Vacant job

At the Swedish Migration Agency, we work with one of the major societal issues of our time - migration. We are a total of about 6,000 people here, and we have an unusually important job!

We are looking for migration officers for the detention centers in Åstorp and Ljungbyhed.

With us, you will work on current societal issues that are affected by what is happening in our surroundings. Issues that concern and engage. We offer a dynamic environment characterized by meeting people and continuous learning.

At a detention unit, detained individuals who have received a deportation or expulsion decision are placed and need to be available for enforcement. A person can also be detained if their right to stay in the country or identity needs to be investigated. The detention center is a closed unit and operations are conducted around the clock. The work is based on applicable legislation where legal security, dignity, and safety are important.

You can read more about what it is like to work in a detention center here (https://www.migrationsverket.se/om-migrationsverket/jobba-hos-oss/jobba-pa-forvaret.html).

What does a migration officer do?

As a migration officer, you will handle, investigate, decide, and propose decisions in various types of cases. The decisions have legal effects for individuals and affect their rights to benefits, rights, and obligations. Additionally, you will work with administration where you handle files and documents that have been received or created in a case. In your role, you will meet and have conversations with individuals who have cases at the Swedish Migration Agency and other stakeholders. The conversations may involve informing about decisions or explaining the processes of the Migration Agency, as well as guiding and providing service. You will identify and address any special needs of individuals, and where applicable, you will hold conversations with adults and children in vulnerable situations.

Who are you?

We are looking for someone who has good collaboration skills, is attentive, and resolves conflicts constructively. You are clear in your communication and ensure that messages are conveyed and that expectations are clear for all parties involved. Furthermore, you are structured and can independently plan and organize your work effectively towards set goals and deadlines. You are flexible and can easily adapt and change your perspective and approach in altered circumstances.

In our work as civil servants, high demands are also placed on judgment and a strong awareness of security and confidentiality.

You who apply have

• A university degree of at least 120 credits in law, social sciences, or behavioral sciences, or other education combined with relevant experience for the role
• Knowledge of administrative law matters
• Experience in work that requires good service and professional treatment
• Good communication skills and express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish and English

It is an advantage if you have

• Current experience in working with administrative law matters
• Experience in case handling

Information

Employment type: Permanent with a probationary period
Working hours: Scheduled working hours day/evening/weekend or night alternatively office hours
Location: Åstorp or Ljungbyhed
Start date: By agreement
Read about our employment benefits here (https://www.migrationsverket.se/om-migrationsverket/jobba-hos-oss/formaner-och-villkor.html).

The Swedish Migration Agency conducts checks in the police's suspicion and criminal records before making a decision on employment.

Application

Welcome with your application documents no later than March 17, 2026. We accept your application via our recruitment system.

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About the recruitment process

For us, it is important that all competencies in the labor market are utilized. Therefore, we welcome all applicants and strive for a balanced gender distribution and diversity. As a government agency, we recruit based on merit and skill. You can read more about what this means at this link (https://www.arbetsgivarverket.se/jobba-statligt/fragor-och-svar/Hur-ser-rekryteringsprocessen-ut-for-statliga-jobb/).

We use selection questions during the application. Please answer them as thoroughly as you can since your answers are significant for whether you qualify to proceed in the recruitment process or not. In some recruitments, we also use tests to assess how well your skills match the position you are applying for. In a possible interview, you may also be asked questions related to security.

If you wish to contact union representatives, contact details for Saco-S, Seko, and ST can be found at the bottom of the page “Job vacancies and expressions of interest” on the Swedish Migration Agency's website: here (https://www.migrationsverket.se/om-migrationsverket/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/fragor-och-svar-om-att-soka-jobb-hos-oss.html#svid12_5560a3b619996eafa4b2b0).

To work at the Swedish Migration Agency, you need to have the right to reside and work in Sweden on one of these grounds: Swedish citizenship (requirement for certain positions), Nordic citizenship, EU citizenship, or permanent residence permit.

If you have protected personal information, or other information that you consider to be sensitive, please contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) before you submit your application, and we will tell you more about our security procedures.

Read more here (https://www.migrationsverket.se/om-migrationsverket/det-har-gor-migrationsverket/personuppgifter.html).

The Swedish Migration Agency's recruitments are conducted entirely in our own or contracted suppliers' management. Therefore, we ask not to receive phone calls and emails from recruitment companies and advertisement sellers.