Case Officer for Training Project on Communication about Suspected Hybrid Threats

The Swedish Police Authority is Sweden's largest agency. Working within the police is one of the finest missions one can have – to protect and help, to prevent and solve crimes, always with the greater task of making all of Sweden safe and secure.

The Swedish Police Authority continuously works to increase its preparedness to maintain order and security even when everyday life is not as usual. This may involve having backup plans to carry out its mission or ensuring access to equipment. Other examples of preparations include training and exercising staff.

The Swedish Police Authority is an important part of Sweden's total defense. Total defense consists of military and civil defense, where the civil defense's task is, among other things, to ensure society's resilience in times of war danger and war.

Do you want to be part of the Swedish Police Authority and the crime-fighting system? We are now looking for a case officer for the Communication Department's office.

The Communication Department is responsible for, among other things, directing, supporting, coordinating, and ensuring the Swedish Police Authority's internal and external communication. The department currently provides strategic and operational support to the authority, around the clock in parts, and has just over 80 employees. It consists of two national sections and an office.

The Communication Department is also responsible for, among other things, the police's media management, campaigns, and internal and external websites.

Communication Department Office

The position is at the Communication Department's office, which is responsible for directing, supporting, coordinating, and ensuring the department's operations through coordination, planning, and follow-up, as well as coordination responsibility for the Communication Department's crisis preparedness work. The office currently consists of 8 employees located in Kungsholmen, Stockholm.

About the project

The Swedish Police Authority has received special funds from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency for a training project aimed at Swedish authorities and societal actors within total defense. The project aims to enhance the ability to communicate and collaborate regarding suspected hybrid incidents both in the so-called gray zone and during heightened preparedness. Enhancing this ability can help mitigate or even prevent negative consequences of an event, such as unrest or rumor spreading. Coordinated communication also contributes to creating safety and strengthening trust in authorities and Sweden's ability to manage crises and ultimately war.

Job description

The position involves a varied role as a case officer at the Communication Department office, where you will primarily work on planning, developing, and implementing training initiatives throughout Sweden. The role involves compiling training materials yourself, structuring content, and adapting it to the target group and context. You do not need to be an expert in the field, but you must have knowledge of the Swedish total defense and feel confident in giving presentations. As responsible for the initiative, you are expected to have an overall grasp of the project – from planning and coordination to implementation and follow-up. You function as an organizer who holds all parts together, books and plans activities, and ensures that each training is carried out with high quality. The role offers great personal responsibility and you have good opportunities to influence the work structure and development over time.

In the role, other case officer tasks and administrative duties will also be included. You will also be part of a team of qualified preparedness case officers and communicators.

The training project extends until the end of 2028 and has a clear educational focus. After that, you will work with the department's preparedness planning and as a case officer at the Communication Department office.

The work involves occasional late evenings and extensive travel across the country. Conditions can change on short notice, requiring high flexibility and a positive attitude to adjusting working hours and planning. To thrive and function well in the role, you need to be comfortable with this variation and able to handle a dynamic way of working.

Qualifications

This is an opportunity for you who have:

· Academic education, preferably with a focus on political science, crisis preparedness, or education from the Swedish Defence University

· Documented knowledge of the Swedish total defense

· Driver's license B

· Good ability to read and write in English

· Good knowledge of Swedish

· Swedish citizenship

· Good computer skills

It is meritorious if you also have:

· Work or studies focused on hybrid threats

· Experience or documented knowledge of crisis communication

· Current experience in project management

Personal qualities

We are looking for you who are structured and have a good ability to plan your work efficiently. You are a skilled organizer who enjoys creating order and overview, even in more complex situations. Furthermore, you have a high ability to cooperate and actively contribute to a positive and productive work climate. At the same time, you are self-driven, can work independently, and gladly take your own initiatives to drive the work forward. You are also flexible and able to adapt to travel and remote work as needed.

We will place great emphasis on personal qualities.

Contact persons

Kristian Ljungberg, preparedness coordinator at the Swedish Police Authority's Communication Department,

Pernilla Melander, HR consultant,

Union representatives

Saco-S, Polisförbundet, Sofia Ask,

ST,

Seko Polisen, Karna Tillheden,

Other information

Employment form: Permanent

Position title: Case Officer

Work location: Stockholm

Working hours: Flexible working hours

Start date: By agreement

Function: Case Officer