Probation Officer at the Probation Service Linköping

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 becomes safer and more secure for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation, remand prisons, and client transport.

Read more about the activities of the Probation Service Linköping on our website: Probation Service Linköping (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/frivardskontor/linkoping/#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 responsible for intensive supervision with electronic monitoring, known as an electronic tag, and community service. The probation service also implements youth supervision and conducts personal investigations, providing recommendations to the court regarding appropriate penalties.

The work within the probation service largely consists of investigative work, conducting risk and needs assessments, and establishing plans for implementation. As a probation officer, you actively participate in the influence work directed towards clients, including structured conversations based on CBT, motivating participation in program activities, and assisting in release preparations for clients incarcerated in prison.

The work as a probation officer involves support and control. If a client does not comply with their supervision, you must be able to manage non-compliance in accordance with regulations. You need to handle the complexity of working with both support and control functions, which can be a challenge.

We are now looking for probation officers for the Probation Service Linköping.

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 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:

• An academic degree (at least a bachelor's level), preferably in behavioral science, law, social work, criminology, or social sciences, or another academic education combined with experience deemed relevant by the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.
• Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.
• 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 services.
• Current experience working in probation.
• Experience in handling intensive supervision, community service, and prison matters such as special release measures, decisions on supervision, and special regulations.
• Experience in supervision case management and implementation planning.
• Relevant language skills.

OTHER INFORMATION

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to remove the personal letter 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 as security-sensitive, and a security review 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 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 ad. 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 ad.

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.