Guard Soldier Wanted for K 3 Guard Squadron

About the Unit

K 3 Guard Squadron is a pleasant workplace with varied tasks. Here, you are given opportunities for professional development, as well as taking on significant responsibility. We value mutual trust, and as an employee in this position, you will be part of a supportive and competent team.

The position of guard soldier is located at the unit's guard squadron, which is functionally led by the K 3 security department. The guard squadron maintains public order and safety within the Karlsborg garrison and is responsible for interventions and surveillance of the Swedish Armed Forces' protected objects and activities.

Main Responsibilities

In your role, you will be a soldier in the group you are placed in. You and your group will perform the tasks assigned to the guard squadron. The position of guard soldier includes various tasks, including managing technical alarm systems, communication systems, being part of an intervention-ready protection force, handling administration, and conducting routine work within protection and surveillance at the garrison. As a guard soldier, you will work in shift duty in a fixed team of group size. The position also provides good opportunities for those not residing in the Karlsborg municipality.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Completed military service/basic military training with satisfactory results.
• Driver's license at least class B (manual transmission).
• Approved security guard training.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for a trustworthy and flexible person with strong communication skills and high collaboration ability. You should be stress-resistant, able to switch pace, and meet the physical demands of the position.

You enjoy working independently and have good teamwork skills. You like to take responsibility, plan, and drive tasks while working closely with your colleagues. You are well aware of how to act under stress and can prioritize your work according to the situation.

You feel confident representing the authority in public contexts and communicating with both large and small groups with varying levels of knowledge in the subject area. You have good social skills, are service-oriented, and flexible towards both internal and external stakeholders. You are meticulous, security-conscious, and have high integrity.

You should share the Swedish Armed Forces' core values, code of conduct, and represent the Armed Forces' activities in your professional role.

In your role as a guard soldier, you are in an authority-exercising position, which places high demands on social skills and professionalism.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious

• Experience in security service.
• Approved user of Pistol 88 Block A.
• Approved user of Pistol 88 Block B.
• Approved user of Close Combat Block D and expandable baton.
• Military driver's license.
• International service.
• Previous service within the Karlsborg garrison.

Other

Employment form: Fixed-term employment under the “Agreement on fixed-term employment with continuous service for group leaders, soldiers, and sailors within the Armed Forces.” Employment period of 8 years, with the possibility of extension to 12 years.

Employment degree: Full-time. Working hours in the rolling shift duty include day, evening, and night shifts with on-call duty, and also includes weekend work.

Work location: Karlsborg, travel in service may occur.

Start date: By agreement.

Individual salary setting applies.

Recruitment Process:

Interviews and physical tests will be conducted.

Inquiries about the position

Mj Henrik Beck-Friis, C Guard Squadron
0505-45 10 00

Operations Chief, Guard Squadron
0505-45 10 00

Information about the recruitment process

Julia Isberg, HR Generalist K 3
0505-45 10 00

Union Representatives

OFR/O, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
SACO, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
OFR/S, Mikael Ekelund, 0505-45 10 00 (switchboard)
SEKO, Jon Sjöberg, 0505-45 10 00 (switchboard)

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-03-30. Your application should include:

• Personal letter explaining why you are suitable for this position including a photo
• CV with references
• Degree certificate
• Certificates of meritorious training/competencies/experiences
• Driver's license
• Military driver's license – if available
• Military grade – if available
• Grades from international service – if available

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

The Life Regiment Hussars, K 3, has fast and effective units and extensive experience in the intelligence field. K 3 trains a ranger battalion and an intelligence battalion. The ranger battalion is a unit with high mobility that should be able to be first on the scene during an intervention. The intelligence battalion delivers intelligence by using advanced technology, personnel on the ground, and unmanned aerial vehicles (RPAS).

At K 3, there is also the Armed Forces' survival school and the Aviation Unit, which is responsible for remotely piloted aircraft systems and military parachuting. Here are also the support functions of the Garrison Unit and the Logistics Unit. Please read more on this page.

Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, both in large and small ways, both at home and around the world.

In the Armed Forces, there is 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.

An employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. Security screening with background checks will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also includes an obligation to be placed in a war situation. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To the application for employment, CV and personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.