we build, manage, operate, and develop advanced technology in critical buildings. Our tasks are varied, exciting, and challenging, requiring specific competencies. We work according to the state value framework and its principles, and we strive for an even gender distribution. Equal rights and opportunities are important to us. Here you will have good opportunities for professional development and access to great benefits. We also work to ensure you can maintain a good balance between work and leisure.

The position is a permanent employment, and a probationary period may be applied. Work location is Eskilstuna. Swedish citizenship is a requirement, as employment at the Fortifications Agency is security classified. This means that security assessments and background checks will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Security Protection Act. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences; if you have protected personal information, please contact the recruitment specialist named for assistance in submitting your application. As a permanent employee, you will be placed in a war position.

We welcome you to submit your application with a CV and personal letter by February 23, 2026. We would like to receive your application documents in Swedish. When applying, your personal data will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By submitting your application, you consent to the processing. Your application is a public document under the principle of public access to information. The questions you will need to answer when submitting your application will form the basis for the first selection we make.

Questions about the position?

Welcome to contact group manager Sofie Perrault at 010-44 44 231 or recruitment specialist Emma Bergvall at 010-44 44 557. You can also contact our union representatives: Eric Bergman, Ledarna, Tommy Eriksson, SEKO, Karin Alm, SACO, who can be reached via our switchboard at 010-44 44 000.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.