Norrbotten Regiment, I19

Norrbotten Regiment, I19, is one of Sweden's largest regiments. I19 is tasked with producing combat units for the Norrbotten Brigade. The brigade's units are specialized in combat in subarctic environments. I19 is the lock in the North.

At I19, the Norrbotten Armored Battalion is responsible for the daily training and production of two armored battalions that are part of the Norrbotten Brigade, with offensive combat in subarctic environments as the primary capability. The battalions include the latest variants of Combat Vehicle 90 and Stridsvagn 122.

FLF FIN (Forward Land Forces Finland)

The Norrbotten Brigade - NmekB 19 is now recruiting soldiers who will primarily focus on operating and serving with a force within the multinational force for FLF Finland. The offer entails employment at NmekB 19 and Boden Garrison, where you can be part of a historic task for the Garrison, the Norrbotten Brigade, the Armed Forces, and Sweden within the framework of NATO.

The current planning direction is that the majority of the force contribution is stationed in Boden and conducts operations within the framework of NmekB 19 and FLF FIN in both Sweden and Finland. The activities will include exercises, training, education, and readiness in both Sweden and Finland.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Completed basic training with passing grades.
• Possess knowledge and competence for the applied position obtained from basic training or GSS employment.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is responsible and a task-focused team player. You should also be stress-resistant and willing to do your best in all situations. We place great importance on your personal qualities.

DESIRABLE

• Driving license B, manual transmission.

Compensation

• The Armed Forces applies individual salary setting.
• The battalion combat group is on continuous readiness for deployment 1-3 days during the readiness period. For readiness, you will be compensated with 5500 SEK/month.
• You are expected to complete about 35-40 Armed Forces days over a six-month period, the majority of which will take place in Finland.
• You will be provided with free accommodation of barracks standard.
• You will be provided with free meals with benefit value.
• Paid travel for induction/deployment with benefit travel.
• On-call allowances are paid to individuals in VB service.

Other

Employment type: GSS/T (group leader, soldier, sailor who serves part-time). This means that you have another primary occupation but will come in and serve when the unit has needs. Within the framework of FLF Finland, there is an opportunity to serve full-time for 6-18 months. For information about your rights to take leave for readiness service in the Armed Forces, see the law (1994:2076) on protection for employment during certain service in total defense, etc.

Probationary employment: The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those who are not employed by the authority.

Current work location: Boden

Position: Military

War placement: The employment means that you will be war-placed at I19, at the military unit you are employed at.

Working hours: Primarily daytime 07:30-16:30, but evenings, weekends, readiness, and Armed Forces days may occur.

All candidates for the position must undergo physical tests and security clearance interviews. Test weekends are planned at I19 between weeks 617 and 618. Selection is ongoing, and therefore invitations will be sent close to the test date. No other test opportunities will be offered for this recruitment period.

For inquiries about the position or the recruitment process, contact: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Union representatives – contact via FM switchboard 0921-34 80 00

Officers' Union, Håkan Jansson and Janne Almgren

Defense Union, Annelie Forshage

SEKO-F, Susanne Thunberg

Application

Welcome with your application by 2025-04-17. Your application should include:

• CV
• Personal letter describing yourself, your military education, which position you are interested in, and why you think you would fit with us.
• Grades from military basic training
• Grades from high school
• References, of which at least one should be from the Armed Forces. Preferably your platoon leader.
• Other relevant military certificates

I19 is one of Sweden's largest regiments with operations in Boden, Kiruna, Tåme, and Grubbnäsudden/Lomben. The main location and leadership for the regiment are in Boden.

The regiment's most important task is to build combat units, and in the coming years, I19 will gradually develop the new Norrbotten Brigade. By 2028, the regiment should be able to train, stockpile, and mobilize the entire brigade, including the associated functional units; command, field works, air defense, and logistics. The brigade should be able to conduct combat in all environments but be specialized for combat in the subarctic environment of the Nordic region.

The regiment also houses the Armed Forces' winter unit, which has the task of coordinating and supporting the development of the Armed Forces' winter capability.

The conscription training is conducted at the Norrbotten Armored Battalion, which is responsible for training and maintaining units for the Norrbotten Brigade. The regiment also consists of the regimental staff, Defense Health, Garrison Support Unit, Logistics Unit, and Local Planning Unit.

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

The Armed Forces give you the opportunity to develop as a person and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer and have an open organization where we support each other.

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 conditions 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 background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be war-placed. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

With 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 declined.