SUPO is looking for human intelligence officers proficient in languages – express your interest by letter

In March, the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (SUPO) recruits ordinary Finns proficient in languages for human intelligence work. You can express your interest by letter.

The Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (SUPO) has launched an exceptional campaign for recruiting a number of human intelligence officers for permanent positions. We are primarily interested in individuals proficient in Russian or Chinese. However, proficiency in French, Spanish or a less common language may also be considered.

Human intelligence officers spearhead SUPO intelligence operations both in Finland and abroad, gathering information on threats to Finnish national security. The work involves gathering intelligence from human sources by means of personal interaction. At best, this intelligence may prove significant for Finnish national security.

Human intelligence requires social skills instead of specific degrees or experience

Human intelligence involves long-term and responsible work in the background. It is suitable for ordinary individuals who are open and easily approachable but do not wish to be in the limelight. In addition to language proficiency, human intelligence requires social skills, the ability to work under pressure, creativity and teamwork. 

“We are hoping to attract candidates of varied and diverse backgrounds. Being able to blend in is an asset in intelligence, but work experience in for example civil service is not a requirement for human intelligence officers,” says Pekka Hiltunen, Head of SUPO Intelligence Department.

You can express your interest in these positions by sending a letter to SUPO by post. Please print and attach the CV and motivation form available on the SUPO website as well as a short video on a USB memory stick. The Finnish Security and Intelligence Service may offer permanent posts in human intelligence to suitable candidates. Multiple posts are available, and they may be placed across Finland in localities with a SUPO office. At the latest, the letters should be received by 27 March 2026.

Read more about the campaign and human intelligence officer work:

• Vaikuttava työ varjoissa on yhden kirjeen päässä (in Finnish)
• Ett inflytelserikt arbete i skuggorna är bara ett brev bort (in Swedish)

More information and interview requests for Pekka Hiltunen:
SUPO communications
[email protected] and tel. + 358 50 4026 981