Security Strategist for the Education Administration

GÖTEBORGS KOMMUN · Full-time

Göteborgs Stad, Göteborg, Sweden

Description We are seeking a security strategist for the education administration in Gothenburg City. Are you someone driven by questions about safety, security, and social development? As a security strategist, you will have a central role in coordinating and developing the administration's security and safety efforts. The position is organized within the administration's central office on the Administration and Finance division. The division supports the administration's core operations and is an important resource for contributing to quality and goal fulfillment of the education committee's mandate. The division has expertise in economics, procurement and purchasing, property, security, and information and case management. We work on-site and the office has locations in beautiful, centrally located facilities on Skånegatan near Korsvägen. Responsibilities The position's focus areas include: Crisis Preparedness and Civil Defense Reduce risks and build preparedness to handle potential crises. Personal Security Develop and implement measures that strengthen protection for people and reduce the risk of threats, violence, or injuries. Physical Security Identify measures that prevent and reduce risks of damage or loss within facilities, equipment, and assets as part of a comprehensive security solution. You contribute your expertise in strategic security matters and serve as an advisor on important decisions. In this role, you work closely with the director of administration. You develop, implement, and follow up on the administration's governing documents such as guidelines, procedures, and action plans. The work involves close collaboration with the administration's operations, the city's other administrations and companies, as well as external parties such as authorities, security companies, and rescue services. Your closest colleague is a security coordinator. You work closely together and support each other within your respective areas of responsibility. Qualifications We are looking for someone with relevant post-secondary education from, for example, a police academy, military academy, or other education that the employer deems equivalent. You have several years of experience with strategic security work and are well-versed in leading processes, conducting analyses, and developing action plans. You also have experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders to achieve common goals. Experience working in public administration and knowledge of decision-making processes are merits. Professional background from educational activities is also a merit. To succeed in this role, it is important that you are organized and have the ability to work independently, as the position largely involves carrying out assignments within set timeframes. You also have strong communication skills that allow you to convey information in an engaging and clear manner, adapted to different audiences. Since the role also involves compiling reports, statements, and other materials, it is especially important that you have a strong ability to express yourself well in writing. Other Information We decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement. To your interview, you need to bring your passport/national ID and possibly proof of residence permit if you have citizenship outside the EU/EES. This is so we as an employer can verify your identity and ensure that you have the right to work in Sweden. With reference to the laws regulating criminal record checks, anyone offered this position must provide an extract from the criminal record before an employment contract can be established. In this recruitment, an extended background check may be relevant for the final candidate. For positions where there are education requirements, you who advance in the recruitment process will be asked to submit documentation proving your education, such as a license or diploma. You can also attach them directly to your application. Do you want to know more about salary and our benefits? You can read more about this directly on our website. There you will also find overall salary statistics for the larger occupational groups within Gothenburg City: Benefits and Salary - Gothenburg City Salary, compensation, and benefits in Gothenburg City About Us Our vision is for Gothenburg to be an internationally leading education and knowledge city. The Education Administration in Gothenburg operates within municipal upper secondary school, adult education, vocational college, adapted upper secondary school, comvux as adapted education, and study and career guidance. In our work, we have a clear student focus that places knowledge and skills in a context where intrinsic motivation, co-creation, and the joy of learning are important ingredients. We work based on all people's equal value and rights. Together we create a work environment where both students and employees are involved and strive for each other's success.