The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is Growing – We are Building New, Renovating, and Expanding and Now Seeking 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 facilities, and client transportation.

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

Secure a summer position at Kumla Prison now.

Do you want to contribute to a safer society? As a correctional officer in a prison, you are the foundation of the security work. You work in a team with other professionals to maintain a safe and secure environment and to motivate clients towards a life free from crime. Daily tasks include locking and unlocking residential rooms, searching premises, and supervision, as well as providing counseling and preparing for release, among others. The role of a correctional officer involves a structured and routine-based approach with a focus on risk assessment and security awareness. The work is varied, and there are many development opportunities for those seeking continued employment. 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 the belief that people can develop and change.

You are part of the team that works closest to the client - you are the one who locks and unlocks, accompanies clients to various activities, and ensures that daily life functions, always with a focus on safety. You will receive two weeks of paid introduction. A summer job is a good entry point to a permanent position with paid training.

QUALIFICATIONS

We place great emphasis on your personal suitability. You are secure, stable, have good self-awareness, sound judgment, and integrity. You enjoy working with others and communicate clearly. You can also act physically when required. You share our belief that people can develop and change.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Work experience, including seasonal work, part-time employment, or self-employment. Internships and volunteer work are not considered equivalent to employment.
• Complete upper secondary education or other education in combination with work experience that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service deems relevant.
• The ability to express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish.
• Good computer skills.

It is an advantage if you:

• Have work experience in corrections, security work, service work, psychiatry, or healthcare and social work.
• Knowledge in relevant areas, such as behavioral science, criminology, psychiatry, law, and conflict management.
• Have a B driver's license.
• Speak multiple languages.

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is part of the justice system, responsible for prisons, probation, and remand facilities as well as transportation. We offer you teamwork in one of Sweden's largest authorities with workplaces and development opportunities across the country. Our fundamental values are a humane view of humanity, respect for the individual, and the belief that people can develop and change. Our mission is to reduce recidivism and break the vicious cycle.

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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 determine if 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 you must comply with applicable laws. This means standing up for 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 background checks 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 with 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 operations of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service run 24/7, year-round, and scheduling therefore occurs at irregular working hours, including shifts during days, evenings, and weekends. Some schedules may involve night work.

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 at 0771-693 693. 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.