Kriminalvården is looking for a Security Officer

Kriminalvården is growing – we are building new facilities, 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, remand prisons, and client transport.

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

The role of the Security Officer involves independent work to develop analyses and forecasts to enhance security efforts. You will assist the organization with decision-making support, for example through risk and vulnerability analyses, incident investigations, and environmental analyses. You will compile data, draw conclusions, and propose relevant protective measures. You will follow up and support the work related to security reports for incidents and conduct local investigations and training as assigned. You will play an active role in collaboration with the security department at Kriminalvården's headquarters, the police authority, and other actors in the justice chain. You will also participate in local and external collaboration forums on security issues. As a Security Officer, you are responsible for planning, implementing, and following up on systematic security work, analyzing operations, and producing and implementing instructions and action plans for the prison.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who is self-driven, has a good ability to think strategically, and has a broad perspective on issues. You consider the long-term significance and further consequences of matters and adapt your actions accordingly. You have strong collaboration skills, as the role requires close cooperation with managers, duty officers, and other functions with security assignments. The role of Security Officer involves a significant amount of teaching to others, as you will conduct various training sessions for both new and regular staff. It is important that you have a good understanding of how people absorb knowledge and the different conditions of individuals. You communicate clearly and articulately in both small and large groups, are receptive to others, listen, and adapt to the situation. In your interactions, you are calm, secure, attentive, and accommodating.

It is important to us that you share Kriminalvården'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.

Requirements

• Academic education with a focus on security or other education combined with work experience deemed relevant by Kriminalvården
• Experience in qualified security work
• Good computer skills
• Excellent proficiency in the Swedish language, both spoken and written
• Completed approved basic training within the correctional system
• Driving license B

Meritorious

• Well-documented service as a Security Officer within the correctional system
• Experience in a mentoring/teaching role
• Experience in investigative work
• Experience in a decision-making role
• Experience with Kriminalvården's client administrative systems
• Experience in areas such as SBA, information security, technical/physical security, local instructions, and procedures

OTHER

Kriminalvården has chosen to remove the personal letter and replaced it with selection questions relevant to the position. The answers to the selection questions and your CV will form the basis for whether you qualify to proceed in the process.

To be considered for employment within Kriminalvården, 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 Kriminalvården's operations.

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. Kriminalvården welcomes applicants from 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 Kriminalvården. 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.

Kriminalvården 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 mentioned in the ad.

We kindly but firmly request no direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies or sellers of recruitment ads. Kriminalvården has contracted agreements.