Security Protection Officer with a focus on Control Operations

The Southern Military Region is seeking a Security Protection Officer with a focus on control operations for a civilian position within the regional staff's Intelligence and Security Department (J2), located in Revingehed. About the Southern Military Region The Southern Military Region is a military unit with a staff consisting of continuously serving officers and civilian employees. The Commander of the Southern Military Region leads subordinate units, collaborates with regional and local actors, directs security and intelligence services, and supports operational and tactical leaders in addressing tasks within the region. The Southern Military Region encompasses the geographical counties of Östergötland, Jönköping, Kalmar, Kronoberg, Blekinge, and Skåne. Main Responsibilities The Intelligence and Security Department (J2) is looking for a Security Protection Officer focused on control operations related to security protection. The department is responsible for developing and sharing the regional security threat assessment, planning, leading, and evaluating security protection controls, as well as managing security reporting. In the role of Security Protection Officer, you will drive the work of planning, leading, and evaluating security controls. You will also participate in the follow-up of security reporting, protection-worthy, and security-threatening activities. Areas of responsibility include physical security, information and IT security, personnel security, signal protection, and security investigations. The role's specific focus is on proactive and active work with security protection services within the Military Region's area of responsibility, where the follow-up of completed control operations is a central part. Advising operational managers and leaders is a natural part of daily work. You will collaborate with the Armed Forces' units, other authorities, and other civilian actors on security protection issues. Requirements Qualifications • Solid work experience in the field of security protection services • Strong ability to express yourself verbally and in writing • Good administrative skills • Completed and approved post-secondary education at the bachelor's level in a field deemed relevant by the employer • Class B driver's license Personal Attributes You are a person with good judgment, great integrity, and a strong awareness of security and confidentiality. You possess high social skills and find it natural to work outwardly alongside others. It is important that you have a pedagogical approach and good collaboration skills. You are an analytical person who can identify errors, deficiencies, and problems in their various components. You are creative and see solutions to problems. You have a high work capacity and work in a structured manner. Your commitment and knowledge are needed to further develop the unit together with other employees. Therefore, we believe you thrive in an environment that is constantly evolving and appreciate the variety of working both independently and collaboratively with colleagues. Great emphasis will be placed on personal attributes. Meritorious • Previous service in a security position within the Armed Forces • Trained security manager within the Armed Forces or equivalent • Trained in the IS/US data system • Experience in conducting security protection planning • Experience in supervising or controlling security protection • Experience in training and lecturing • Experience in staff work • Knowledge and experience in governmental work • Education/experience in information security Other Employment Type: Permanent with a six-month probationary period for those currently not employed within the Armed Forces. Salary: Individual salary setting. Start Date: By agreement. Work Location: Revingehed. For inquiries about the position Karl-Gustav Åkesson. For questions regarding the recruitment process Jonas Ivarsson. Union Representatives OF Krister Forsberg OFR/S Senadin Sela SACO Maria Iglesias SEKO Sven-Erik Borg All can be reached via the switchboard at 010-826 80 00. Application We welcome you to submit your application no later than December 8, 2025. Your application should include a CV, responses to the specified selection questions, and a personal letter describing why you are suitable for this position. Applications for this position will only be accepted through the Armed Forces' website. -------------------------------------------------------- Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit: The Southern Military Region (MR S) is a military unit and an organizational unit where the Commander and Staff are located in Revingehed. The organization consists of a Commander with staff, five military region groups for training and support of the Home Guard, and approximately 7,000 Home Guard soldiers organized into eleven battalions and several independent units. The Commander of MR S with the regional staff leads subordinate units, collaborates with regional and local actors, directs security and intelligence services, and supports operational and tactical leaders in addressing tasks within the region. The Southern Military Region's organization and operational area cover the counties of Östergötland, Jönköping, Kalmar, Kronoberg, Blekinge, and Skåne. Read more about the Southern Military Region here. The Armed Forces have a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health