Production Leader 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 primary 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 transportation.

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Read more about the Österåker prison's operations on our website: Österåker Operations (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/anstalt/osteraker/#verksamhet)

The Stockholm East operational area includes the two closed prisons Österåker and Täby. Here, we primarily employ correctional officers, but also healthcare professionals, teachers, administrators, production leaders, and other important professions. The clients at the prisons are engaged in various activities, including education, treatment programs, workshop work, as well as assembly and packaging tasks – all to create structure, meaning, and conditions for a better future.

Österåker prison is currently in an exciting expansion phase with new prison places and employment facilities scheduled to be operational between 2025 and 2027. There are good opportunities to grow with the organization – both in terms of the number of employees and in new, exciting roles. The prison is located outside Åkersberga – perfect for those who appreciate avoiding rush hour traffic. Car is the easiest way to get here. Täby prison is a small facility with a family-like environment and good commuting options. Both prisons offer staff parking.

We care about a health-promoting work environment, and therefore there is a staff gym at Österåker prison. There is also a popular staff restaurant where you can eat and socialize with your colleagues.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The operational activities of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service are one of several initiatives aimed at providing meaningful employment for inmates during their time in prison and promoting their reintegration into society after release. We are now looking for a production leader for operations that include various work areas, including a laundry facility planned to be operational in 2026.

As a production leader, you will lead our clients in the prison's production. In daily contact with the inmates, your work will contribute to their learning but also to maintaining order and security. Together with your colleagues, you will motivate clients to participate in work, plan, and lead. The work includes inspections, maintenance of facilities, some ongoing machine maintenance, inventory management, administration, and documentation. The production leader's role is connected to responsibility for daily operations, and you will also be involved in the production work to ensure that our deliveries occur on time as agreed. All activities are conducted without compromising safety.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who works well with others and acts with good judgment. You communicate clearly, see relationships in their proper perspective, distinguish between the personal and professional, and adapt your behavior to the situation. The role requires a good understanding of both security and how people learn. You remain calm, stable, and controlled even in stressful situations and possess the physical ability to move freely if the situation requires it, for example, in the event of an alarm being triggered. Good collaboration skills are essential as you will be part of a team and also collaborate with other parts of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service and external parties.

For us, 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 the human capacity and willingness to develop. You are 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 completed upper secondary education or other education combined with work experience that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service deems relevant.
• Work experience, including seasonal work, part-time employment, or self-employment. Internships and volunteer work are not considered equivalent to employment.
• Good knowledge of the Swedish language in both speech and writing.
• Good computer skills.

It is advantageous if you have:

• Work experience in correctional services, security work, or social care.
• Education or experience related to laundry operations.
• Experience as a supervisor.
• Pedagogical experience.

OTHER

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to remove the personal letter and replaced it with selection questions relevant to the position. The answers to the selection questions and CV will determine if you qualify 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 you uphold democratic values and the state values that apply to the operations of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.

Some positions are classified in security classes, and a security review with a background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. For certain security-classified 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 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 specified 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.