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 primary 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, and client transport.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

The workplace is at one of our offices (Norrköping, Malmö, Örebro, or Stockholm). Please note that the position involves business travel to the head office 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 for us 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 people's 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 through your approach. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

We are looking for someone who has:

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

It is advantageous if you have:

• Experience in forecasting work
• Experience in working with and driving development issues
• Experience 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 relevant to the position. The answers to the selection questions and CV will determine 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 uphold democratic values and the state values that apply to the operations of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.

Some positions are classified in security classes, 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 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 at 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 specified 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.