Kriminalvården is Growing – We are Looking for Security Officers

Kriminalvården is expanding – we are building new facilities, renovating, and adding to our operations, and we are now looking for more employees. Our primary goal is to reduce recidivism – to break the cycle of crime. If we succeed, society will be safer and more secure for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation, detention centers, and client transportation.

The Saltvik operational area includes the prisons Saltvik, Härnösand, and Ljustadalen, as well as the detention center Saltvik. Within this operational area, there is a wide range from the open women's prison Ljustadalen to the closed prison Saltvik, which in addition to standard units also has one of the country's three security units. The prison in Härnösand is also a closed facility. In the capacity increase, 390 employees are expected to manage and develop the operations that accommodate up to 430 inmates. The largest professional group is correctional officers, but there are also healthcare professionals, administrative staff, educators, production leaders, etc. The inmates are engaged in education, various treatment programs, or work within the prison's packaging/assembly, laundry, or wood and mechanical industry. You can easily reach the Saltvik prison and detention center by bus and car and park in our staff parking area. The Härnösand prison is located in the town center with good bus connections and staff parking. The Ljustadalen prison is just outside Birsta and also offers staff parking and good bus connections.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As a security officer, you will work operationally with security-related issues throughout the operational area and report directly to a correctional inspector (first-line manager). You will be part of a team with several security officers where the group can collectively agree on the distribution of various tasks. As a security officer, you may be responsible for receiving new clients and thus need to have an overall understanding of the situation at the prison regarding occupancy and configurations. You may review letters, file police reports, manage ISAP, conduct security conversations, manage permissions in our data systems, and make decisions regarding visit and phone permissions. You will work broadly, and your workdays will vary depending on the needs of the operations. Close and good cooperation with other staff is a very important part of your role as you are a support function for the core operations.

You will have an active role in collaboration with the security department at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service headquarters, the Police Authority, and other actors in the justice chain.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who is outgoing, maintains relationships, and creates new contacts. It is also important that you are pedagogical and have a good understanding of people's different abilities to receive your message; you should also be able to adapt your way of conveying your message based on the recipient. You easily adapt to changing circumstances and see opportunities in changes. It is important for us that you have a positive attitude towards the Swedish Prison and Probation Service and act in accordance with decisions made, the operational plan, goals, policies, and guidelines. You also make correct assessments and have the ability to weigh complex information with various considerations.

To thrive and succeed in your role, it is important that you share the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's fundamental values of a humane view of people, respect for the individual, and belief in human development. 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. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

We are looking for someone who has:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in qualified security work
• Good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written
• Good IT skills

We consider it an advantage if you have:

• Experience in a mentoring/teaching role
• Experience in investigative work
• Experience with the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's client administrative systems
• Experience in the areas of SBA, information security, technical/physical security, local instructions, and routines.
• Good knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations
• Basic training from the Swedish Prison and Probation Service

OTHER

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

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