Swedish Prison and Probation Service is Growing – We Are Hiring

Our main 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 transportation.

Read more about the probation office in Skövde on our website: Probation Office Skövde (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/frivardskontor/skovde/#verksamhet)

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a probation officer, you will be responsible for conditionally released clients and clients sentenced to probation who are under supervision. The probation service is also responsible for intensive supervision with electronic monitoring, known as an ankle bracelet, and community service. The work within probation largely consists of investigative work, conducting risk and needs assessments, and developing execution plans. Probation officers also lead treatment programs for probation clients. As a probation officer, you 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 tasks also include conducting personal investigations and providing opinions to the court, as well as suggesting appropriate sanctions. The probation office in Skövde primarily operates in work teams with some specialization. Administration and documentation are part of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

For the position of probation officer, you need to have good judgment, be able to work independently and take initiative, as well as have a strong ability to collaborate. As a person, you are engaged and see opportunities in your work, with a structured and quality-conscious approach. You are stable, clear in your communication style, and can set boundaries within the framework of the assignment.

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 belief in human development. 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.

Requirements

• Academic degree (at least bachelor's level), preferably in behavioral science, criminology, law, social work, or social sciences, or other academic education combined with experience deemed relevant by the Swedish Prison and Probation Service
• Good knowledge of the Swedish language in both speech and writing
• Driving license B

Desirable

• Well-rated work experience in criminal justice, social care, psychiatry, or health and social care
• Experience with the legal system and target group
• Experience working with CBT-based interventions
• Experience with documentation and case management
• Experience in probation work
• Experience with program activities

OTHER

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to remove the personal letter and replace 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 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 as security-sensitive, and a security review with background checks 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 advertisers of recruitment ads. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has contracted agreements.