Security Technician

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 centers, and client transport.

Read more about the operations at Kumla Prison on our website: Kumla operations (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/anstalt/kumla/#verksamhet)

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a security technician, you will work with high-tech security systems in a high-security environment. You will be jointly responsible for the development, operation, maintenance, service, and troubleshooting of the technical installations of the operations. The systems include, among other things, master alarm systems with subsystems such as intercom systems, panic alarms, fire alarms, CCTV, intrusion alarms, locking and access control systems. You will also work with networks, physical and virtual servers, storage, and monitoring of networks in the aforementioned systems. We appreciate a forward-thinking and driven attitude as we place great emphasis on professional development. You will have the opportunity to influence your working situation and the development of your role.

QUALIFICATIONS

To succeed in this role, you need to have a genuine interest in security technology and security work. You should be proactive, take responsibility for your tasks, and independently drive your processes forward. You should also have a clear goal-oriented and results-oriented mindset in your work, as well as the ability to make well-founded assessments and priorities. Since the work is complex, good problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as practical skills, are required. As you will collaborate with both internal and external parties, good teamwork skills are also necessary. You should be able to explain and translate the technical processes to other employees in a simple manner, as you may be required to formulate routines and instructions for technical equipment, which requires a good ability to express yourself in writing.

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 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 through your approach.

We place great importance on personal suitability.

Requirements:

• Complete upper secondary education (read more via the link under the heading Other)
• Work experience as a security technician, or equivalent work experience deemed relevant by the employer
• Ability to express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish

Meritorious:

• Experience and/or education in fire protection and fire alarms aimed at facility maintenance and alarm management
• Experience and/or education in other security systems such as alarms, locks, electrical, telecommunication, and CCTV
• Experience and/or education in troubleshooting and connections in telecommunications installations
• You understand and master the English language

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 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 for security purposes, and a security review with background checks 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 specified 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.