Job Advertisement: Norrbotten Regiment I19 Seeks Military Personnel

Currently, the Armed Forces are growing, developing, and expanding. The Armed Forces are an important part of our democratic society and a guarantee that we can live our lives in peace and freedom.

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 a subarctic environment. 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 included in the Norrbotten Brigade, with offensive combat in a subarctic environment as the main capability. The battalions include the latest variants of Combat Vehicle 90 and Stridsvagn 122.

FLF FIN (Forward Land Forces Finland)

NmekB 19 will, from 2026, primarily focus on operating and serving with a strength within the multinational force to FLF Finland. As an employee at NmekB 19 and Boden Garrison, you can be part of a historic mission for the Garrison, Norrbotten Brigade, the Armed Forces, and Sweden within the framework of NATO.

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

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Approved professional officer examination
• Possess knowledge and competence for the applied position

Personal Characteristics

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

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the values that exist. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice, and equality and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Compensation for Participation in FLF FIN

• The battalion combat group is in continuous readiness for 1-3 days during the readiness period. For the readiness, you will be compensated with 5500 SEK/month.
• You are expected to conduct approximately 35-40 Armed Forces days per six-month period, most 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.
• On-call allowances will be paid to individuals in VB service.

Other

Employment type: Permanent. Continuous service with placement at I19 Boden. Possible to meet an agreement for temporary placement.
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 combat unit you are employed at.
Working hours: Mainly daytime 07:30-16:30, but evenings, weekends, readiness, and Armed Forces days occur.
Salary: The Armed Forces applies individual salary setting.

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 takes place continuously, 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 010-82 510 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 in 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 management 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 operations, 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 is tasked with 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, Armed Forces Health, Garrison Support Unit, Logistics Unit, and Local Planning Unit.

Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect the lives of other people, both in large and small ways, 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 a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. With employment comes 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.

To 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 not welcome.