Land Safety Officer

We are looking for a land safety officer for the 3rd Naval Strike Flotilla, stationed at the flotilla staff. The staff supports and creates conditions for the commander of the 3rd Naval Strike Flotilla and the unit to plan, execute, and follow up on operations. The position is part of the support department/operational safety section, which consists of three people. In the operational safety section's team, we collaborate to solve assigned tasks.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as the officer and direct presenter of land safety issues
• Coordinate during MARKI inspections
• Coordinate for the unit's weapon officers
• Ensure that local regulations and instructions regarding land safety are maintained
• Be part of the unit's deviation group
• Follow the land-based unit together with the operational safety officer

Qualifications

• Approved officer training OF/SO/RO
• Hold a valid driver's license B

Meritorious

• Be well acquainted with land-based operations, such as land combat
• Previous experience in a similar position
• Basic knowledge of regulations regarding operational safety
• Vehicle instructor
• Good knowledge of deviation reporting systems (PRIO)

Some of the training may be obtained through the unit after taking up the position, depending on other qualifications.

Personal Qualities

You should be a person who is stimulated by challenges and has a high work capacity, the ability to work both independently and in a team, and the ability to take your own initiative. You are positive, solution-focused, and responsible. You can quickly adapt to new conditions to solve tasks, sometimes with limited input. Furthermore, you should be communicative and attentive, with an ease in building trusting relationships.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Documents to Attach to Application:

• CV with references
• Cover letter
• Copies of the following:
• Certificates/grades for military service/officer training
• Any other relevant training/competence

Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Other:

The position is military. Travel in service may occur. Permanent employment, which starts with a 6-month probationary period upon hiring. Employment includes the obligation to participate in training, exercises, and missions.

Regular workplace is Karlskrona. Salaries and benefits are regulated according to current agreements, with individual salary setting applied. Start date by agreement.

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact:

Head of Support Department; Fredrik Sundström

Head of Operational Safety Section Michael Wallin-Fransson

Union representatives:
Defense Union, Jimmy Svensson
Officers' Union, Jonas Rydmarker

Chief Safety Representative:
Mats Waldén

All can be reached via FM switchboard 010 82–85 000

Welcome with your application by 2026-04-01

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

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The 3rd Naval Strike Flotilla is a task force in the Swedish Navy. The flotilla has the capability to control maritime areas, shipping routes, and shipping, conduct operations on and under the surface, and clear mines in harbor areas, coastal waters, and open seas. The unit operates both nationally and internationally. Ships and staff train both sailors and officers to be immediately operationally ready. The flotilla also continuously contributes personnel to various international missions.

All year round and around the clock, the flotilla contributes to security by patrolling and monitoring the Swedish maritime territory.

The Swedish Armed Forces have 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.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. Security clearance with a background check will be conducted before 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.

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

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.