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Security Coordinator for Personal Security at the Air Staff

Would you like to work in an stimulating environment where everyone looks forward to coming to work, where we all work towards the same goals? Do you also want to contribute to a safer world? Then this could be your next exciting challenge!

About the Unit

The Intelligence and Security Department is organized within the Air Staff, leading the intelligence and security service of the Swedish Air Force. The main task is to support the Chief of the Air Force and the rest of the staff with decision-making support.

The Intelligence Section functionally leads subordinate units regarding intelligence and security services. The intelligence and security service focuses primarily on functional leadership, environmental monitoring, and monitoring of security-threatening activities. At higher readiness levels, the intelligence and security service supports operations in both the short and long term.

Main Responsibilities

• Serve as security coordinator for personal protection and personal security matters, focusing on the Swedish Air Force's senior leadership and other personnel security assets within the Air Force.
• Responsible for the planning, preparation, and evaluation of personal protection and personal security measures, as well as coordinating security protection measures with internal actors in the Swedish Armed Forces (FM) and other external actors regarding travel, visits, events, exercises, operations, and other activities for the Air Force's senior leadership.
• Method and functional development within the personal protection and personal security area in the Air Force.
• Support the production of intelligence and security threat assessments in peace, crisis, and war regarding personal security issues.
• Represent the section at cooperation meetings within and outside the Swedish Armed Forces, as well as with other actors in the field of personal security.
• Coordinate and train within the field of personal security.
• Close coordination with the FVC Chief Support Group and handlers of international relations.
• Participate in other activities of the Intelligence and Security Section.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Diploma/authorized training in security protection, personal protection, and/or other relevant training in personal security.
• Experience from police, law enforcement, security companies, intelligence, and/or security services.
• Experience in national and international operational personal protection work.
• Good ability to express oneself orally and in writing in Swedish and English.
• Category B driver's license.

Personal Qualities

The Air Staff operates in a dynamic and operational environment where the pace is sometimes high and conditions can change quickly. The work requires both structure, flexibility, and a strong security awareness. To thrive and succeed in the role, you must be able to handle complex situations, collaborate effectively, and make well-founded decisions even under time pressure.

We are looking for someone who has the ability to:

• Work analytically and draw conclusions based on available information.
• Collaborate well with others and contribute to a good work climate.
• Handle rapidly arising tasks and changing situations.
• Work independently, even when decision-making support is limited.
• Deliver results within short timeframes.
• Take initiative and drive cases forward.
• Be flexible and, if necessary, support outside your own area of responsibility.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability and a high level of security awareness.

Merits

• Degree at university/college level in an applicable area (police education, war studies, political science, or equivalent).
• Experience in process and method development within the personal protection/personal security area.
• Experience from leadership functions in personal protection work.
• Experience in training/instructor functions in personal protection and/or personal security.
• Ability to express oneself orally and in writing in one or more additional world languages.
• Completed military service or equivalent education.
• Proficiency in working with FM command and control support systems.
• Knowledge and experience regarding the Air Force's own units and their capabilities.
• Service in intelligence/security positions within the Swedish Armed Forces or other authorities.

See more information about the position on the Swedish Armed Forces website: https://web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/333/apply?site=2&lang=SE&validator=a75fbd88f1b2a3a49de2af9c8b7bc228&job_id=49006 (https://web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/333/apply?site=2&lang=SE&validator=a75fbd88f1b2a3a49de2af9c8b7bc228&job_id=49006)

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 Air Staff's primary and largest task is to support the Chief of the Air Force in leading all squadrons and schools in the Air Force at all levels of the conflict scale. The Air Staff develops, plans, executes, and evaluates orders and directives issued by the Chief of the Air Force. The Air Staff consists of approximately 350 employees. The Air Force organizes and trains air, base, and command units and has the mission to monitor and protect Swedish airspace. This is a mission that runs 24/7, year-round, to ensure Sweden's integrity. Approximately 5,100 employees, civilian and military, work within the Air Force.

In the Swedish 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 programs, and a good balance between work and private life.

An employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security screening with register check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be war-placed and to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position.

A CV and cover letter must be attached to the application for employment. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.