Vacant job

As an operator at the 135th Security Squadron, you will work within military security services, focusing on the collection of security intelligence aimed at indicating and identifying suspected security threats to the Swedish Armed Forces' protected values.

In your role, you will work on a highly relevant task with a constantly changing threat landscape. The work is long-term and conducted with high discretion. As a person, you should be patient, results-oriented, and possess a high ability for creative thinking.

Main Responsibilities

The daily work is varied and includes everything from training and education to the execution of operational activities. An important part of the role is also the development of operations within your future area of responsibility. Furthermore, you lead, are responsible for, and develop your group, holding direct personnel responsibility.

The employment begins with a basic course of approximately 6 months. After a successful completion, you will be placed in a suitable position. Position-specific training begins after the common basic course.

Desirable Personal Qualities

We place great emphasis on personal qualities and are looking for someone who is confident, has a strong sense of responsibility, and good initiative. Additionally, you should have a high stress threshold and be accustomed to changing environments, as the operational task is very dynamic.

As an employee, you are expected to take initiative, understand the implications of your own decisions, and evaluate their consequences within a broader operational context. You should be able to work autonomously without direct supervision and make decisions based on previously established frameworks that constantly strive towards the overarching goal.

We see you as someone who unites a group and contributes to the development of others in a non-hierarchical manner, where individual differences and competencies are strengthened to build a cohesive and effective whole.

Since you will handle security-classified information and the work is subject to significant confidentiality, we look for someone with high personal maturity and strong integrity who is not driven by a need for external validation.

Requirements

• Completed and approved military basic training
• Category B driver's license
• Officer's degree
• At least 2 years of work experience as either GSS/K or OF/SO
• Group leader training
• Swedish citizenship
• Passed and approved results in accordance with FMFysS (Swedish Armed Forces Physical Fitness Standard)
• No or mild fur allergy when medicated
• Passed results on selection tests after a combined assessment

Meritorious Qualifications

• Experience and training in covert collection in terrain and urban environments
• Work in security unit service or intelligence service in the Swedish Armed Forces or similar organization
• Completed and approved military police training
• Military driving permit and further civilian/military driving training
• Experience of national/international deployment

Other Information

• Employment type: Permanent
• Location: Kungsängen, Life Guards (Livgardet)
• During the recruitment process, selection tests according to the above requirements will be conducted over four days. The test will be physically and mentally demanding, and you should not drive a car on the Sunday after the test.
• Test dates: 2026-12-03 to 06, tests are conducted near the Life Guards
• Employment start: 1/9/2027, we apply FM rules regarding a 6-month probationary period
• Salary: Individual salary setting

For questions regarding the recruitment, please contact the unit at the email address: [email protected]

Union Representatives

OFR/O Sven Lundberg

OFR/S Örjan Jansson

SACO Per Textorius

SEKO Lise-Lotte Larsson

All can be reached via the switchboard: 010-82 40 00

Please submit your application by 2026-09-27

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 Life Guards (Livgardet) is one of the Swedish Armed Forces' largest units, with origins dating back to 1521. We train tomorrow's soldiers, as well as military police and personnel for international deployment. 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 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 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 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.

Interviews from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.