Kriminalvården is growing – we are building new facilities and looking for more employees

Our main goal is to reduce recidivism – to break the vicious cycle. If we succeed, society will be safer and more secure for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation, detention centers, and client transport.

Read more about the activities of the Probation Service in Kalmar on our website: Probation Service Kalmar (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/frivardskontor/kalmar/#verksamhet)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The administration is a hub in the activities of the Probation Service, where all tasks flow into the organization via the office/administration, which are then distributed to caseworkers and managers. The office is a resource for the entire office where you are part of the client-facing work and the mission of the probation service. The tasks include a role in the reception of the Probation Service as well as regular office work such as procurement coordination, mail handling, contract monitoring, archiving, diary management, some financial management, and inventory, etc. The tasks require knowledge of the principle of public access while ensuring that confidentiality is maintained and an interest in IT and telecommunications.

QUALIFICATIONS

In the administration/office, you are part of a team where:

• You are the face of the organization for visitors to the Probation Service, our clients, and external visitors.
• The work involves meetings with individuals of great variety. This requires a welcoming and accommodating attitude as well as the ability to show understanding for situations that may arise from the clients visiting the Probation Service.
• The work varies; you are the spider in the web and need to enjoy being an all-rounder.
• You have a desire to work in a team and develop team spirit, but also an independent drive that requires self-directed work.
• Stress tolerance, flexibility, and humility are important.
• You need to enjoy working solution-oriented and be helpful.
• You are welcome to be creative and innovative to assist the organization with development and improvement.

We are looking for someone who has:

• High school diploma (preferably with an administrative or economic focus) or other education combined with work experience that the employer deems equivalent.
• Previous work experience in administration.
• Good knowledge of the Swedish language in both speech and writing.
• Good IT and computer skills.

We consider it an advantage if you have:

• Work experience from the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.
• Knowledge of the administrative systems of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service (Proceedo, KVR, Platina).
• Knowledge of the sentencing system of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.
• Experience in administrative work from public administration as well as knowledge of diary management.
• Category B driver's license.

To thrive and succeed in your role, it is important that you share the fundamental values of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service regarding a humane view of humanity, respect for the individual, and the belief that people can develop. You are also aware of and understand how background, culture, and group affiliation affect yourself and others. Furthermore, you are expected to contribute to ensuring that everyone is treated equally through your approach. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

OTHER

We have high demands on our employees' awareness of security and confidentiality. A security check will precede the decision on employment. Some positions are classified in security classes, and a security assessment with a background check will be conducted before a decision on employment is made. For positions with a higher security classification, you need to be a Swedish citizen, but you may have a foreign background. Read more about the security assessment at: Security Assessment (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/)

The position may involve military placement within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Read more about military placement at: Military Placement (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/)

Probationary employment may be applied.

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service strives for a balanced gender distribution and increased diversity.

To submit your application, click on the application link in the advertisement. Questions about how to apply and submit your CV should be directed to Visma Recruit. Questions about specific jobs will be answered by the responsible parties.