Alarm Technician

Future Challenges and Threats: New Requirements for Us The Swedish Armed Forces are transforming and growing to meet future challenges and threats. Do you want to be one of us working towards a stronger defense of Sweden? The Armed Forces Telecommunications and Information Systems Unit (FMTIS) is seeking alarm technicians with placement in Karlsborg. About the Organization FMTIS has four implementation units (GE) in Sweden that perform maintenance of the Armed Forces' management systems within IT and telecommunications, where we belong to GE West. The unit works with maintenance of the Armed Forces' telephone networks, electrical/mechanical, radio, sensor, surveillance, and field systems, as well as installation, operation, and maintenance of various IT systems. The Implementation Department (GA) Karlsborg consists of two sections, a Telecommunications section and an IT section. Currently, there are approximately 15 employees in the department. Primary Work Tasks The main tasks of an alarm technician in technical surveillance involve performing corrective and preventive maintenance within the garrison and at facilities outside the garrison. The work includes burglar alarms, access systems, and camera systems. The work is typically performed in work teams. Qualifications • Three-year high school education in electrical or telecommunications orientation or equivalent knowledge assessed as comparable by the employer • Driving license B for manual transmission • Current, good IT knowledge • Good ability to express oneself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English Meriting Factors • Professional experience as an electrician • Professional experience from service jobs with electromagnetic locks • Good knowledge and relevant work experience with surveillance, alarm, and access systems • Good knowledge of network (Cisco, Fortinet) and server security solutions Personal Characteristics We are seeking someone who is flexible and meticulous and who enjoys significant personal responsibility. You are a good team player while also taking your own initiatives. We also want someone with the will and curiosity to develop within the technical field. Great importance is placed on personal suitability. We Offer The Armed Forces have a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. The organization offers great variation and complexity, with high IT security requirements, providing good development opportunities and conditions for internal career mobility. Our employees have several benefits, including: • Skills development based on organizational needs and your career goals • Three hours of training per week during work hours • Opportunity to receive a base package of training clothes and compensation for training shoes • Good work-life balance with flex time and 28-35 vacation days depending on your age • Salary supplements during parental leave and child care, with the option to exchange vacation days for additional pension contributions Additional Information In the Armed Forces, the position is called Telecommunications Engineer. This is a permanent employment as a civilian employee, starting with a six-month probationary period for those not already employed by the Armed Forces. This is a full-time position. Work Location: Karlsborg Start Date: As soon as possible or by agreement Application Welcome to submit your application by 2025-12-01. Your application should include a CV and cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position. Applications for this position will only be accepted through the Armed Forces' website. Employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. A security review with register check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. External recruitment agencies and salespeople, please do not contact us.