The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is growing – we are building new, renovating, and expanding, and are now looking for more employees

Our most important 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 agency responsible for prisons, probation, remand facilities, and client transport.

The Statistics Section is part of the Agency Management Office. The section consists of 15 employees, and its main task is to drive and develop the agency's overall statistical operations. This also includes being responsible for developing and ensuring conditions for monitoring the operations. The work also involves producing various types of analyses and statistical publications to contribute to a transparent and knowledge-driven correctional service. Additionally, the section participates in various development projects, e.g., the development of a comprehensive monitoring/BI solution for the agency.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

In close collaboration with subject matter experts and IT developers, you will work on the development of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's BI solutions. The work involves, among other things, developing and quality-assuring monitoring materials. Another part of the job is to assess and analyze the consequences that changes in the agency's tasks and regulations may entail. It also includes contributing to the section's mission by answering questions from internal and external stakeholders and being responsible for ongoing statistical deliveries.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who works well with others. You take initiative, start activities, and achieve results. You have the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize your work effectively. Furthermore, you are meticulous and well aware of goals and quality standards and place great importance on meeting these.

It is important to us 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 the human will 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 university degree in statistics or another equivalent education that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service deems relevant
• Several years of experience in developing monitoring/statistics that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service deems relevant
• Experience in independent investigative work
• Experience in collaboration with other professional groups
• Good knowledge of a statistical tool
• Knowledge of programming
• Good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish

It is advantageous if you have:

• Experience in operational management of statistical systems/BI solutions
• Experience in working with needs assessment and requirements specification
• Experience in working together with IT
• Experience in statistical work within public operations
• Experience in working with and driving development issues
• Good knowledge of SAS programming

OTHER

We have high demands on our employees' security and confidentiality awareness. To work with us, you need to undergo a security clearance in accordance with the Security Protection Act. The position is classified in a security class, and a security clearance including a security interview with a background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. During the security clearance, you will be investigated as a person, your background, and your relationships from a security perspective. You need to be a Swedish citizen but may have a foreign background. You will receive more information about the security clearance during your job interview.

Read more about the security clearance at: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/ (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/)

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

Probationary employment may be applied.

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 indicated in the advertisement.

We kindly but firmly request no direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies or sellers of recruitment ads. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has contracted agreements.