Service Technician for Security Technology

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.

Fosie Prison is located on the outskirts of Malmö and was built in 1986. Fosie is a security class 2 prison with space for 173 men, where approximately 300 employees and 10 managers manage, lead, and develop the operations. The operations are in constant change and have been expanded several times over the years, including the establishment of places for particularly resource-intensive inmates (SRI) and a new modular building completed in 2023.

Read more about Fosie Prison's operations on our website: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/anstalt/fosie/#verksamhet (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/anstalt/fosie/#verksamhet)

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a service technician for security technology, you will have local responsibility for the operation, maintenance, and service of the organization’s technological security systems. The systems include, among other things, master alarm systems with subsystems such as intercom systems, assault alarms, fire alarms, CCTV, intrusion alarms, access control systems, and the radio communication system RAKEL. The role also involves administration, programming, documentation, and reinvestment of the aforementioned systems. You will also support the headquarters in managing their IT equipment related to security technology. Administrative tasks such as access administration, documentation, registry maintenance, exchange, and hardware support related to our security systems will also occur. Additionally, you will be the contact between operational sites and the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's mobile IT technicians who conduct operational visits at regular intervals.

The tasks include receiving, handling, and forwarding fault reports as well as contacts with relevant suppliers. You will serve as a local support function within security technology and also contribute to information security for the operational area. Together with the manager and security officer, you will systematically work to maintain and develop local security regarding security technology. Furthermore, you will be involved in local projects within security technology.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone with good collaboration skills and a high sense of service, as you will have many personal contacts both within and outside the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. You have the ability to listen attentively and communicate accordingly, as well as an interest, willingness, and ability to help others. You strive in various situations with a clear solution focus while taking responsibility and ensuring that existing solutions work as expected. You have good judgment, take responsibility for your tasks, and are structured.

Of course, you have a genuine interest in security technology. 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 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 university or high school education in technology/security/IT or other education combined with relevant experience that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service deems equivalent
• Good ability to express yourself in Swedish both orally and in writing
• Understanding and proficiency in the English language
• Experience in corrections
• Work with the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's security technology systems
• Completed the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's basic training
• A valid B driver's license

It is advantageous if you have:

• Experience working with service as described in the above job description
• Experience working with self-inspections
• Experience working with tele-registration/documentation
• Completed PPS project management training
• Completed training in Radio Manager

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 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 standing up for democratic values and the state values that apply to the operations of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.

Some positions are placed 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 within 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.

Ongoing interviews and selections 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 decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of recruitment ads. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has contracted agreements.