Probation Officer for the ISU Group in Norrköping

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 Probation Service in Norrköping on our website: Probation Service Norrköping (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/frivardskontor/norrkoping/#verksamhet)

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a probation officer, you will be responsible for conditionally released clients as well as clients sentenced to probation who are under supervision. The probation service is also responsible for intensive supervision with electronic monitoring, known as an electronic tag, and community service. The work within the probation service largely consists of investigative work, conducting risk and needs assessments, and establishing plans for enforcement. You will also lead treatment programs for probation clients.

As a probation officer, you will actively participate in influencing work directed at clients, including structured conversations based on CBT, motivating participation in program activities, and assisting in release preparations for clients incarcerated in prison. Your duties also include conducting personal investigations and providing opinions to the court, suggesting appropriate sanctions.

The ISU group works with the enforcement of prison sentences through intensive supervision with electronic monitoring (electronic tag at home/community service). It also includes preparing for releases for those serving time in prison and investigating special release measures. You may also work on tasks belonging to other groups within the area of operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who is secure, stable, and has good self-awareness. You have a good understanding of how people absorb knowledge and adapt your way of conveying messages according to the recipient's conditions. In your professional practice, you have 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 enables you to act physically if the situation requires.

To thrive and succeed in your role, 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. 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. 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 another academic education combined with experience that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service deems relevant.
• Good ability to express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish.
• A valid driver's license (B).

It is an advantage if you have:

• Well-documented work experience in corrections, social care, psychiatry, or healthcare and social work.
• Current experience working in probation.
• Client-facing experience in corrections.
• Completed the basic training for probation officers.
• Experience in case management and enforcement planning.
• Experience in exercising authority.
• Experience with CBT-based interventions.
• Relevant language skills.

OTHER INFORMATION

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 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 for security purposes, and a security screening with background checks will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. For certain classified positions, Swedish citizenship is required. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Read more about security screening at: Security Screening (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/)

Probationary employment may be applied.

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service strives for a balanced gender and age distribution as well as 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 indicated in the advertisement. We do not accept applications in paper form or by email.

We kindly but firmly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of recruitment ads. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has contracted agreements.