Swedish Prison and Probation Service is hiring qualified managerial support and senior administrator

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is growing – we are building new, renovating, and expanding, and are now looking for more employees. Our primary goal is to reduce recidivism – to break the vicious cycle. If we succeed, society becomes safer for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation, detention centers, and client transport.

Read more about the operations at Karlskoga Prison on our website: Karlskoga operations (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/anstalt/karlskoga/#verksamhet)

Karlskoga Prison opened in 1984 with 44 prison places. Since then, much has happened, and in August 2022, new modules were inaugurated, and the prison now has 199 places. Here, you will find a workplace that is constantly evolving. You will meet about 140 colleagues who, together with the prison manager, work towards common goals in an ongoing transformation journey. Karlskoga Prison is classified as a class 2 facility with male clients, which is the second-highest security classification in the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.

We are planning an expansion with a total of 360 places.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Your main tasks will be to support the prison manager in achieving the operational goals, maintaining a good work environment, and enabling present leadership as a qualified managerial support and senior administrator. As managerial support, you will also assist the prison inspectors (first-line managers) with coordinating overarching processes for the operational area through follow-up, investigation, administration, and handling of cases as outlined in the tasks below:

• Support the prison manager in various processes by following up, analyzing, and proposing actions as well as conducting operational analysis
• Coordinate, handle, and prepare cases with different time perspectives
• At the request of the prison manager and local management group, assist with certain administrative issues
• Work with the local management group to ensure uniformity within the operational area.
• Prepare decision-making materials and other documents for management meetings, safety committees, and negotiations
• Conduct and manage referrals
• Assist the prison manager and prison inspectors with local HR work/questions
• Practical coordination of processes regarding training and recruitment

In case of absence or temporarily increased workload, also support other operational areas from a regional perspective.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who enjoys structure. You plan, organize, and prioritize your work effectively. You set and adhere to deadlines, remind, and follow up. You collaborate well with others by listening, communicating, and resolving conflicts constructively. It is also important that you are driven by goal and result-oriented thinking in your priorities, planning, and actions. Therefore, we see the importance of being able to adapt to changing circumstances and shift your focus when goals change.

It is important to us that you share the fundamental values of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service regarding a humane view of individuals, respect for the individual, and belief in the human will and ability to 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 with your approach. We place great importance on personal suitability.

Requirements:

• Academic education in the HR field or other relevant education combined with experience deemed relevant by the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.
• Experience in handling cases, conducting investigations, and preparing decisions.
• Knowledge and experience in driving, leading, and maintaining processes with multiple stakeholders.
• Several years of work experience deemed relevant for the position by the Swedish Prison and Probation Service
• Good knowledge of the Swedish language in both spoken and written form

Desirable:

• Experience working within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service or another law enforcement authority.
• Experience in operational development.
• Experience in change management.
• Good computer skills in the various systems/programs of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service
• Experience from several operational sites within the HR field
• Driver's license B.

OTHER

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 CV will form the basis for whether you are qualified 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 stand up for democratic values and the state values that apply to the operations of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.

Some positions are classified in security class, and a security review with 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 with 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 indicated in the advertisement.

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