Temporary Security Expert 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 vicious cycle. If we succeed, society will be safer and more secure for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation, remand centers, and client transport.

The Security Department is responsible for monitoring and analyzing trends and events that may impact security work, as well as identifying, developing, and implementing leading practices and expertise. The position is located within the section for individual security.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As a temporary security expert, you will follow up and ensure the quality of security work within the authority. Your responsibilities include developing, planning, following up, standardizing, and educating in security matters. This is in relation to prisons, remand centers, probation, the national transport unit, and offices concerning clients, visitors, and staff. You will also develop security training, methods, and techniques for the authority's operational capacity and security elements in staff training. Requirements for procurement of security equipment and work on improving methods and routines within the security area are part of the role. Part of the job involves planning and following up on work and/or projects within the security area where you are expected to produce reports or other documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who enjoys collaborating with others but can also structure and drive their own assignments. You plan, organize, and prioritize your work effectively. In meetings with others, you communicate clearly and ensure that messages are conveyed and that expectations are clear for all parties involved. Furthermore, you think strategically and have a broad perspective on issues.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Academic education in a relevant field
• Experience working in the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, preferably at various levels
• Experience planning, implementing, and following up on work and/or projects
• Experience in investigative work
• Experience writing reports and other documentation
• Ability to express oneself well in spoken and written Swedish
• Broad knowledge of security issues

It is also meritorious if you have:

• Post-secondary education in the security field
• Approved basic training within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service
• Experience working with security assessments
• Experience working with standardization and governing documents
• Experience planning and presenting decision-making documents
• Experience in security work locally, regionally, and nationally within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service

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 background checks 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. During your employment interview, you will receive more information about the security clearance and any forms to sign. Read more about the security clearance at: security clearance (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: military placement (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/).

Probationary employment may apply.

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 indicated in the advertisement.

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