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The Swedish Fortification Administration is seeking a Security Clearance Officer for the Security Department's Security Clearance Group. Do you thrive in interactions with people and have a natural ability to build trusting relationships? Here, you will work with complex security issues in a socially vital operation and contribute to strengthening Sweden's total defense. Apply today!

We are one of Sweden's largest property owners and experts in fortification, i.e., protective and facility technology. Our main task is to contribute to increased defense capability for a safe and free Sweden.

The Swedish Fortification Administration is in a strong expansion phase with large investment volumes to continue developing and building facilities and structures within the total defense. The Security Department is responsible for security protection at the Fortification Administration. The work includes security protection analysis, physical security, information security, personnel security, incident management, signal security, and security protection agreements. Approximately 80 employees currently work in the Security Department.

Your daily life as a Security Clearance Officer

In the role of Security Clearance Officer, you are responsible for carrying out and developing all parts of the security clearance process. A large part of the work consists of conducting in-depth security clearance interviews, follow-up security conversations, as well as security conversations during special events or needs. The interviews place high demands on your ability to steer the conversation towards relevant issues while creating a trusting conversational climate. The role requires that you have a good ability to listen, analyze, and pay attention to both what is expressed and what remains unsaid. Security clearances are conducted both internally within the agency and externally.

The role also includes planning and conducting educational initiatives within the security clearance area, as well as providing support and advice to managers and operations regarding security clearance matters.

Together with your colleagues, you also contribute to the strategic development of the security clearance operations. This means developing methods, routines, regulations, and educational materials to ensure a legally secure, uniform, and efficient security clearance process.

The location is Eskilstuna. The position requires presence at the workplace, so remote work is not an option. Travel is included in the position and is mainly planned and carried out with ample notice.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have a post-secondary education in the security field or other education that the employer considers equivalent and relevant for the position. You have experience working with security clearance or other related operations, for example, working with individual assessments. Furthermore, you have several years of current experience in planning and conducting structured interviews. To succeed in the role, you need to be proficient in working with administrative IT support systems and be able to express yourself well in Swedish, both orally and in writing. A Class B driver's license is required.

It is meritorious if you have post-secondary education in behavioral science, intelligence operations, or conversation and interview techniques. Furthermore, knowledge of security protection legislation as well as the Swedish Armed Forces' and/or the Swedish Security Service's regulations within security services is meritorious. We would also appreciate if you have experience in operational security work, preferably from a defense-related or law enforcement authority.

Your personal qualities are very important to us. We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. As a person, you have a very good ability to take initiative, drive your work, and make your own priorities, both short-term and long-term. You process, analyze, and assess information, which requires you to be analytical and able to make objective assessments. You should have an aptitude for critical thinking and an interest in human behavior. You are also meticulous and have a structured approach to work. You will handle tasks with high confidentiality, which requires you to have a high level of security awareness and integrity.

What do we offer you?

Together with more than 1,500 colleagues at the Swedish Fortification Administration across the country, you work with a unique property portfolio to strengthen the total defense in Sweden. We are proud of the socially vital mission we have, where we build, manage, operate, and develop advanced technology in socially vital buildings. Our tasks are varied, exciting, and challenging and require competence. We work according to the government's values and principles, and we strive for a balanced gender distribution. Equal rights and opportunities are important to us. Here you get good opportunities for competence development and to enjoy good benefits. We also work to ensure you can have a good balance between work and leisure.

About the employment

The position is a permanent employment, probationary employment may be applied. Location: Eskilstuna. Swedish citizenship is a requirement, as positions at the Swedish Fortification Administration are security classified. This means that security clearance and registry checks will be conducted in accordance with provisions in the Security Protection Act. We welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences; if you have protected personal data, contact the named recruitment specialist, and you will receive help submitting your application. As a permanent employee, you will be war-placed.

You are welcome to submit your application with a CV and cover letter by August 9, 2026. We want your application documents in Swedish. When applying, your personal data will be processed according to the Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By applying, you consent to the processing. Your application is a public document according to the principle of public access. The questions you answer when submitting your application will form the basis for the initial selection we make.

Questions about the position

The hiring manager is on vacation. If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Åsa Malmqvist at 010-44 45 508 from week 30 or recruitment specialist Lovise Bjuvsjö at 010-44 45 966. It is also fine to contact our union representatives: Eric Bergman, Ledarna, Tommy Eriksson, SEKO, Karin Alm, SACO; they can be reached via our switchboard at 010-44 44 000.

Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.