Operations Commander / Tactical Leader for 41st Air Base Security Platoon / IBSS

Försvarsmakten · Full-time

Linköping, Sweden

314th Air Base Security Company 314th Air Base Security Company is part of the 31st Air Base Battalion at the Helicopter Squadron, Malmen. The company consists of air base security platoons, a sensor platoon, and a dog unit. The company's primary mission is to detect, locate, identify, and counteract security threats to air combat forces. The Air Base Security Company is part of the 31st Air Base Battalion, whose main tasks are the operation of Malmen air base, operation of mobile air bases, and basic training of conscripts. 41st Air Base Security Platoon / IBSS is responsible, among other things, for the standby protection unit for the squadron and its immediate vicinity. The primary mission of IBSS is patrol, surveillance, and operations at protected sites in the local area. In addition, the platoon handles basic tasks in combat and security service within the framework of air base security. Main Job Duties Daily routine service as operations commander involves planning and leading patrol, surveillance, and operations in assigned areas of responsibility. The position involves irregular working hours and/or on-call and weekend duty in shifts, which means the working time is 35h/week. In addition to daily routine service, the operations commander will plan and conduct training days within the scope of both IBSS service and air base security service. REQUIREMENTS Qualifications Swedish citizen Category B driver's license (manual) Completed specialist officer training Meets Swedish Armed Forces physical requirements (FM FysS) Valid security guard certificate Meritorious Previous service with security units Previous service as commander of standby protection unit Previous work in protection and surveillance Military driver's license Military police Personal Qualities We are looking for someone who enjoys working in small groups in a routine and sometimes demanding environment. The majority of the work is conducted within classified operations, which places high demands on physical and mental ability to handle stress and rapidly changing work conditions. You have a high security awareness, good teamwork skills, excellent leadership qualities, and high social competence. You also demonstrate strong commitment to the platoon's capability development and take initiative to advance operations. Great emphasis will be placed on personal capability. For the agency's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act in accordance with the organization's values. The Swedish Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at http://www.forsvarsmakten.se/). Other Information Employment Type: Permanent employment. Military position (SO6) Full-time: Full-time Work Location: Linköping, Malmen Start Date: By agreement Position Information Platoon Commander 41st Air Base Security Platoon, Gustav Ljungholm, 013-28 30 00 (switchboard), mailto:[email protected] Recruitment Process Information Lt Victoria Donderer, Personnel Officer, 013-28 30 00 (switchboard), mailto:[email protected] Labor Representatives: OFR/O Hkpflj, Mats Häggström OFR/S Hkpflj, Christoffer Willers SACO-S Hkpflj, Anneli Helmersson SEKO Hkpflj, Urban Hellqvist All representatives can be reached via switchboard at tel: 013-28 30 00 Application Welcome to submit your application by 2026-10-15. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suited for the position. Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces website. --- Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit: The Swedish Armed Forces Helicopter Squadron is a unit with both land and maritime operational focus that can operate in missions in Sweden and internationally. Helicopter support is in high demand. For example, for personnel, equipment, or medical transport, command, reconnaissance, or surveillance operations. The Helicopter Squadron therefore frequently participates in missions and exercises with other units as well as in support to society in various crisis situations. Our operations across Sweden, the breadth of tasks, and the squadron's size with over 950 employees provides variation in work and opportunities for personal development. The majority of the Helicopter Squadron is based in Linköping (Malmen), where we also manage Malmen airport and Linköping garrison, with two major units in Luleå (Kallax) and Ronneby (Kallinge). Read more at https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/hkpflj Every day and every hour, our employees perform work that affects other people's lives, both in major and minor ways, and both at home and around the world. In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value foundation based 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. Employment with us involves placement in a security classification. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security vetting with background check will be conducted prior to employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed on military reserve. Employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The scope of this varies depending on the type of position. With your application, please submit a CV and personal letter. If you advance in the recruitment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment firms and salespeople are not welcome.