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Are you the right person for the command platoon at 1st Marine Base Battalion?

Do you want to connect land and sea and work with technology in a dynamic archipelago environment? Then you are the right person for the command platoon at 1st Marine Base Battalion. The Marine Base is looking for an instructor for the command platoon at the Staff and Quartermaster Company, 1st Marine Base Battalion. As a colleague in the command platoon, you are offered a varied and changing job in an operation where you can make a difference for Sweden's security. You have great opportunities to influence your own workday, where the employment includes flexible working hours and offers opportunities for fitness during working hours.

About the unit

1st Marine Base Battalion is one of the Marine Base's standing combat units. The task of the marine base battalions is to provide logistical support to marine units both from land and at sea, both in daily operations in the permanent base and at temporarily established bases. The unit trains soldiers and sailors in logistics, ground combat, escort, reconnaissance, communications, and technical service. To lead the battalion, there is a battalion staff that can deploy concealed in terrain or quarters, maintaining command capabilities. The battalion can deploy collectively or dispersed over large areas. Here, technology is needed that allows for both robustness and flexibility. The command platoon of 1st Marine Base Battalion establishes and serves the command post for the battalion staff. We support the battalion's command with communications to the Marine Staff, but also to our own companies and side units on land and at sea. The communication must always work, year-round, 24/7, in all weather conditions. Currently, we are in a period of significant growth, and we are continuously receiving and training with new systems. Therefore, we can offer you ongoing professional development with new systems and training. Your competence is part of our capability enhancement.

Main tasks

• Train and educate the platoon's soldiers
• Support the command platoon commander in solving tasks

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Completed professional officer education with a focus on command with a passing grade
• Category B driver's license
• Approved physical fitness according to FMFysS

Personal attributes

As a person, you can take initiative, handle working both independently and in various group constellations, sometimes under long-term strain. You are trustworthy, meticulous, and a good ambassador for the Swedish Armed Forces, while also having a structured work approach and taking responsibility for your tasks. It is important to you to maintain good health and an interest in maintaining your physical and mental capabilities. You have an interest in technology and possess a good security mindset. Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous service in a command platoon or radio link platoon
• Previous service as a ship communications officer
• Military driving license for heavy trucks and personnel terrain vehicles

For the agency'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, fairness, and equality, and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).

Other

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

Employment level: Full-time.

Start date: As soon as possible or by agreement.

Work location: Karlskrona.

Position level: Military position, SO6/OF1.

Travel occurs in the position.

Information about the position

Niklas Andersson, reachable via switchboard 010-8285000

Information about the recruitment process

For general questions about the employment, contact Tove Dahlquist via switchboard 010-8285000

Union representatives

Försvarsförbundet: Jimmy Svensson

SEKO: Andreas Emilsson

SACO: Mikael Olsson

Officersförbundet: Johnas Mård

All reachable via switchboard 010-828 50 00

OBS! Due to holiday periods, there may be limited opportunities for us to answer questions, but you are welcome to return at the end of the application period.

Application

Welcome to submit your application by 2026-08-14. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter where you justify why you are suitable for this position, as well as answers to the specified selection questions.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces' website.

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Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The overarching task of the Marine Base is to support the marine units with, among other things, logistics in the form of transport, basing, security, and healthcare, both domestically and abroad. The Marine Base has its headquarters in Karlskrona, but operates where there is a need, for example in Berga/Muskö, south of Stockholm, and in Gothenburg. Other major tasks for the Marine Base include monitoring Sweden's 2,700 km long coast with territorial waters. Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, both big and small, both at home and around the world.

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, fitness, and a good balance between work and private life.

An employment with us implies placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. Security screening with register control will be conducted before 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. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.