Criminal Policy Unit, Ministry of Justice

Do you want to be involved in driving issues regarding the use of modern technology for cross-border communication? As an officer in the unit, we can offer you an exciting role in a fast-paced environment with varied tasks that contribute to societal development.

Your workday. Sweden's tomorrow.

The unit's overall mission is to contribute to a knowledge-based development in the criminal policy area and to assist the government in implementing its policies. The unit is responsible for issues related to crime prevention, support for crime victims, and criminal policy analysis. The unit is also responsible for the governance of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, the Crime Prevention Council, and the Crime Victim Authority. Coordination of the digitization of the justice chain and legal information are other issues that fall within the unit's area of responsibility.

As a staff member, you will work on and drive issues related to the digitization of legal cooperation within the EU and the use of modern technology for cross-border communication. The work is primarily conducted within the framework of EU cooperation.

We are looking for someone who is interested in working in both an international and a development- and technology-focused environment. The work requires the ability to build and utilize a professional network. You are also expected to represent the ministry and Sweden independently in meetings, conferences, and negotiations. The position involves close collaboration with colleagues within the ministry, with other parts of the Government Offices, and the Foreign Service. International travel is included in the work.

The work sometimes requires quickly prepared materials and positions on current issues, so you should enjoy working under conditions where you are prepared for the unforeseen. The unit has a broad mandate within the criminal policy area, and you may therefore contribute to several parts of the unit's activities.

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Your background

We are looking for someone with an academic background in, for example, law, political science, or another social science subject and who has worked in Swedish public administration, preferably at a strategic level. You also have experience of relevant work in an international environment and experience representing Sweden at international meetings.

Experience working in the Government Offices or within any of the justice authorities is an advantage, as is experience with digitization issues. If you have also worked with EU matters or EU negotiations or with cross-border legal cooperation, that is also an advantage.

You have good knowledge of Swedish public administration and the EU. If you also have knowledge of the justice system, that is an advantage. You need to have very good skills in both spoken and written Swedish and English.

Your qualities

The criteria for employees in the Government Offices are wholeness, development, and results. Everyone working in the Government Offices needs to have a holistic view and collaborate for the best of the organization. You are expected to contribute your perspective and expertise while being open to others. You bring ideas and new approaches to improve and develop the organization and your own skills. You are results-oriented in your actions and adapt when needs and directions change.

It is important that you have the ability to work independently, under high time pressure, and can handle multiple tasks simultaneously. As a person, you are also structured, meticulous, and have good judgment. To succeed in the work, you need to have good collaboration skills and the ability to create and maintain relationships and networks.

Other

This is a fixed-term employment until December 31, 2026. There may be an opportunity for continued employment. Start date as soon as possible.

The position is classified and a security clearance with a background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made.

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the job and what we offer, please contact subject advisor Emma Ekström at 08-405 14 72. You are also welcome to contact personnel officer Urban Moberg at 08-405 55 82. Union contacts are Peter Munck for Saco and Catharina de Grad for ST. You can reach them through the Government Offices switchboard at 08-405 10 00. We welcome calls from those interested in the job, but we decline calls from those selling advertisements and recruitment services.

Welcome to register your application in our recruitment tool by January 22, 2026.

The mission of the Government Offices is to support the government in its work to govern Sweden and realize its policies. Here, 4,800 people work, of which 600 are abroad. The Government Offices welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We see gender equality and diversity as strengths and assets, and we actively work to be a workplace free from discrimination. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for the justice authorities, including the police, prosecutors, courts, and the prison system. The ministry is also responsible for migration issues. Legislation in constitutional law, general administrative law, civil law, procedural law, criminal law, as well as migration and asylum law falls within the ministry's area of responsibility.