Expert Operational Controller 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 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, and client transport.

The Transport Department (TA) is tasked with transporting and supervising persons deprived of liberty. It is the clients of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service who are moved between remand and prison, to court hearings and hospitals, among other places. TA also transports persons deprived of liberty for entities such as the Police, the National Board of Institutional Care, the Swedish Migration Agency, and psychiatry. Learn more here: Transport Department (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/fangelse-frivard-och-hakte/kriminalvardens-transportavdelning/)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

For the role of expert operational controller, we are looking for someone who wants to contribute to the development and efficiency of our transport operations. In this role, you will have a central position where you work closely with the operations and management on follow-up, analysis, and governance in a socially important operation.

As an expert operational controller, you will have overall responsibility for economic and operational follow-up within the transport operations. You will support managers and decision-makers with analyses, forecasts, and decision-making materials, as well as contribute to the development of processes, working methods, and governance models.

The work includes, among other things:

• following up on the operations' goals, results, and efficiency
• producing analyses, key figures, and reports related to transport operations
• working together with the finance department on budget, forecasts, and follow-up
• identifying improvement and efficiency opportunities
• participating in development and change work
• being a support to managers in economic and operational-related questions

The work is done together with other experts both within TA and other departments at the headquarters. Collaboration is a large part of the daily work, but there are also expectations that you can work independently. We transport persons deprived of liberty, and our focus is on providing a good reception for those we transport while ensuring safe and efficient transfers that society can rely on.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

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 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 with your approach. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A university degree in economics, industrial economics, or another relevant field, or other post-secondary education combined with experience that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service deems relevant
• Experience working within a government agency
• Experience working with forecasts, follow-up, and budgeting
• Experience working with relevant analyses for the operation regarding, for example, staffing and recruitment needs
• Good analytical skills and experience working with follow-up and analysis
• Good knowledge of the Office suite
• Excellent ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish

It is meritorious if you have:

• Experience from transport, logistics, or infrastructural operations
• Experience working with complex operations and multiple stakeholders

OTHER

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to remove the personal letter and replace 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 that you uphold democratic values and the state values that apply to the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's operations.

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.

Trial 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.

We kindly but firmly request no direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies or salespeople for recruitment ads. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has contracted agreements.