Logistics Expert at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service

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 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 centers, and client transport.

The Transport Department (TA) is tasked with transporting and supervising individuals deprived of their liberty. These are the clients of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service who are moved between remand centers and prisons, to court hearings, and hospitals, among others. TA also transports individuals deprived of their liberty on behalf of the Police, the National Board of Institutional Care, the Swedish Migration Agency, and psychiatric services. In 2026, TA will conduct around 130,000 transports, which is expected to increase by about 10% in the coming years, including both domestic and international transports. TA is in an exciting phase of expansion and development, particularly regarding working methods, transport planning systems, and the development of internal and external collaboration, processes, and organization. We are also actively working to strengthen leadership and employee engagement at all levels while placing a strong focus on increasing gender equality within the department.

The new Section for Strategic Operational Support is a result of an increased ambition to develop planning, governance, monitoring, and development of TA. The Operational Support Unit primarily provides support to the department head but also to other units within the department. The support is provided in the form of, for example, analyses, strategies, and plans for the department head's entire planning horizon, case preparation, maintenance of collaboration points, and monitoring and development of transport operations. The unit is also responsible for department-wide administration and coordination within various operational areas and the entire fleet of vehicles for the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As an expert, your focus will be on developing the logistics around the department's 130,000+ transports and, together with other experts in the section, developing growth plans both in the short term and on a longer strategic level. Growth plans include everything from staffing to the placement of offices and transport stops, as well as optimizing the use of vehicles and facilities.

You will drive strategic improvement projects where we use data and new technology to optimize flows together with our Transport Planning Unit, which is responsible for the daily planning of our transports. You will use BI tools to track KPIs and visualize logistics data as decision support. Some of our systems are older, so a larger part of the analysis is done in Excel, but the Swedish Prison and Probation Service is on the verge of modernizing the IT environment, so new tools and data will become available in the coming years. The work is done both in collaboration with other experts within TA and with other departments at the headquarters.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for a passionate expert who is analytical with good problem-solving skills, has sound judgment, and is interested in development and change work within the logistics field. You see no problems or obstacles but have a strong focus on solutions. We see that you have good collaboration skills and high integrity. Additionally, you are independent and meticulous, while also being flexible and unpretentious. You are calm, stable, and controlled in pressured situations and enjoy juggling multiple tasks simultaneously.

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 capacity and will 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 logistics-related education, either as an academic degree/university degree (of at least 120 credits equivalent to 2 years at a university), or other post-secondary education combined with experience that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service deems relevant
• Well-rated several years of experience as a specialist or expert in logistics
• Good knowledge of data-driven analysis
• Good knowledge of the Office suite
• The ability to express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish

It is meritorious if you have:

• Experience in creating reports and investigations for management meetings/decision-makers
• Knowledge of process improvement methods such as Lean Six Sigma to improve processes and reduce costs
• Experience in scheduling employees
• Experience in interpreting collective agreements related to schedules
• Experience working with integrating AI and automation in logistics flows

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 be 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 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 in 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 from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Read more about the security review at: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/ (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/)

The position may involve military placement at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Read more about military placement at: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/ (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 indicated in the advertisement.

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