As a security guard at Avarn Security, you have an important societal mission to protect and monitor protected facilities in accordance with the Protection Act. A security guard's role is to monitor protected facilities and protect against sabotage, espionage, terrorist crimes, and serious robbery. A security guard has special authority to inspect vehicles, conduct body searches, seize items, refuse entry, and detain persons at a protected facility. Protected facilities are operations that are critical for society to function in peace, crisis, or war. Examples of protected facilities include a nuclear power plant, an airport, or a military installation. Interested in what it's like to work as a security guard? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWCqRc_0CnM Work Hours: Varying hours, both day and night Work Location: Flen Duration: Temporary position, permanent. 6-month probationary period. Start Date: By agreement. Job Responsibilities: As a security guard, you will work in many different environments with varying tasks. You will, among other things, ensure that only authorized persons have access to the protected facility, as well as perform stationary and patrol monitoring. Desired Qualities: You want to work in creating a sense of security and have a natural ability to combine customer service with a pronounced security mindset. You are thorough and structured in your work approach, as there may be some administrative work involved in the position. We seek security-conscious and service-oriented colleagues with inner confidence, maturity, and a natural drive to help. Great importance is placed on communication and collaboration skills, as this assignment involves frequent contact with customers, contractors, and visitors. Personal qualities are what determine the best fit for the assignment. We place great emphasis on your ability to work in a team, but we also expect you to independently identify and solve problems. You have a positive attitude toward your work and the ability to spread positive energy within a work team. Our general requirements are that you: Must be of legal age before you begin service and have a clean criminal record*, you also need a high school education with passing grades in Swedish 1, good health and physical fitness. Orderly finances and a B-class driver's license. You must also be a Swedish citizen. Meritorious: Security guard training (VU1 and VU2), HAS training, civil security guard training (or alternatively military security guard training**, completed 2020 or later) What we offer if you are hired: Security guard training via BYA if needed. If you have the right profile for Avarn and move forward in the process but do not have the required training (Security Guard), we will cover your training costs! Security guard training (8 days) is conducted at BYA Bevakningsbranschens Yrkes- och Arbetsmiljönämnd. Participation in this training is a requirement for employment, including passing security vetting and approved HAS training. Internal weapons training after successful HAS interview An important role in an operation where safety and security are in focus. Opportunity for a long-term career with us To be offered employment with us, it is a requirement that you participate and pass the required training, which will take place during fall 2026. In addition, you must also pass a security vetting. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis - submit your application as soon as possible - but no later than 2026-10-01 https://www.avarnsecurity.se/karriar/lediga-tjanster/?rmpage=job&rmjob=p5608 The employment is security-classified and we conduct a security vetting with background check in accordance with the Security Protection Act. You must therefore be a Swedish citizen. Tests will also be applied for this position. * To be employed at Avarn Security AB, you must be approved by the County Administrative Board for employment at an authorized security company, in accordance with the Security Companies Act (1974:191). The application to the County Administrative Board is handled by Avarn Security. Depending on the position, a security vetting according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585) may also be relevant. To investigate and assess whether you meet the requirements under the respective legislation, a background check is conducted. This assessment includes lawfulness, suitability, reliability, loyalty, and any potential vulnerabilities. Information obtained may come from you, from public sources, or from government agencies. When assessing suitability for a position, we always apply a comprehensive evaluation. ** If you have completed security guard training during military basic training, it is valid for civilian use as well. The training must have been completed in 2020 or later and the training certificate must not be older than 5 years. If you have security guard training through the Swedish Armed Forces without military basic training, you will need to complete a shortened security guard training course in order to work as a civilian security guard.
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- Flen
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- 59.057938, 16.587912
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- 25. 8. 2026
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