Unit for Internal Security, Ministry of Justice

Do you want a daily life at the center of events and contribute your expertise to complex issues with both national and international implications? We offer you an exciting and challenging job with great responsibility where you have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the ministry and assist the government in realizing its policies.

Your workday. Sweden's tomorrow.

We are now looking for one or more case officers for EU and international issues related to crime prevention, particularly in the areas of the Police Authority at the Unit for Internal Security at the Ministry of Justice. The tasks primarily consist of handling issues from an international perspective, mainly in an EU context, and safeguarding Sweden's interests in international collaborations. The tasks may also include contributing in various ways to the government's management of the Police Authority and developing the government's policies in the area of crime prevention. Foreign travel is included in the position.

Read more about our activities at www.regeringen.se (http://www.regeringen.se).

Your background

We are looking for someone with an academic degree or other comparable education, primarily in law or social sciences. Furthermore, you have experience working as a case officer with complex issues in the Government Offices or at a strategic level in another government agency, as well as experience collaborating with international organizations. You also have the ability to express yourself well in both Swedish and English, in both speech and writing.

Experience in EU negotiations, as well as other international negotiations, in the last five years is an advantage, as is experience working in or collaborating with an EU institution/agency. Good knowledge of crime prevention activities, EU institutions, and associated working methods and processes, as well as knowledge of the governance of government agencies, is also advantageous.

Your qualities

The criteria for employees in the Government Offices are wholeness, development, and results. Everyone working in the Government Offices needs to have a holistic view and collaborate for the best of the organization. You are expected to contribute your perspective and expertise while being open to others. You come with ideas and new approaches to improve and develop the organization and your own skills. You are results-oriented in your actions and adapt when needs and directions change.

We will place great emphasis on personal qualities.

Read more at Employee and Leadership in the Government Offices - Regeringen.se (http://www.regeringen.se)

Other

The position involves one or more employments, with both permanent and fixed-term contracts. For permanent employment, a six-month probationary period applies. The position is classified in a security class, and a security clearance with a background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. You must be a Swedish citizen, but you may have a foreign background.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, you are welcome to contact unit manager Peter Bringle at 08-405 46 25 or recruitment specialist Hanna Grotander at 08-405 12 36. Union contacts are Klara Hedlund for Saco and Catharina de Grad for ST. All can be reached through the Government Offices switchboard at 08-405 10 00. We welcome calls from those interested in the job, but we decline calls from those selling ads and recruitment services.

Welcome to register your application in our recruitment tool by March 9, 2026.

The mission of the Government Offices is to support the government in its work to govern Sweden and realize its policies. Here, 4,800 people work, of which 600 are abroad. The Government Offices welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We see gender equality and diversity as strengths and assets, and we actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for the authorities of the judiciary, including the police, prosecutors, courts, and correctional services. The ministry is also responsible for migration issues. Legislation in constitutional law and general administrative law, civil law, procedural law, criminal law, as well as migration and asylum law falls within the ministry's area of responsibility.