Specialists for Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) in PET

Do you want to contribute to the fight against extremists, terrorists and spies? Are you passionate about using open source sources in your work? and are you motivated to continuously stay up to date on developments within OSINT?

If you can answer yes to the above, then we offer a central role as an OSINT specialist in the Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Section in PET. In the OSINT section, we work to identify, collect, process and assess information from all available open source sources. We generate products that can be used either directly or in conjunction with other source material and work closely with analysts and investigators in support of our core task of looking after Denmark, the Danish Empire and Danish interests abroad.

Help collect and assess information of operational interest
We offer a position in a dynamic operational environment with committed and dedicated colleagues, with an informal tone and a good working environment. You will be part of a competent, specialized section with a high level of ambition, and where there is continuous work on improving methods, competencies, tools and processes.

The tasks primarily consist of systematically identifying, monitoring, collecting and assessing information on areas, people or topics of operational interest to PET. You are expected to be able to communicate the results of your work in writing or orally to the relevant colleagues in both Danish and English.

As an OSINT specialist in PET, you are also responsible for delivering information directly to PET's operations, and you work closely with your closest colleagues in the section and, not least, with the caseworkers, analysts and investigators whose cases and operations you support. This is a routine task, but you must also be prepared to handle changing work tasks at very short notice and at varying speeds as the world around us changes. In addition, it is also a priority for us to share knowledge and set aside time for immersion and specialization in relation to our field of expertise.

Our organization is characterized by great professional pride, analytical capacity, good internal relations and interdisciplinary cooperation, as well as development and training of employees.

We also provide a thorough onboarding process so that you can start your new position with the best possible starting point.

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You are curious and have the courage to participate in a changing everyday life
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We assume that you have knowledge of or interest in intelligence activities, and in particular how OSINT can be used in this context. Your educational background is not crucial for us. As a person, you must be outgoing and thrive well with both more routine tasks and an unpredictable everyday life. You are dedicated and thorough, but you also understand the meaning of "good enough" and understand that sometimes you work with short deadlines.

As an OSINT specialist in PET, you are expected to possess an innate curiosity that makes it irresistible for you to investigate the darkest corners of the internet and at the same time contribute to further developing one of the most exciting and sought-after intelligence gathering disciplines in existence.

We also emphasize that:

• You have experience with and interest in social media platforms, communication apps, websites/forums and/or processing large amounts of data
• You have experience with information search at a specialist level.
• You have strong collaboration skills and thrive in teams where we deliver products together for a common purpose.
• You are good at written communication, and you formulate yourself clearly and precisely in written products.
• You are fluent in Danish and English, both spoken and written.
• You won't be intimidated by words like source code, script, bits and bytes

In addition, you are expected to be available for planned major events or unannounced incidents.
Together with your application, we ask you to enclose an anonymized and detailed example of an OSINT task you have previously completed. What were your considerations before, during and after? What was your approach, and which OSINT methods and tools did you use? The answer should be a maximum of one page.

At PET, we also place a high value on certain personal competencies. These are competencies that we believe are essential for all PET employees, regardless of their professional background. We do this because it is important to us that we find the right match. You can read about the competencies here www.pet.dk/job .

Have a day that never becomes a day
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As an OSINT specialist in PET, you become part of a day that is characterized by tasks that are not found anywhere else, and every day offers new challenges that did not exist yesterday. We are very different, and that is why we can make a difference. It is about who you are and what you contribute.

Although our work is characterized by the seriousness of the higher purpose, the tone is informal, and you will experience a unique unity across departments and disciplines. We have a daily routine that never becomes everyday, and you can have that too.

Employment conditions
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You can read more about PET's entire employment process at www.pet.dk/job .

Employment start date January 1, 2027.

For civilians:

If you have an academic background, you will be employed on collective agreement terms in accordance with the agreements in force at any time between the Ministry of Finance and the Central Organisation of Danish Academics.

If you have a different educational background, you will be employed on collective agreement terms in accordance with the current organizational agreement for office workers in the state between the Ministry of Finance and HK/STAT and the OAO-S collective agreement.

The expected starting salary is between DKK 30,000 – 38,000 per month plus pension. The specific salary placement depends on your relevant experience, your education, skills and your final area of ​​responsibility.

For police officers:
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If you are already a police officer and thus have police training (basic police training), you can keep your employment status

You will be classified according to the classification agreement as pb/pa. Any local salary supplements will be closed according to applicable rules.

You will be stationed for the time being in the Danish National Police with temporary duty at PET, Klausdalsbrovej 1, 2860 Søborg.

The employment may include on-call and home shifts. In addition, extra shifts may be required in connection with special events and threats.

An employment relationship at PET must be treated with discretion, which you as an applicant must be aware of. This means that you can generally tell close and confidential relations whom you trust that you have applied for a position at PET, but not what the job entails.

It is a prerequisite for employment at PET that you can be security cleared, and you must be able to maintain the security clearance throughout your employment. As a security cleared employee, you are expected to be particularly aware of your duty of confidentiality in relation to classified information.

Additional information
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We expect to begin interviews in week 46.

You are always very welcome to contact HR on weekdays by email at hr-rekruttering@politi.dk or by phone +45 24 62 18 45 between 08:00-11:00 if you have any questions about the position, PET as a workplace or similar.
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When you apply for a position at PET, you consent to us collecting your CPR number via the CPR register for the purpose of identifying you in connection with the recruitment process. We collect your CPR number so that we can securely send you relevant and necessary documents via Digital Post.

It is important to us that PET reflects the diversity that we strive for. Therefore, we encourage all interested parties, regardless of gender, age, religion, sexuality and ethnicity, to apply for the position.

The position is applied for electronically via the police recruitment system at http://www.politi.dk and job in the police

- You can apply via the career portal, where you log in via the internet and "Police websites" in the left corner. Here you log in with your police email (first time if you have forgotten your password) (for police officers) or
- you can also apply via the job portal, where you apply/create a profile with your private email address (for civilians).

See any guidance on POLintra under Job postings.

You must attach your CV and attach a motivated application (cover letter).

If you have completed relevant external education at diploma and/or master's level or obtained equivalent prior learning, please provide proof of this.

Application deadline: November 2, 2026

Step into a closed world that opens new doors, where we develop, train and build on what we know. Whether we are developing new systems, analyzing data or fine-tuning footwork for shooting practice, we are always on our toes. This creates great opportunities for you to move with us, grow with the tasks and open new doors in your working life.

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