Educator at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is growing – we are building new facilities, renovating, and expanding, and we are now looking for more employees. Our most important 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 position is located at the Education Center in Norrköping. We welcome applicants from all operational areas and regions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As an educator, you will be responsible for conveying the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's mission, goals, vision, and values. Your tasks will include lecturing, planning and leading exercises and seminars, as well as mentoring individual employees and study groups.

As an educator, you are the employer's representative and will assess employees in training based on goals and criteria. You will collaborate with both colleagues and internal and external partners. Follow-up, evaluation, and documentation are essential parts of the job. As an educator, you actively contribute perspectives, experiences, and assessments in the follow-up and revision of training programs and individual components.

You will work in an expanding organization and take significant responsibility for seeking information, planning, and executing your work within given frameworks and according to applicable guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who works well with others and adapts their way of conveying messages to the audience. You have the ability to speak clearly, articulately, and engagingly in individual meetings as well as in small and large groups. You plan, organize, and prioritize work effectively, and you are meticulous and well aware of goals and quality standards when it comes to delivery. Furthermore, you can quickly change your perspective and approach.

It is important to us that you share the fundamental values of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service regarding a humane view of humanity, respect for the individual, and belief in people's willingness and ability to 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.

We are looking for someone who has:

• a higher education degree with a relevant focus for the Swedish Prison and Probation Service or other education combined with experience deemed relevant by the Swedish Prison and Probation Service
• completed training in corrections
• well-rated experience from client-facing work within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service
• experience in conducting training/presentations/lectures
• the ability to express yourself well in speech and writing in Swedish

It is advantageous if you have:

• instructor training in conflict management
• pedagogical education
• well-rated experience in mentoring colleagues
• experience in assessing course participants based on learning objectives
• experience in documentation, evaluation, and follow-up
• experience in leading group exercises

OTHER

We have high demands on our employees' awareness of security and confidentiality. To work with us, you need to undergo a security screening in accordance with the Security Protection Act. The position is classified in a security class, and a security screening including a security interview with a background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. During the security screening, you will be assessed as a person, your background, and your relationships from a security perspective. You will receive more information about the security screening and any forms to sign during your employment interview. Read more about the security screening 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 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 contact person listed in the advertisement.

We kindly but firmly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of recruitment ads. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has contracted agreements.