The Swedish Armed Forces is in an expansion phase and on a comprehensive growth journey. Here you have the opportunity to work in an engaged and conscientious team where you get the chance to develop while contributing to the organization's development journey.
About the unit
13th Security Battalion is an operationally active Armed Forces common military unit with high material and personnel availability that should be able to operate across the full spectrum of conflict. The battalion's primary task is to detect, clarify, and counter security-threatening activities in the form of foreign intelligence gathering, crime, terrorism, sabotage, and subversion directed against the Armed Forces' prioritized protection interests.
The battalion operates preventively through security intelligence service and security protection enhancement measures. Our vision is that 13th Security Battalion breaks the adversary's denial, and creates conditions for the entire Armed Forces to meet every threat and overcome every challenge. Do you want to contribute to increasing security at 13th Security Battalion by working with security protection enhancement measures?
We are now seeking an intelligence assistant for 315th Security Platoon
315th Security Platoon is part of 13th Security Battalion based at F 16 in Uppsala. The platoon solves many different tasks within military security service with a focus on reconnaissance and intelligence gathering. As an intelligence assistant at 315th Security Platoon, you will be part of the platoon leadership and work both administratively and practically, in everyday operations as well as during deployment activities. You will continuously undergo training for the tasks you are expected to perform. The work involves official travel and periodic extended time away from home, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Main work tasks
Your work tasks will include structured processing of gathered information, compilation and presentation of information from various sources, and close cooperation with the intelligence function at 131st Security Squadron. There is also opportunity for further development and expanded work tasks in related areas.
Within the Armed Forces, we always work as a team. Our organization is built on cooperation, adaptability, and shared responsibility for the whole. This means that we are all prepared to support each other, sometimes even outside our own area of expertise and comfort zone. Therefore, as an employee you may occasionally be faced with new types of tasks. This is a natural part of working in the Armed Forces that benefits both the authority and the employee's development, and you will never be given a task that you are not given the conditions to accomplish.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
Completed military basic training
Driver's license B and military driving permit
Good language comprehension and writing skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Personal qualities
A position with us requires personal initiative, thoroughness, and flexibility. Since the work is carried out together with others, sometimes in demanding environments, good cooperation skills and social competence are important. The work pace is periodically high, which requires stress resilience and endurance.
As an intelligence assistant, you should have the ability to understand and interpret texts and a very good ability to make yourself understood in writing and image. We are looking for someone with curiosity about understanding how things fit together and a drive to continue seeking information to create the most complete report. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.
MERITORIOUS
Completed intelligence courses
Experience in intelligence and security service
Experience working in a staff or management group
For the authority's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act in accordance with the values that exist. The Armed Forces' value base upholds the equal worth of all people, justice and equality, and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at http://www.forsvarsmakten.se).
Other information
Employment form: According to agreement for GSS/K. The position is a fixed-term employment of up to eight years, with possibility of extension. Employment can begin with a six-month probationary period.
Employment degree: Full-time
Work location: Uppsala. Official travel to other locations may occur.
Working hours: Primarily daytime. Evening and weekend duty may occur during exercise activities.
Start date: By agreement, autumn 2026
Salary: We apply individual salary setting
Position: Military
The recruitment process consists of several mandatory parts, including both interviews and practical tests.
Information about the position:
Email: mailto:[email protected]
Information about the recruitment process:
HR Generalist, Rebecca Grebestam
Email: mailto:[email protected]
Trade union representatives
OFR/O Ärna, Josefine Granberg phone 0505-45 10 00 (switchboard no.)
OFR/S, Daniel Modin, phone 0706-38 68 33
SACO, Eric Masser, phone 076-011 42 30
SEKO, Åsa Karlsson, phone 076-649 23 95
Application
Welcome to submit your application by August 31, 2026. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter where you explain why you are suited for this position.
Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces website. The Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness activities, and good balance between work and private life. Employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. A security clearance with register check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed in a war reserve status. Employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. A CV and personal letter must be attached to the employment application. If you move forward in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Contact from external recruitment companies and sellers is not welcome.The Swedish Armed Forces is in an expansion phase and on a comprehensive growth journey. Here you have the opportunity to work in an engaged and conscientious team where you get the chance to develop while contributing to the organization's development journey.
About the unit
13th Security Battalion is an operationally active Armed Forces common military unit with high material and personnel availability that should be able to operate across the full spectrum of conflict. The battalion's primary task is to detect, clarify, and counter security-threatening activities in the form of foreign…