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Swedish Armed Forces, Air Force Warfare Centre seeks professional and reserve officers for full- and part-time positions in Halmstad

The Swedish Armed Forces and the Air Force Warfare Centre are facing significant changes and are looking for you who want to be part of our growth journey – due to the current international situation and the expansion of the Swedish Armed Forces, we need you more than ever!

About the unit:

The Air Force Warfare Centre (LSS) is the Air Force's joint competence centre for education and development. At LSS, you will find the Air Force schools, the Air Force Development Unit, and the Swedish Armed Forces' Canine Service Unit. LSS plays a crucial role in the development and growth of the future Air Force.

We are now looking for you who:

• are a professional officer but for various reasons have chosen to leave the Swedish Armed Forces – here is an opportunity to return and be rehired!
• have already retired but feel that you have more to offer in working life and are open to re-employment. New regulations allow you to keep your pension while being employed on a permanent or part-time basis within the Swedish Armed Forces
• are currently a reserve officer and are interested in a permanent or part-time position at LSS

As an employee of the Swedish Armed Forces, you are offered varied and meaningful tasks, physical training during working hours, and good opportunities for personal development. As an employed officer at LSS, you will work towards the unit's set goals together with dedicated colleagues.

Job Description:

Regardless of which position you hold, you will in some way work to support and create conditions for the growth of the Swedish Armed Forces and the development of LSS.

There is an opportunity to assist in various projects and targeted initiatives within the unit's divisions, contribute to development work at one of the unit's schools, or serve as an additional resource for time-limited tasks.

We can offer work in various military positions:

• Tactics Officer
• Planning Officer
• Staff Officer/Staff NCO
• Instructor

Qualifications:

• Completed officer education with satisfactory results (officer, specialist officer, or reserve officer education)
• Previous service with the Swedish Armed Forces or other defence-related activities
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English
• Hold at least a Category B driving licence

Personal Qualities

The tasks of an officer are varied, which requires you to work in a structured and non-hierarchical manner. We are looking for you who have good communication skills, are a team player with a high ability to collaborate, and who are also proactive and able to work independently.

Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

Merits

• Relevant experience, we are looking for a wide range of competencies

Information about the position can be obtained from:

C Personnel Department and Head of Personnel, Cpt August Nelin can be reached via phone 08-788 75 00

Acting C Personnel Department and Acting Head of Personnel, Lt Jennifer Widén can be reached via phone 08-788 75 00

For information about the recruitment process, contact:

HR Generalist Olivia Liw can be reached via phone 08-788 75 00

Union Representatives

OFR/O Ärna Tim Björklund can be reached via phone 08-788 75 00

OFR/S & Defence Federation Helena Lemnell can be reached via phone 08-788 75 00

SEKO Åsa Karlsson can be reached via phone 08-788 75 00

SACO can be reached via phone 08-788 75 00

Other:

• Position Level: Military position
• Employment Type: Permanent employment starting with a six-month probationary period for those not already employed by the Swedish Armed Forces
• Employment Level: Part-time or full-time as agreed
• Work Location: Halmstad
• Estimated Start Date/Access: As agreed
• Certain positions in the Swedish Armed Forces have specific physical fitness requirements

Last date for application:

We welcome your application no later than 2026-08-31. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter. In the cover letter, we would like you to explain 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 Air Force Warfare Centre is the Air Force's joint competence centre for development and education. The Air Force Warfare Centre has four Air Force-wide schools and educates, among others, future pilots within the Swedish Armed Forces. The Air Force Warfare Centre has operations in seven locations spread across the country and is headquartered in Uppsala.

The Air Force Warfare Centre constantly strives to develop how we solve assigned tasks, and we are always ready to meet new challenges.

The Swedish Armed Forces have 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.

A security investigation 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 certificates and documents must always be presented.

Call from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.