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Are you a good ambassador for the Swedish Armed Forces? Do you enjoy meeting new people? Then we are looking for you for the role of School Information Officer!

About the Unit

Who are we? The Total Defence Protection Centre (SkyddC) in Umeå is the Swedish Armed Forces' knowledge centre for protection against CBRN incidents – chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats. The 1st CBRN Company is the Swedish Armed Forces' primary resource in the CBRN field, and our personnel are trained to solve tasks with a high degree of complexity, both in daily operations and during crises and war. In addition to readiness and operations, the company also leads conscription training to commission soldiers into the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

About the Position

As a School Information Officer, you are part of a larger network of officers placed at various units across Sweden.

Your main task is to increase knowledge about the Swedish Armed Forces. You primarily do this through presentations for students in middle and high schools. You work together with a colleague and are part of a team that plans the operations and supports you in your work.

You also meet the target group in places other than schools. This can include educational fairs, physical and digital events, trial activities, and through social media. The work involves travel within the region and the rest of Sweden. You visit schools, fairs, and other events where young people are present. Travel is by car and, if necessary, by other means of transport.

You are an important resource for strengthening knowledge about the Swedish Armed Forces as an authority and thereby contributing to increasing the willingness to defend Sweden.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• Basic training with conscription within the last three years and a military grade suitable for employment.
• Category B driver's license (manual transmission).
• Good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing.

Personal Attributes:

• Relationship-building skills.
• Trustworthy.
• Teamwork ability.

To fit the role of School Information Officer, we believe you are a person who enjoys being in various social settings and taking initiative in your work. You inspire trust in interactions with others and have the ability to work towards common goals independently as well as in a group. Since you will meet many different people in your work, it is also important that you are flexible in your communication and can adapt your language to the recipient.

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Meritorious:

• Previous experience working with young people.
• Previous experience in administrative work.
• Previous experience working with social media/communication.

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the existing value base. The Swedish Armed Forces' value base 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

Level: OR1-5

Employment Type: The employment is as GSS/K (Group Commanders, Soldiers, and Sailors) supported by law (2012:332) on certain Armed Forces appointments. The Swedish Armed Forces apply a probationary period of 6 months, followed by employment for up to 8 years with the possibility of extension for 4 years.

Work Location: Umeå

Health Examination: Conducted prior to employment.

Start Date: By agreement.

Information about the position

Peter Nilsson

Information about the recruitment process

Viktor Häggström

Union Representatives:

• OFR/O: Mikael Mosten
• SACO: Eric Uhlin Frankel
• SEKO: Mattias Jonsson
• OFR/S: Marcus Ljadas

All contacts can be reached via the switchboard number: 010-827 55 00

Application

We welcome your application no later than 2026-07-03. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter where you explain why you are suitable for the 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 Total Defence Protection Centre, SkyddC, in Umeå is the Swedish Armed Forces' knowledge centre for protection against radiation, infection, and poison, so-called CBRN incidents. The unit develops not only the Armed Forces' units in the area but also ensures capability in other parts of the Swedish Armed Forces. Therefore, SkyddC works with both education and development issues and is responsible for maintaining national and international readiness in the field. The centre's function is defence-common, which means ongoing cooperation with several authorities within our subject area. At SkyddC, approximately 140 civilians and military personnel work. The budget for the unit covers approximately 140 million SEK per year.

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

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

The Swedish Armed Forces utilize the qualities that diversity and equal gender distribution bring to the operations. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitment. Employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required.

A security investigation with register control will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be commissioned for war. 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.