Probation Officer at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is expanding – we are building new facilities, renovating, and adding to our existing structures, 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.

Read more about the activities of the Probation Service in Kalmar on our website: Probation Service Kalmar (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/frivardskontor/kalmar/#verksamhet)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As a probation officer, you will be responsible for clients sentenced to probation and clients who are conditionally released and under supervision. You may also work with intensive supervision with electronic monitoring, commonly known as an ankle monitor, and community service. In probation, we also conduct personal investigations for district court and court of appeal hearings and assess proposed sanctions. The work within probation largely consists of meeting clients, conducting investigative work, and risk and needs assessments, as well as establishing plans for enforcement. As a probation officer, you may also lead treatment programs.

The role of a probation officer broadly involves actively motivating clients to make lifestyle changes. This occurs through structured case management conversations based on CBT, motivating clients to participate in program activities, and encouraging clients who are incarcerated to engage in release preparations.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who is secure, stable, and has good self-awareness. You have a solid understanding of how people absorb knowledge and adapt your way of conveying messages based on the recipient's conditions. In your professional practice, you demonstrate good judgment and integrity. As a probation officer, you need to have good collaboration skills and be able to communicate clearly. You should also have a physical condition that allows you to act physically if the situation requires it.

To thrive and succeed in your role, 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. You are also 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 university degree (at least at the bachelor's level), preferably in behavioral science, law, social work, or social sciences, or other academic education combined with experience deemed relevant by the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.
• Good knowledge of the Swedish language in both speech and writing.
• A valid driver's license (B).

It is advantageous if you have:

• Well-documented work experience in corrections, social care, psychiatry, or healthcare and social work.
• Relevant language skills.
• Experience in case management.
• Experience in investigative work.
• Experience in social treatment work.
• Experience in enforcement planning.
• Experience in CBT-based interventions.
• Experience with KrimStics.
• Experience working with MI (Motivational Interviewing).
• Work experience in public authority operations.

OTHER INFORMATION

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to remove the personal letter requirement and replaced it with selection questions relevant to the position. The answers to the selection questions and your 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 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 in a security class, 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 mentioned in the advertisement.

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