Company Commander

The Military Academy Karlberg is seeking a Company Commander to be placed on the Logistics and Security Department at the Cadet Battalion.

At the Military Academy Karlberg (MHS K), basic officer training for cadets is conducted within the framework of the three-year Officer Program (OP), led by the Swedish Defence University (FHS). The OP leads to a professional degree of 180 higher education credits and the rank of Ensign upon employment in the Swedish Armed Forces (FM).

Parallel to this, the Cadet Battalion conducts military professional training during what is known as Swedish Armed Forces Time (FMT), which includes leadership and individual development, military skills, and physical training. The Cadet Battalion supports the Swedish Defence University in implementing the Officer Program, primarily regarding exercise planning, security, and logistics during exercises.

Main Responsibilities

Working as a Company Commander at the Cadet Battalion involves supporting the companies regarding logistics planning for the unit's operations, primarily within the sub-functions of supply provision, transport services, and partly other logistics support and commandant duties.

To solve tasks before, during, and after implementation in connection with daily operations, exercises, travel, and transport, as well as material planning on both short and long term, within the company's scope.

The operations may vary in character and scope, where a flexible approach and task adaptation are prerequisites for achieving expected results.

We welcome motivated and engaged applicants who meet the basic requirements and wish to develop within the logistics service.

Day-to-Day Tasks

• Order/book catering, accommodation, transport, and other supplies for planned operations.
• Collaborate both internally at the Military Academy Karlberg and externally between the Swedish Armed Forces' units and schools as well as the Swedish Defence University.
• Collaborate with and support other parts of the Cadet Battalion regarding logistics support operations.
• Participate in the planning work for practical cadet exercises nationally and internationally.
• Support material planning for material in use.
• Support the maintenance of functional and operational readiness for material in use.
• Support inventory of the battalion's common material.
• Be ready to support regarding the coordination of logistics.

Requirements

• Specialist Officer OR6/7 (Sergeant/Staff Sergeant/Warrant Officer) or Officer OF1/2 (Ensign/Lieutenant/Captain) with a prognosis for changing personnel category.
• Category B Driver's License.

Qualifications that are Meritorious

• Previous service within the logistics function, regardless of level.
• Logistics education.
• Driver's License BE, C, CE.
• Military driving permits.
• Hazardous goods training (FM FG1000 and/or ADR).
• PRIO 5/6 training.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for you who possess good social skills and thrive in a varied service, capable of delivering both independently and in a group.

You should be structured and solution-oriented, finding your way forward in the event of any arising problems, to contribute support to the joint operations.

You communicate easily with others both internally and externally and feel secure in your profession.

In your professional practice, you handle stress constructively and maintain a good mood even under pressure and setbacks.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Other

• Employment type: Permanent
• Employment level: Full-time
• Start date: According to agreement
• Location: Solna
• Individual salary setting applies

Application

The application must be written in Swedish and include the following:

• CV.
• Cover letter.
• Copy of relevant military certificates.
• Copy of relevant civil grades.
• Copy of relevant service evaluations or equivalent.

Incomplete applications will not be processed.

The last date for application is 2026-08-20.

Information

Information about the position can be provided by the Head of Logistics and Security Department: Kristoffer Färstedt can be reached via the switchboard 010-82 390 00.

Union Representatives:

• Patrick Nääs (OFR/O)
• Stefan Ragnebrink (OFR/S)
• Carla Vila Verde Vidén (SACO)
• Monika Danielsson (SEKO)

Reachable via the switchboard 010-82 390 00.

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

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the Recruiting Unit

At the Military Academy Karlberg, the basic three-year officer training is conducted together with the Swedish Defence University. The school also houses the Management Unit, the Veteran Centre, the Swedish Armed Forces' Unit for Sport and Physical Performance, the Central Regional Planning Unit, and the Education Unit.

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.

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 and have 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 implies placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required.

A security investigation with register control 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.

Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.