Administrative employee for the Danish Agency for Societal Security – help strengthen security in the critical telecommunications sector

The tele infrastructure is a prerequisite for society to function – from emergency calls and preparedness to businesses and citizens. Do you want to help strengthen security and resilience in the Danish telecom sector? As administrative staff in the Tele Office in the Agency for Civil Security, you will be a key person in daily case processing and in the administrative support of specialists and lawyers who work with security, preparedness and regulation in the telecom sector.

You will face challenges and have room to develop

As administrative staff in Telekontoret you will become part of a new team that, among other things, has the responsibility for case processing of security clearances for people employed in the telecom sector. Since the team is newly established, you will have the opportunity to help shape workflows, standards and collaboration forms from the start. The position therefore includes both operational and development tasks.

You will work closely with the office’s specialists and lawyers, who have extensive knowledge of and understanding of the Danish telecom sector. Our tasks largely originate from the laws and regulations that require security and preparedness of telecom providers. Telekontoret thus sits in a space between technology, law and politics. Therefore it is important that our case processing is administratively supported in the best possible way.

You will as administrative staff have a special role in supporting the internal case processes in close cooperation with the office’s other teams. The position thus gives you a solid insight into the work in a politically governed organization with great societal importance.

As administrative staff in Telekontoret you should expect a daily life with versatile tasks, including:

• Case processing of security clearances in the telecom sector
• Journaling and quality assurance of cases
• Participation in supervisory activities, including minute writing
• Handling inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
• Practical assistance in connection with meetings and seminars
• General administrative support for case processing
• Contribute to the development of the office’s task solving.

You and your background are important

We imagine that you

• Work structured and have strong administrative competencies
• Thrive at coordinating and supporting complex case processes
• Have an eye for quality, confidentiality and correct official service
• Thrive in a politically governed organization – or want to learn it
• Thrive with responsibility and want to be a central administrative resource in a professionally strong office.

It is an advantage if you

• Have experience from a political organization or public authority
• Have worked closely with specialists or lawyers
• Have experience with decision cases
• Have experience with database work.

Newly graduated with strong administrative competencies and motivation for the area can also be considered.

About the Agency for Civil Security

The Agency for Civil Security works to strengthen security and preparedness in Denmark. We are the authority for security and preparedness in the telecom sector and supervise the area.

The Agency brings together professional areas such as emergency planning, supply security, critical infrastructure, cyber and information security, national security authority as well as the National Operational Staff (NOST). In addition, we advise authorities, businesses and citizens on prevention and handling of the threats society faces. The Agency for Civil Security belongs to the Ministry of Civil Security and Emergency Preparedness and consists of about 200 employees.

In Telekontoret we place emphasis on professionalism, collaboration and an informal tone. We prioritize knowledge sharing and sparring in everyday life and give space for both deepening and development in task solving.

Salary and terms of employment

Placement depends on qualifications and experience. Salary and employment conditions are set in accordance with the applicable collective agreement for state employees.

The position is full-time.

The recruitment area is the Ministry of Civil Security and Emergency Preparedness with associated institutions. Your fixed workplace is the Agency for Civil Security, Holsteinsgade 63, 2100 Copenhagen Ø. The Agency also has an office in Birkerød.

It is a condition of employment that you can obtain security clearance to the classification level SECRET and can maintain the security clearance throughout your employment.

Are you interested?

Send the application, CV, diploma and any statements from former employers no later than 18 October 2026.

You apply for the position by clicking on "Søg stillingen" in the posting and filling out the application form.

You are welcome to contact the head of office in Telekontoret, Henrik F. Emanuelsen, at telephone 9243 8691 or e-mail [email protected] , if you have questions about the position.

The Ministry of Civil Security and Emergency Preparedness encourages everyone to apply regardless of race, skin color, religion or belief, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or gender characteristics, age, disability or national, social or ethnic origin.