The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is growing – we are building new, 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, detention centers, and client transport.

Read more about the Mariefred prison's activities on our website: Mariefred (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/anstalt/mariefred/#verksamhet)

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a correctional officer with a functional assignment in the control group, you will be responsible for the security work at VO Mariefred. Your role is operational and supervisory, and you will guide colleagues in security matters. The assignment involves being the alarm manager and planning and executing interventions in collaboration with the security organization. Your functional assignment also includes carrying out transport assignments and permissions, participating in staffing central guard/access control, working with the prison's isolation department, and participating in and leading training activities at the prison.

The control group is an available resource for the entire VO Mariefred, and you will participate in other correctional work as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone with good physical and mental health, a strong interest and commitment to security work, and good ability to collaborate with others. You have a pedagogical ability and are skilled at educating and teaching. You plan your work effectively and adhere to given deadlines. Flexibility and a solution-focused approach are essential.

It is important to 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 the human'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 everyone being treated equally with your approach. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Approved correctional education
• Well-rated experience in correctional work that the employer deems relevant
• Good computer skills
• Driver's license (B) with good driving experience

It is meritorious if you have:

• Approved alarm manager training
• The Swedish Prison and Probation Service's instructor training with qualifications in one or more areas such as self-defense, legal authority, OC, baton, intervention, negotiation
• Knowledge in relevant areas such as behavioral science, security work, social care, psychiatry, law, and conflict management
• Training in access control
• Relevant language skills

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. 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 of 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 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: 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 specified in the ad.

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.