Vacant job

The Swedish Armed Forces are looking for an officer who wants to work in a broad range of tasks aimed at maintaining and developing the war-time unit Military Region Group (MR Group) Kalmar and Kronoberg, as well as the two Home Guard battalions in Kalmar and Kronoberg. We offer a broad position with proximity to decision-making and the opportunity to influence and contribute. We are a small and flexible unit with complex tasks where everyone is needed. We have both civilian and military positions with employees of mixed ages. Join us and develop your career.

About the Unit

Kalmar and Kronoberg Group (KRAG) in Växjö is responsible for training, organizing, and administering the two Home Guard battalions in Kalmar and Kronoberg counties under the Chief of Southern Military Region (MR S). KRAG also supports the activities of the voluntary defense organizations.

Main Responsibilities

In this position, you will, individually or with support from other employees, plan, conduct, and evaluate various types of exercises and courses at the MR Group. Additionally, you will conduct exercises with live and blank ammunition up to platoon size as an exercise leader. You will also serve as an operations leader. Furthermore, you will support other sections within the MR Group.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Completed officer education with at least level OF 1 or SO 7
• Good IT skills
• Category B driver's license, manual transmission

Personal Attributes

You have good ability to work in a team, are outgoing, and find it easy to collaborate with others. You have a high work capacity, are stress-resistant, and have good communication skills both verbally and in writing. You take responsibility, show initiative, and can translate theory into practice. Personal suitability is of great importance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Trained in SUSA (Swedish Armed Forces Basic First Aid)
• Served in company or battalion staff
• Field work service
• Medical service
• Exercise leader, KSP m/58, Grg m/48, p-skott m/86, Ak 5, AK 4B/C, Pist m/88, AKM4, AK24
• Driving permits PB 8, tgb11-20, Bv 206, and Lb
• Knowledge of the Home Guard and Voluntary Defense Organizations

For the agency's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act according to the existing code of conduct. The Swedish Armed Forces' code of conduct protects the equal value of all people, justice, and equality, and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at http://www.forsvarsmakten.se (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Other Information

Employment type: Permanent position, military position, with an initial six-month probationary period if you do not already have an active Armed Forces employment.

Full-time. Evening and weekend duty may occur. Travel within Sweden with overnight stays may occur.

Work location: Växjö

Position: Military

Start date: By agreement

Information about the position and recruitment process

Patrick Andersson

Union Representatives

OF: Krister Forsberg
OFR/S: Senadin Seladin
SACO: Maria Iglesias
SEKO: Sven-Erik Borg
All can be reached via the switchboard at 010-826 80 00

Application

Please submit your application by 2026-06-14. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

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 Southern Military Region (MR S) is a war-time unit and an organizational unit where the Chief and Staff are located in Revingehed. The organization consists of the Chief with staff, five military region groups for training and support of the Home Guard, and approximately 7,000 Home Guard soldiers organized in eleven battalions and several independent units. C MR S with regional staff leads subordinate units, cooperates with regional and local actors, leads security and intelligence services, and supports operational and tactical commanders who carry out tasks within the region.

The Southern Military Region's organization and area of operation cover the counties of Östergötland, Jönköping, Kalmar, Kronoberg, Blekinge, and Skåne. Read more about the Southern Military Region https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/organisation/sodra-militarregionen (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/organisation/sodra-militarregionen).

The Swedish Armed Forces have a strong code of conduct based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security clearance 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. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position.

A CV and personal 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.