The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is growing – we are building new, renovating, and expanding, and 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.

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

Do you want to contribute to a safer and more secure society? As a prison officer at a correctional facility, you are the foundation of the security work. You work in teams with other professionals to maintain a safe and secure operation and to motivate clients towards a life without crime. The daily work includes locking and unlocking residential rooms, searching premises, and supervision, as well as providing counseling and preparing for release, among other tasks. The role of a prison officer involves a structured and routine-based approach with a focus on risk assessment and security awareness. The work is varied, and there are many development opportunities for those seeking continued employment. It is important that you share the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's fundamental values of a humane view of people, respect for the individual, and the belief that people can develop and change.

The probationary employment begins with three weeks of introduction at Mariefred prison. After a few months of service, we will schedule when you will start the mandatory basic training for the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. The training lasts eight weeks and takes place during paid working hours. Assessment occurs continuously before the probationary employment transitions to permanent employment after six months.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who has:

• Work experience, including seasonal work, part-time employment, or self-employment. Internships and volunteer work are not considered equivalent to employment.
• Completed upper secondary education or other education combined with work experience that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service deems relevant.
• Good knowledge of the Swedish language in both spoken and written form.
• Good computer skills.

It is an advantage if you have:

• Work experience in corrections, security work, social care, psychiatry, or health and social care.
• Knowledge in relevant areas such as behavioral science, criminology, psychiatry, law, and conflict management.
• Relevant language skills.
• A valid driver's license (B).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 your 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 compliance with applicable laws. This means that you stand up for democratic values and the state values that apply to the operations of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.

Some positions are classified as security-sensitive, and a security clearance with background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. For certain security-sensitive positions, Swedish citizenship is required. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Read more about the security clearance process at: Security Clearance (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.

We conduct ongoing selection.

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 sellers of recruitment ads. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has contracted agreements.