Security Guards for Facility Protection in Oskarshamn, Ongoing Need

Avarn Security AB · smluvní (DPP/DPČ)

Oskarshamn, Švédsko

As a security guard at Avarn Security, you have an important societal mission to protect and guard protected facilities according to the Protection Act. A security guard's task 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 objects, refuse entry, and detain persons at a protected facility. Protected facilities are operations that are important for society to function in peace, crisis, or war. Examples of protected facilities include a nuclear power plant, an airport, or a military installation. As a security guard, you help protect critical societal functions. We are looking for you to work in a role with high security standards, where accuracy and collaboration are key. In the role of security guard, you work to prevent and manage security risks at protected facilities. We offer: Thorough training and ongoing professional development Safe working environment with clear procedures Opportunity to develop within the security industry A team that values diverse perspectives and equality We are looking for someone who is calm, solution-oriented, and has good communication skills. You need to be a Swedish citizen and meet security requirements. Working hours: Varying times depending on facility, day and night shifts Work location: Facility near Oskarshamn Duration: Ongoing position (6-month probationary period applies) Start date: By agreement Job responsibilities: The work involves preventing and managing security risks, controlling access, and ensuring that unauthorized persons do not gain access to protected areas. You are responsible for conducting personnel and vehicle inspections, monitoring facilities, and patrolling to detect and prevent threats. Our assignment is to strengthen protection for our client where all security guards working at the facility must complete HAS training, a Firearms Handling course. More information will be provided at the interview. Qualifications: We are looking for someone with personal maturity who feels secure in themselves. Personal qualities are what determine the most suitable candidate. You should possess high security awareness and social competence. We place great emphasis on your ability to work in a team, but also expect you to independently identify problems and solve them. For work at certain facilities, a security clearance, in-depth background check, and security interview are conducted. Requirements for applicants: In addition to the personal qualities we seek and describe in various assignments, you need to meet basic requirements to be qualified for the position: Must be at least 18 years old before starting the assignment High school competency Good Swedish, spoken and written Category B driver's license Meritorious qualifications include: Security guard training (VU1 + VU2) Firearms training Civil security guard training (or military security guard training**, completed from 2016 onwards) We place great emphasis on your personal maturity when assessing suitability for the position. The position is classified as security-sensitive and is subject to security vetting according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act (2018:585). For positions in certain security classifications, Swedish citizenship is required according to security protection legislation. In addition, you must be of good standing*, drug-free, have your finances in order, and have good health and physical fitness to be employed at Avarn Security. To work as a security guard, you also need security guard approval from the County Administrative Board (we will submit that application). We warmly welcome your application! Selection is ongoing, so please submit your application as soon as possible—but no later than 2026-09-30—via our https://www.avarnsecurity.se/karriar/ page, not by email. Selection tests are part of the recruitment process. You will receive more information by email, so keep an eye on your inbox and also check spam. Selection is ongoing. We value diversity and inclusion and actively work toward a more equal working environment. Since women are underrepresented in our industry, we particularly welcome applications from women, but of course we welcome all qualified candidates regardless of gender. * 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 clearance according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585) may also be relevant. To investigate and assess whether you meet the requirements according to the respective legislation, a background check is conducted. This assessment covers lawfulness, suitability, reliability, loyalty, and any vulnerabilities. Information obtained may come from you, from public sources, or from authorities. When assessing suitability for a position, we always apply a comprehensive evaluation. ** If you completed security guard training during military basic training, it is also valid for civilian use. The training must be completed in 2016 or later, and the training certificate must not be older than 5 years. If you have security guard training through the Armed Forces without military basic training, you need to complete a shortened security guard training course to work as a civilian security guard. Our offer We are the complete security provider on the market, which enables us to be industry leaders for our clients and provides good development opportunities for you as an employee. You will be an important representative to the public and our clients. Therefore, it is essential for us to create an inclusive working environment where all of our 9,000 employees feel that responsibility, care, and collaboration are promoted. We take workplace environment seriously and work with continuous improvements. We apply salary setting according to collective agreements. Avarn Security wants to ensure that you as an employee have a secure life situation and sustainability in your working life. Therefore, all new employees are offered a complimentary one-year insurance solution that includes, among other things, sick leave and accident insurance, life insurance, and child and youth insurance.