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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Civil Investigator who wants to contribute to high-quality analytical and investigative work within public administration, government agencies, or other socially important organizations. In this role, you will collect, review, and analyze information, investigate complex matters, and prepare well-founded decision support for managers, case officers, or other decision-makers. This position is ideal for someone with a strong interest in society, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work in a structured way with large volumes of information.
As a Civil Investigator, you will handle cases that require accuracy, objectivity, and a high level of integrity. The work may include document review, interviews, information gathering from multiple sources, legal and administrative analysis, and the preparation of reports, statements, and recommendations. You need to be able to identify relevant facts, assess the reliability of sources, and present conclusions in a clear and factual manner. The role often involves collaboration with internal departments, external stakeholders, and sometimes the public, which requires strong communication skills and a professional approach.
An important part of the job is ensuring that investigations are carried out in accordance with applicable laws, internal guidelines, and established procedures. You are expected to plan and drive investigations forward, prioritize among several parallel assignments, and deliver within set deadlines without compromising quality. In many organizations, the role also includes contributing to method development, process improvement, and quality assurance within investigative work.
To succeed in this role, you should be curious, methodical, and solution-oriented. You enjoy exploring complex issues in depth and can see both details and the bigger picture. You communicate very well in writing and speech and can adapt your communication to different audiences. Experience in public administration, government work, law, social sciences, or advanced administrative functions is often considered an advantage.
This is a role for someone who wants to work with public value, due process, and well-supported decisions. As a Civil Investigator, you will have the opportunity to influence organizational quality through careful analysis, clear documentation, and professional recommendations. If you are motivated by creating structure in complex environments and contributing factual support in important matters, this could be the next step in your career.
Responsibilities
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- Collect, review, and analyze information from internal and external sources.
- Prepare reports, decision support materials, and written recommendations.
- Ensure investigative work complies with laws, guidelines, and internal procedures.
- Collaborate with colleagues, authorities, and other external stakeholders on investigative matters.
- Plan, prioritize, and manage multiple parallel cases within set deadlines.
- Document work processes and conclusions clearly and in a legally sound manner.
- Contribute to the development of methods, routines, and quality assurance within the investigation area.
Requirements
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- Experience in qualified investigative work, analysis, or case handling.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Swedish.
- Strong analytical ability and experience handling complex information.
- Ability to work in a structured, independent, and highly accurate manner.
- Knowledge of public administration, government processes, or regulated operations is an advantage.
- Good computer skills and experience documenting work in digital systems.
- High integrity and the ability to make objective and well-founded assessments.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have conducting independent investigations?
- Have you worked in the public sector, a government agency, or another regulated organization?
- How do you ensure quality and objectivity in your analytical work?
- Describe a complex case where you prepared decision support material.
- What educational background do you have that is relevant to this role?
- How do you manage multiple parallel assignments with different deadlines?
- Which digital tools and systems have you used for documentation and investigative work?
- How would you describe your ability to write clear and factual reports?
