Physical Security Specialist at the Swedish Public Employment Service

Do you want to contribute to developing and strengthening physical security in a government agency with important societal functions? We are seeking an experienced specialist with strong knowledge in the security field who wants to take a central role in driving, coordinating, and developing work on physical security. Together we get Sweden working. Do you want to be one of us? Our Workplace The Procurement and Market Department is responsible for the Swedish Public Employment Service's procurement contracts and office leases. The Facilities Planning Section has national responsibility for planning facility changes and budget responsibility for the agency's lease agreements and procurement contracts for property-related services. The section also has subject responsibility for physical security and physical work environment. In the section, facility strategists negotiate lease agreements, specialists in physical work environment and physical security, service managers for procurement of property-related services, and business partners who work closely with the agency's regions and departments and conduct preliminary studies for facility changes. Job Description As a physical security specialist, you play a central role in driving and developing the agency's work in this area. You contribute to strengthening and maintaining robust security capability by developing structures, working methods, and requirements that meet operational needs. The unit is responsible for developing, designing, and monitoring the agency's work on physical security based on the agency's strategic security governance. This means being responsible for planning and implementing governance and monitoring compliance with policy documents and instructions, as well as being able to provide a picture of implementation status when not fully completed. The role also involves setting requirements and providing qualified advice to operational managers and security representatives on matters concerning physical security. You also provide support to the Facilities Supply unit in interpreting and applying security requirements in connection with facility adaptations, for example in the design of functional programs, drawings, and overall requirements for security installations. Work is conducted in close collaboration with the agency's other security areas, such as personnel security and information security, which are centralized in the Security, Risk and Preparedness unit and are part of the Management Staff. You also participate in the agency's work on emergency preparedness planning, where you contribute to both developing requirements and implementation. Our Offer The position is a permanent full-time employment that may begin with a six-month probationary period. Start date by agreement. The placement location is Malmö or Solna. We offer you the opportunity to work in a workplace where we value balance between work and private life. You will have access to a generous vacation agreement, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to work remotely up to 49 percent on an annual basis. We also include wellness activities during working hours and a favorable wellness subsidy. As an employee of the Swedish Public Employment Service, you also have access to professional development and career opportunities within the agency. Through our work, we contribute to an inclusive and sustainable society, where you have the opportunity to make a real difference for individuals and society as a whole. More about working with us Basic Qualifications - University education with a focus on security or other education or experience deemed equivalent - Current knowledge of legislation and governance in the security field, as well as application and monitoring of governance within the area of physical security - Several years of experience in setting requirements and providing advice to managers in the area of physical security - Good knowledge of regulations regarding security classifications, alarm classes, lock classes, and Boverket's building regulations Other Merits for the Position - Experience from work within public administration - Operational experience working with security technology and installations - Other professional experience from other security areas such as personnel security, information security, and security protection - Knowledge of evacuation and fire safety The state's value base guides us in our daily work. As an employee with us, you are expected to work fairly, impartially, and with high integrity, and to help maintain and strengthen trust in our agency. More about the state's value base Beyond this, you have the personal ability and aptitude to work in accordance with the Swedish Public Employment Service's employee criteria. As an employee of the Swedish Public Employment Service, you are expected to be: - Responsible – take responsibility for your work, cooperate, and contribute to a good work environment. - Action-oriented – take initiative, contribute to improvements, and manage change. - Results-focused – plan, follow up, and contribute to operational benefit and results. Application Does this sound like a position for you? Submit your application by August 30, 2026. Include your CV where you specify year, month, and job duties for each employment, as well as certificates proving the requirements for education and/or professional experience in your application. It is important that you answer the selection questions in detail and truthfully, so that we get a clear picture of your experience. If requested information is not apparent, you risk being eliminated in the selection. You do not need to submit a personal letter. The position is classified in a security class and a security clearance according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585) will be conducted before employment begins. More about our organization and our mission

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