Security Guard at Attunda District Court

Attunda District Court is one of the largest district courts in the country, i.e., a general court of first instance. We have approximately 160 employees. The court is a development-oriented workplace with dedicated and knowledgeable staff. The court always strives for developed leadership and employee engagement. Our goal is for the operations to be characterized by high quality and efficient handling. We want to be a workplace where employees show care for each other and see the court as a whole. We also see particular value in having employees with diverse experiences and backgrounds. The operations are conducted in modern and purpose-built facilities at Sollentuna station, only 15 minutes by commuter train from Stockholm Central. The main building has been connected to Sollentuna's landmark, Färgskrapan. In addition to the court's own premises, Färgskrapan houses some of the country's largest courtrooms and high-security rooms available to all of Sweden's courts.

Do you want to be part of Sweden's courts and work every day for everyone's legal security? Are you interested in a developing job with lively collaboration among different staff categories? Then apply for the position of security guard in our reception and security unit.

We are looking for

We are now seeking one or more security guards for our reception and security unit. The unit consists of nine security guards and four additional employees led by a reception and security manager. Together, the group is responsible for high security and good service both internally and externally in relation to parties, the public, employees, and other stakeholders.

In addition to our own premises, we are responsible for some of the country's largest courtrooms and high-security rooms available to all of Sweden's courts.

We offer

We are a workplace with competent and engaged employees where we work for developed leadership and employee engagement. Our benefits in wellness include wellness hours, wellness grants, and opportunities for various wellness activities with your colleagues. We also have reduced working hours during holidays, as well as good vacation and pension conditions.

Job responsibilities

As a security guard, you will be offered varied and developing tasks in an important and exciting operation. Your work includes leading and distributing tasks. You will work as part of the court's reception, perform security checks, monitor hearings, and oversee public areas. You will handle alarms, intervene in disturbances, provide first aid, fire safety, fire rounds, access cards, and visitor routines. The work also includes administrative tasks, such as answering the public's questions regarding case management, hearings, and more.

The position also includes providing support and training employees regarding technology and security during, among other things, hearings, booking study visits, managing lay judges, and more. Tasks within internal service such as mail handling, release inquiries, and some local management may occur.

The work is scheduled on weekdays with scheduled working hours that may include both opening and closing according to a rolling schedule. Occasionally, work outside of the regular schedule may occur, but weekend work is rare.

Qualifications

You must have a valid security guard license and experience working as a security guard. You also have a completed and approved high school education or equivalent education that the employer assesses as equivalent. You have at least three years of experience in general security work as well as experience in service and administration. The job requires that you have good computer skills with strong technical competence. You should be able to express yourself very well in spoken and written Swedish and have good knowledge of English. You need to have normal color vision, as work with X-ray equipment requires it.

Personal qualities

In the role of security guard, where you have many external and internal contacts, you are expected to have a good ability to build relationships and demonstrate a professional and pleasant demeanor. This requires that you have a well-developed communication ability and can adapt your way of communicating depending on the situation. The role also requires that you have well-developed planning skills and that you are driven to administer and organize in your daily work. At the same time, you need to have strong problem-solving skills and be flexible to handle changes and quickly adapt and reprioritize your tasks, for example, in alarm situations.

We emphasize the importance of having a strong security mindset, as the role of a security guard is crucial for maintaining safety and order in the court. You should be calm and secure in your professional role, with a high degree of personal maturity. As a person, you show great commitment to your work and contribute to a positive and supportive work environment. Work within the reception and security unit is primarily teamwork that requires collaboration.

We place great importance on your personal suitability. To be considered for employment with us, you must meet our requirements, which means standing up for democratic values and acting according to the state value framework that governs the operations of Sweden's courts. It is also a requirement that you follow Sweden's laws.