Are you ready for a bigger task?

The Swedish Police Authority is Sweden's largest authority with approximately 40,700 employees across the country. With us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the Police's mission – to increase safety and reduce crime in society.

The North Police Region is the largest region in terms of area. The region consists of the four northernmost counties in Sweden and is organized into four police areas: Jämtland, Norrbotten, Västerbotten, and Västernorrland, which are further divided into 12 local police areas. Additionally, there are three regional units: the operational unit, the intelligence unit, and the investigation unit, a regional office, and national departments that are represented in the region to support police operations.

The positions refer to a summer temporary employment during the period from June to August, starting as agreed. There may also be a possibility for extension of hours before/after the period as a summer temp.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Your main task will be working in the detention operations. Meetings with detained individuals will be part of the job. Many are detained to investigate crimes, but it can also involve shorter detentions due to, for example, intoxication. As a detention guard, it is your job to receive these individuals and be their closest contact during their time as detained in the detention facility. Detention supervision is led by the station commander.

As a detention guard, your tasks mainly include receiving, handling, and supervising the individuals in the detention department. You will also perform tasks such as DNA sampling, fingerprinting, urine sampling, processing, record checks, documentation, photography, and taking reports. You will also transport individuals to detention hearings.

The pace of work varies and depends on how many individuals are detained. It can be physically demanding and requires that you are in good health. It also places high demands on professional conduct and an attitude characterized by respect for everyone's equal worth.

Depending on your previous background, internal training may be relevant to help you feel secure in the role.

QUALIFICATIONS

This is an opportunity for you who have:

• High school diploma or equivalent knowledge acquired in another way
• Very good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing
• Good understanding of the English language and the ability to express yourself well in English
• Driver's license B

It is an advantage if you also have:

• Accepted into police training and have completed at least the first semester at the police academy by the start date of the temporary position
• Relevant experience working with detained individuals, such as in correctional services, detention guard, HVB/SIS homes, security guard, or other experience deemed relevant by the employer
• Current work experience in interacting with and meeting people in vulnerable and/or problematic situations as deemed relevant by the employer
• Current experience working within the police, another authority, or public administration deemed relevant for the position
• Knowledge/skills regarding police data systems such as RES, lost property, and Durtvå.

Personal qualities

You have an interest in working with people and the ability to empathize with others' perspectives and situations without taking over their feelings. In stressful situations, you can act calmly, controlled, and professionally. You apply a high level of safety awareness, which means you are reliable in situations where physical intervention may be necessary. The job also requires you to work well with others. You have a flexible approach and enjoy helping and supporting others. As a person, you are self-assured and act with maturity and integrity.

We will place great emphasis on personal qualities.

OTHER

Job title: Administrator
Work location: Skellefteå
Working hours: Three shifts with day, evening, and night work. Period-planned working hours 5:3.
Start: Temporary employment between June and August or as agreed. There may also be a possibility for extension of hours.
Function: Detention guard

Apply by attaching your CV (we do not want a personal letter) and answering the selection questions. The questions are based on the requirement profile for this recruitment, and your answers will form the basis for the selection process. Therefore, it is important that you respond clearly and thoroughly to the questions and do not refer to other documents, e.g., CV. Answering the questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete.

Please note that requirements and any merits must be met at the time of application. We use e-recruitment to streamline and ensure the quality of the recruitment process. Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Police's recruitment support Visma Recruit.

If you have protected personal information, references, or similar information that you consider sensitive, we recommend that you contact the responsible HR consultant before proceeding with your application. If you wish to supplement your application, please contact the responsible HR consultant.

If you are selected for employment, you do not have the right to vacation leave. Instead, you will receive vacation compensation paid after the employment has ended. Shorter leave with salary deduction may be granted if the operations allow it and then by agreement with the manager.

The Swedish Police Authority is Sweden's largest authority. We offer you a workplace that promotes diversity, creativity, and personal development. Please read about our benefits as an employee of the police at: https://polisen.se/erbjudande (https://polisen.se/erbjudande)

We conduct our operations according to the six principles of the state value base: democracy, legality, objectivity, freedom of opinion, respect, and efficiency and service. As an employee of the police, you are expected to act according to these principles and contribute to their maintenance. This is a prerequisite for legal security, legal certainty, and for the police's legitimacy in society. As a representative of the police, you respect everyone's equal worth and create trust in the police.

Please read more about the police and our operations at polisen.se

Warm welcome with your application!