Expert for the Planning and Development Section

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 facilities, and client transport.

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is now seeking an expert for the Planning and Development Section within the Department for Operational Content. The department is responsible for nationally coordinating and developing the operational content in prisons, remand facilities, and probation to ensure that clients receive equivalent and legally secure corrections. The Planning and Development Section is responsible for coordinating within the department, operational planning and follow-up, implementing special government assignments, and other extensive change projects. The section's development work must therefore be conducted in close dialogue with core operations and the departments at the headquarters, but also, where applicable, with external stakeholders.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The job responsibilities are varied and focused on developing operational content in line with the authority's long-term priorities. Primarily, the role requires skill in managing assignments across various subject areas and conducting qualified investigative work. The position primarily focuses on driving and coordinating government assignments that require both external and internal collaboration. The assignments concern initiatives to promote the government's disability policy within the authority and assignments to coordinate efforts within the framework of inter-agency collaboration - the digitization of the justice system. The position primarily has a long-term strategic development focus but may also require the ability to switch between strategic and operational perspectives. The assignment requires good analytical skills and the ability to understand and navigate complex issues and processes. You also need to have the ability to collaborate with other authorities as well as experience representing and advocating the authority's interests in inter-agency networks. This may involve independently or together with various working groups preparing decision-making materials for the agency's management or producing reports for clients as well as handling consultation responses. The position involves close collaboration with both other departments at the headquarters and other authorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who works well with others. You have the ability to drive your processes forward and understand your role while considering the best interests of the entire organization. You plan, organize, and prioritize your tasks effectively and work towards goals with a focus on results. Furthermore, you see opportunities in changes and enjoy solving complicated problems and working with complex issues.

For us, 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 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 through your approach. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

We are looking for someone who has:

• High school education
• Academic education/degree of at least 120 credits corresponding to two years at a college/university in social sciences, political science, criminology, or other education in combination with experience deemed relevant by the Swedish Prison and Probation Service
• Experience working with operational development and qualified investigative work within public administration
• Experience in work requiring collaboration and/or coordination with experts in other subject areas or organizational levels than your own
• Several years of work experience handling complex strategic issues as well as experience working with analysis and follow-up
• Experience working in the core operations of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, regions, or headquarters
• Experience leading government assignments or other larger assignments requiring both internal and external collaboration
• Experience preparing reports to support strategic decision-making within agency management or similar organizations
• Excellent ability to express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish
• Good ability to express yourself in spoken and written English

It is meritorious if you have:

• Knowledge of the government's disability policy (grounds for discrimination)
• Experience in planning, analysis, and follow-up work
• Experience in implementation and change work

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 standing up for democratic values and the state values that apply to the operations of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.

Some positions are placed in a security class, 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: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/ (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: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/ (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 decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of recruitment ads. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has contracted agreements.