The Finnish Defence Forces

Work for safeguarding Finland’s independence

The Defence Forces offers both military and civilian tasks to professionals in different fields. We have approximately 13,000 employees and about 1,000 job titles. We work in different parts of Finland on land, at sea, in the air, even underground and underwater.

Meaningful activities

Our mission is to safeguard Finland’s independence and citizens’ freedom and to defend Finland in all circumstances. Even as a NATO ally, our core task remains unchanged. We support other authorities, such as the police and rescue departments. We also participate in regional surveillance, the provision of international assistance and crisis management.

Development of competence and capabilities

We encourage our personnel to develop their skills by providing continuing training and supporting personnel in seeking new opportunities within the Finnish Defence Forces.

One of the key tasks of the Defence Forces is to develop our capabilities. Our research and development activities are multidisciplinary and extensive, ranging from defence doctrine and military research to functional capacity research and development of technical capabilities.

Versatile benefits

We invest in a good workplace atmosphere and leadership. We want to be a strong and united work community, now and in the future.

We offer our employees flexibility, recreational opportunities and many benefits. Our wages are transparent and equal. Examples of the benefits we offer:

• You can exercise during working hours for 2–3 hours a week, when your work tasks allow it
• Flexible working hours and remote work opportunities, when your work tasks allow it
• Comprehensive occupational health services
• Employee housing
• Possibility to use recreational areas in your leisure time