The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is Growing – We Are Expanding and Looking for More Employees

Our primary goal is to reduce recidivism – to break the vicious cycle. If we succeed, society will be safer for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation, remand facilities, and client transport.

Learn more about the operations of Probation Service Växjö on our website: Probation Service Växjö (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/frivardskontor/vaxjo/#verksamhet)

JOB DESCRIPTION

In the role of decision support, you will assist the prison officer and probation officer in the work with client decisions. The assignment involves making decisions in individual client cases based on delegation, ensuring the quality of decisions in relation to laws, regulations, and manuals in dialogue with colleagues, as well as quality assuring language and other formalities. The work includes documenting the probation's decision meetings and supporting employees in preparing decisions and decision materials, as well as guiding in client cases. It also includes participating in the probation's collegium and actively engaging in legal forums/practice forums. The role also involves identifying needs and proposing structures for how the work can be conducted most effectively in dialogue with the manager and other employees, and being proactive in implementing this.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are also looking for someone with experience in the operations of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service and good administrative law knowledge, experience in working with legal decisions and handling administrative matters. You should have several years of experience in handling and decision-making processes regarding intensive supervision and special release measures.

We are looking for someone who is secure, stable, and has good self-awareness. To succeed in the role, you need to be structured and articulate well in both speech and writing. The assignment may vary over time based on changes and needs within the organization. Therefore, it is important that you enjoy driving both short and long processes forward and managing multiple processes simultaneously. You need to be able to plan and prioritize your work and independently drive your processes. It is important that you work well with others, listen, and communicate clearly, ensuring that messages are conveyed and expectations are clear for all parties involved. You need to have a coaching approach and a well-developed pedagogical ability.

For us, it is important that you share the fundamental values of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service regarding 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.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A bachelor's degree with a focus on law, behavioral science, or political science, or other education complemented by experience suitable for the position
• Experience in the operations of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service
• Experience from the probation service
• Experience in handling administrative matters
• Good administrative law knowledge
• Good knowledge of the Swedish language in both speech and writing

It is advantageous if you have:

• Experience in guiding or coaching tasks
• Several years of experience in handling intensive supervision and special release measures.

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 that you uphold 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: 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 are answered by the contact person indicated 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.