Vacant job

The Swedish Armed Forces exist to protect Sweden. Our operations require a broad range of skills, making employees a vital part of Sweden's defense. Do you want to work in a developmental role where you combine pedagogy, leadership, and operational service? Then you should apply for the job with us at the Life Guards, Sweden's largest army regiment.

The Military Police Combat School is looking for a Lead Instructor in Traffic, based at the Military Police Combat School (MPSS) in Bro, outside Kungsängen. The Military Police Combat School belongs to the Life Guards and is responsible for the central training of continuously serving personnel and the development of the Armed Forces' military police operations, materiel, and equipment.

Main Responsibilities

The role of Lead Instructor in Traffic is a varied position where you are responsible for the planning, implementation, reporting, and documentation of training within military police service. You act as a teacher and mentor colleagues, primarily within traffic services. You lead personnel within the course operations and are responsible for assigned materiel and joint training equipment.

In addition, you participate in educational councils and the development of the Military Police Combat School's curriculum. You contribute to investigations within the educational function and follow up on locally conducted courses. The position also requires operational service, including deployments and operations as a military police officer.

Qualifications

• Trained and approved specialist officer
• Trained military police officer
• Trained traffic service and traffic post instructor
• Experience as an instructor in military police service
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone with very good pedagogical and analytical skills. You are structured, have a pronounced sense of order, and are good at informing and communicating. You thrive working both independently and in teams, and find it easy to collaborate with units and schools within the Armed Forces as well as with other government agencies. You have high stress tolerance and can handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

Merits

• International experience in military police service
• Emergency driving license
• Extensive experience in military police traffic service
• Trained special vehicle instructor
• Understanding of the Armed Forces' education system

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

Information about the position and recruitment process

Recruiting Commander Mj Thomas Goder, reachable via switchboard 08-584 540 00.

Union Representatives

OFR/S: Örjan Jansson

OFR/O: Sven Lundberg

SACO: Per Textorius

SEKO: Lise-Lotte Larsson

All reachable via switchboard: 08-788 75 00

Other

Employment type: Permanent. The Armed Forces apply a six-month probationary period for those not already employed by the agency.

Employment level: Full-time

Work location: Bro

Position: Military

Start date: As soon as possible according to agreement

Travel may occur in the position, both nationally and internationally.

We welcome your application no later than 2026-08-03. Your application must 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 Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Life Guards is one of the Armed Forces' largest units, with roots dating back to 1521. We train tomorrow's soldiers, as well as military police and personnel for international missions. We guard the royal castles, we have security and ground combat units. We are also responsible for preserving and developing the Swedish military music tradition. Our headquarters are in Kungsängen outside Stockholm, but we are also located in Sollentuna, central Stockholm, Uppsala, Gothenburg, and Karlskrona.

Within the Armed Forces, there is a strong value system 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.

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 grades and certificates must always be presented.

Talks from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.