Company Commander (OF2-3 or SO7-8) for the Training Company at the Defense Language School

The Defense Intelligence and Security Center (FMUndSäkC) is a center for development and training within the Defense Forces' intelligence and security services. The center is joint for the armed forces and was established in 1998 when the Air Force and Army intelligence schools and the Defense Language School were merged in Uppsala garrison. FMUndSäkC consists of a Staff Unit, Functional Development Unit, Training Unit, and the Language School.

We are now looking for a Company Commander (OF2-3 or SO7-8) for the Training Company at the Defense Language School, located in Uppsala.

We are looking for someone who is flexible, solution-oriented, and wants to be involved in training future intelligence units with a focus on language skills and interrogation services. We offer you excellent opportunities for development through exciting tasks with a clear connection between training and operational capability.

Unit Overview

The Defense Language School meets the Armed Forces' needs for language skills and HUMINT personnel through military basic training, program-based specialist officer training, and vocational and position training in language, cultural understanding, and HUMINT.

The Training Company is responsible for training conscript interrogators and intelligence and security assistants for the entire war organization’s needs. In addition, specialist officer training (SOU) for military interpreters and special officer training (SOFU) for FMUndSäkC needs are conducted at the company.

Main Responsibilities

As the company commander at the Training Company, you are responsible for planning and executing training and exercises for the company's conscripts, cadets, students, and officers. You have overall responsibility for personnel, operations, and finances for the activities at the company.

You lead your operations in close collaboration with other companies and departments at the Defense Language School and within the unit.

The Defense Language School consists of a mix of different personnel categories, which requires you as a company commander to be attentive to the needs of the various personnel categories. The ability to lead through mission tactics and inspire leaders and colleagues around you is a prerequisite for being an effective leader in the unit.

Qualifications

• Officer's degree, OF2-3 or SO7-8
• Previous experience working in the Armed Forces
• Driver's license B (manual)

Desirable

• Leadership experience with documented good leadership and management skills
• Practical experience in intelligence and security services at units, schools, or centers
• Good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone with a good ability to collaborate and cooperate with others both internally and externally. You have a strong desire to develop yourself and your area of responsibility. You are driven and have a good ability to work independently and goal-oriented. You have an unpretentious attitude and the ability to quickly adapt to new conditions and tasks. You have high integrity and are security-conscious.

Great importance will be placed on personal suitability.

Other

Employment type: Permanent
Work location: Uppsala
Estimated start date: By agreement, but no later than 2026-06-30
Position level: OF2-3 or SO7-8

Inquiries about the position can be made by

Hans Hagman, Head of the Defense Language School can be reached via the Armed Forces switchboard at 08-788 75 00

Inquiries about the recruitment process

HR generalist Ann Forsman can be reached via switchboard phone: 010-825 10 00

Union representatives

Officers' Union: Peter Oscarson, 018-19 63 68
Defense Union: Emmie Ulegård, 018-19 67 84
SACO-S FM Uppsala: Stephen Haughey, 018-19 65 52
Alternatively: 010-820 00 99 for all union contacts

Application Deadline

Welcome with your application no later than 2026-03-02. We will handle applications continuously during the application period. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter. In the cover letter, we would like you to motivate why you are suitable for this position.

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