Vacant job

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 Salberga Prison on our website: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/anstalt/salberga/#verksamhet (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/anstalt/salberga/#verksamhet)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Do you want to contribute to a safer and more secure society? As a correctional officer in a prison and detention center, you are the foundation of the security work. You work in teams with other professionals to maintain a safe and secure environment and to motivate clients towards a life without crime.

The daily work involves locking and unlocking living quarters, searching premises, and supervision, as well as providing counseling and preparing for release, among other tasks. The role of a correctional officer requires 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. At Salberga, there are several different departments to work in, including central security, isolation units, and community detention/restriction detention.

It is important that you share the fundamental values of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service regarding a humane view of humanity, respect for the individual, and the belief that people can develop and change.

The probationary employment begins with three weeks of introduction in the Salberga operational area. After a few months of service, we will schedule when you will start the mandatory basic training of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. The training lasts eight weeks and takes place during paid working hours. Ongoing assessments will be made before the probationary period transitions into a permanent position after six months.

QUALIFICATIONS

Your personal qualities are important. As a correctional officer, you need to be secure, stable, have good self-awareness, sound judgment, and integrity. Together with your colleagues, you will drive the operations, so you need to have good collaboration skills and be clear in your communication. You should be able to act physically when required.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Work experience, including seasonal work, part-time employment, or self-employment. Internships and volunteer work are not considered equivalent to employment.
• Completed secondary education or other education combined with work experience deemed relevant by the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.
• Good knowledge of the Swedish language in both spoken and written form.
• Good computer skills.

It is an advantage if you have:

• Work experience in corrections, security work, or in psychiatry.
• Experience in the construction sector or service work.
• Relevant language skills.
• A valid driver's license (B).

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 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 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 check 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 check at: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/ (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: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/ (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/)

Individual salary setting applies.

A probationary period may be applied.

Selection is ongoing.

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.

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