Job Opening for EOD Teacher at Swedec

The Total Defence Ammunition and Mine Clearance Centre, Swedec, is looking for someone with an inspiring and developmental leadership style, who enjoys the role of educator and is passionate about enhancing learning.

About Us

The Total Defence Ammunition and Mine Clearance Centre (Swedec) is part of the Swedish Armed Forces and serves as a national competence centre for ammunition and mine clearance operations on land, as well as military search services. Our operations are central to Sweden's defence, and we strive to meet every threat and overcome every challenge. Through education, development, and operational efforts, we create conditions for a stronger defence and a safer society.

About the Department

The Education Department is responsible for the educational process within ammunition clearance and military search services, training the Armed Forces' ammunition clearance leaders at various levels, and conducting training for other clients within Total Defence. The department consists of three training sections and a support section. The work environment is characterized by openness, accountability, participation, and a commitment to providing high-quality education.

Main Responsibilities

The main responsibilities for the EOD teacher include being an educator in EOD, preparing and participating in the validation of EOD teams for deployment, and developing training programs, courses, and course content. As an EOD teacher, you will be placed in one of the three training sections.

In the role of teacher, you are expected to independently or collaboratively drive educational and training activities within your area of responsibility. You will need to coordinate activities with the Armed Forces' ammunition and mine clearance units and corresponding functions at other authorities within the broader Total Defence, as well as with EOD functions from other nations.

As a teacher, you are a vital part of the Total Defence's development and maintenance of ammunition and mine clearance capabilities.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Driver's license (B)
• Professional officer examination
• Ammunition clearance leader EOD
• Good ability to express oneself verbally and in writing

Personal Qualities

This position suits someone who takes great responsibility for both their own and the organization's development, works in a structured manner, is flexible, and has the ability to lead operations in both the short and long term. You are a humble team player with excellent collaborative skills, as well as strong social skills. Personal suitability is highly valued.

Desirable

• Ammunition clearance leader at high threat level.
• Ammunition clearance leader at advanced level.
• Experience from international service as clearance leader CMD and IEDD
• Experience as an educator in EOD

For the agency's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act according to the values that exist. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all individuals, justice, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).

Other Information

Employment Type: Permanent
Employment Rate: Full-time
Salary: Individual salary setting applies
Work Location: Eksjö
Start Date: By agreement

For inquiries about the position, contact:
Anders Johansson, reachable via switchboard, 0381-180 00
For information about the recruitment process, contact:
Frida Bunnstad, reachable via switchboard, 0381-180 00

Union representatives can be reached via switchboard, 0381-180 00
Defence Union: Martin Hillberg
SACO: Sofie Bergkvist
SEKO: Matz Felix
Officers' Union: Robert Lindberg Vikström

Application Deadline

We welcome your application by 2026-03-11. Your application should include a CV, certificates that support your qualifications, and a motivation for why you are suitable for this position.

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

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Total Defence Ammunition and Mine Clearance Centre – Swedec is Sweden's competence centre for national and international tasks within ammunition and mine clearance. Our main mission is to operate within Total Defence, focusing on education, development, and intelligence. Read more about Swedec here.

The Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results, and accountability. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good balance between work and private life.

The Armed Forces leverage the qualities that diversity and gender balance bring to the organization. Therefore, we welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences in our recruitment processes.

Employment with us entails placement in a security classification. Typically, Swedish citizenship is required. A security clearance with background check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also includes an obligation to be placed in wartime. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

Applications for employment must include a CV and a cover letter. If you proceed in the recruitment process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.