Unit for Internal Security, Ministry of Justice

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

Your workday. Sweden's tomorrow.

The tasks primarily consist of handling issues related to the government's management of the Police Authority and developing the government's policy in the area of crime prevention. The tasks also include writing and preparing various types of government decisions and providing material to the political leadership.

Together with professional and knowledgeable colleagues, you assist the government and perform significant work that contributes to Sweden's development. You work at a high pace with a focus on problem-solving and results.

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

Your background

You have a relevant academic education for the tasks and have current experience working as a case handler with complex issues in the Government Offices or at a strategic level in another government agency. You have good knowledge of Swedish public administration and good knowledge of the management of government agencies.

Experience working with issues within the unit's areas of responsibility is an advantage. Experience working at a strategic level in an agency, close to agency management, in the last five years is also advantageous. If you have good knowledge of the operations of the Police Authority, that is also a merit.

You have excellent knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.

Your qualities

The criteria for employees in the Government Offices are wholeness, development, 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. You are structured and have very good analytical skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills. We also see that you have the ability to create trusting collaboration at all levels, both internally and externally, and have developed social skills. Good judgment is a prerequisite, and you are a structured person with good analytical abilities.

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

Other

Permanent employment with an initial probationary period of 6 months. 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, feel free to contact unit manager Peter Bringle or recruitment specialist Siri Hågefalk. Union contacts are Klara Hedlund for Saco and Catharina de Grad for ST. All can be reached via the Government Offices switchboard at phone 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 April 3, 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 a strength and asset, and we actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for the judicial authorities, including the police, prosecutors, courts, and correctional services. The ministry is also responsible for migration issues. Legislation within 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.