Swedish Prison and Probation Service is Growing – Production Leader Wanted

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, detention centers, and client transport.

Read more about the operations at Skänninge Prison on our website: Skänninge Prison (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/anstalt/skanninge/#verksamhet)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Studies, crime and addiction programs, as well as employment in laundry, wood processing, printing, and assembly are examples of activities in Skänninge Prison's ambition to assist inmates in achieving better outcomes. Therefore, the role of Production Leader is both important and appreciated. We are now looking for a new colleague to join our production team!

As a Production Leader, you will lead and participate in the development of the operations with a focus on one of the areas mentioned above. You will be responsible for leading and distributing the work among the inmates and ensuring that planned production goals are met. You will also participate in customer contacts, procurement, and preparation/planning. You may also need to step in as a production leader in other areas if the need arises.

Furthermore, you will contribute to maintaining safety and ensuring that safety regulations regarding machines and other workplace safety regulations are followed. You will be involved in daily work and will show and instruct the inmates in both work tasks and behavior, attitudes, and values. The position does not involve personnel responsibility, only the leadership of the inmates.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who is secure, stable, and self-aware. You find it easy to collaborate with others and have well-founded and clear values. In stressful situations, you remain calm, stable, and controlled. You have the ability to make correct assessments and priorities. You have a good understanding of how people absorb knowledge and adapt your way of conveying messages based on the recipient's conditions. You should also have a physical condition that allows you to act physically if the situation requires it.

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 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.

You should have:

• Completed upper secondary school qualifications in the form of final grades or a high school diploma, or vocational diploma in a relevant area for the position.
• The ability to express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish.
• A valid B driver's license.

We consider it advantageous if you have:

• Work experience in a supervisory role within industrial work.
• Good knowledge of production in a prison environment.
• Experience working in a CNC workshop.
• Wood technology experience.
• Experience in educational work.
• Experience in motivational work.
• Work experience in corrections, security work, social care, psychiatry, or healthcare and social work.
• Awareness of safety both in terms of workplace safety and client safety.

OTHER

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to remove the personal letter and replaced it with selection questions that are relevant to the position. The answers to the selection questions and your CV will form the basis for whether you are qualified to proceed in the process.

To be considered for employment within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, you must meet high standards regarding suitability, judgment, security, and confidentiality awareness, and comply with applicable laws. This means that you uphold democratic values and the state values that apply to the operations of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.

Some positions are classified as security-sensitive, and a security review with a background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. For certain security-sensitive positions, Swedish citizenship is required. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Read more about the security review at: Security Review (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/)

Individual salary setting applies.

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 contact person indicated in the ad.

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.