Statistician at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a statistician at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, you will work on monitoring and analyzing operations. You will collaborate with subject matter experts to develop analytical work, including using forecasts to contribute knowledge both within and outside the organization. Other tasks include contributing to the section's mission by producing and quality assuring follow-up materials, answering questions from internal and external stakeholders, and participating in assignments and projects. Another part of the job is to assess and analyze the consequences that changes in the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's missions and regulations may entail.

The work location is at one of our offices (Norrköping, Malmö, Örebro, or Stockholm). Please note that the position involves business travel to the headquarters in Norrköping regularly if you are located at another site (every week).

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who is attentive and works well with others. You are accustomed to planning and organizing your work and are proactive in making things happen. We also expect you to be meticulous and well aware of goals and quality standards in your work.

It is important to us that you share the fundamental values of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service regarding a humane view of humanity, respect for the individual, and belief in the human will and ability to develop. You should also be 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. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A university degree in statistics or another equivalent education that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service deems relevant
• Several years of experience in statistical analysis that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service deems relevant
• Experience in independent investigative work
• Experience in presenting statistical data
• Experience in collaborating with other professional groups
• Good communication skills in spoken and written Swedish
• Good knowledge of a statistical tool

It is an advantage if you have:

• Experience in forecasting work
• Experience in working with and driving development issues
• Experience in working with registry data
• Experience in statistical work within public operations
• Knowledge of programming

OTHER

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to remove the personal letter and replaced it with selection questions that are relevant to the position. Answers to the selection questions and your CV will form the basis for whether you are qualified to proceed in the process.

To be eligible for employment with 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 Swedish Prison and Probation Service's operations.

Some positions are classified for security purposes, and a security review with a 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 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 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 salespeople of recruitment ads. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has contracted agreements.