Instructor for the Detention Center in Mölndal

At the Swedish Migration Agency, we work with one of the major societal issues of our time – migration. We are about 6,000 people here, and we have an unusually important job!

We are looking for an instructor for the detention center in Mölndal.

With us, you will work on current societal issues that are influenced by what happens in our environment. Issues that concern and engage. We offer a dynamic work environment where continuous improvements and meeting people are in focus.

In a detention unit, people who have received a deportation or expulsion decision and need to be available for enforcement are placed. A person can also be detained if their right to stay in the country or their identity needs to be investigated. The detention center is a closed unit, and operations are conducted around the clock. The work is based on applicable legislation where legal security, dignity, and safety are important.

What does an instructor do?

As an instructor, you are responsible for training all staff within the detention operations in practical aspects of basic conflict management. In addition to basic training, you will also conduct further training, special courses, and advanced modules focusing on higher competence to handle transports, separations, etc. Teaching stress and pressure management and the ability to independently lead exercises are part of the job responsibilities. Besides training, you will also work to some extent with method development. You are expected to plan and follow up on the training.

You will collaborate with another instructor and with other functions in the organization. Your responsibilities also include managing uniforms and staff lockers.

When you do not have other assignments, you will be out in the operations supporting the work to maintain order and security in the department and during transports of detainees. The work is physically demanding to some extent.

Who are you?

We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of how people acquire knowledge and the different conditions of individuals. You are clear and adapt the way you convey your message to the recipient. Furthermore, you are secure, stable, and have good collaboration skills. You take responsibility for your tasks and independently structure your work.

In our work as civil servants, high demands are also placed on judgment and a high level of security and confidentiality awareness.

As an instructor, you are expected to be a role model for the organization. You have a humane view of people, good judgment, and share the values of the Swedish Migration Agency. Personal suitability will be given great importance.

Requirements for applicants

• Academic education with a pedagogical, behavioral, social science, or legal focus, or other education combined with relevant experience for the role
• Good knowledge of the detention operations at the Swedish Migration Agency
• Good knowledge of self-defense, D-CPR, suicide prevention, and fire safety
• Experience in conducting training for larger groups
• Experience working in a locked environment, primarily detention
• Good communication skills and express yourself well in both spoken and written Swedish and English
• Good knowledge of the Office suite
• Driving license B

It is advantageous if you have

• Experience with alarm organizations and incident management within locked operations
• Current experience working in detention
• Experience in conducting training for staff working in detention operations
• Completed the Swedish Migration Agency's instructor training

Information

Employment type: Permanent with a probationary period
Working hours: Scheduled working hours Monday-Friday
Location: Mölndal
Start date: 2026-02-02 or as agreed
We apply individual salary setting within a salary range of 37,000 – 40,000.
Read about our employment benefits here (https://www.migrationsverket.se/om-migrationsverket/jobba-hos-oss/formaner-och-villkor.html).

The Swedish Migration Agency may conduct checks in the police's suspicion and criminal records before a hiring decision.

Application

Welcome with your application documents no later than December 28, 2025. We accept your application via our recruitment system.

About the recruitment process

For us, it is important that all competencies in the labor market are utilized. We therefore welcome all applicants and strive for a balanced gender distribution and diversity. As a government agency, we recruit based on merit and skill. You can read more about what this entails at this link (https://www.arbetsgivarverket.se/jobba-statligt/fragor-och-svar/Hur-ser-rekryteringsprocessen-ut-for-statliga-jobb/).

We use selection questions during the application process. Please answer them as thoroughly as you can, as your answers are important for whether you qualify to proceed in the recruitment process. In some recruitments, we also use tests to assess how well your skills match the position you are applying for. During a possible interview, you may also be asked questions related to security.

If you wish to contact union representatives, contact information for Saco-S, Seko, and ST can be found at the bottom of the page “Job vacancies and expressions of interest” on migrationsverket.se: here (https://www.migrationsverket.se/om-migrationsverket/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/fragor-och-svar-om-att-soka-jobb-hos-oss.html#svid12_5560a3b619996eafa4b2b0).

To work at the Swedish Migration Agency, you must have the right to reside and work in Sweden on one of the following grounds: Swedish citizenship (requirement for certain positions), Nordic citizenship, EU citizenship, or permanent residence permit.

If you have protected personal information or other information that you consider to be sensitive, please contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) before submitting your application, and we will tell you more about our security procedures.

The Swedish Migration Agency's recruitments are conducted entirely by ourselves or by contracted suppliers. We therefore ask not to receive phone calls and emails from recruitment companies and ad sellers.