Warehouse Administrator 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.

Read more about the operations at Kristianstad prison on our website: Kristianstad (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/anstalt/kristianstad/#verksamhet)

The Kristianstad operational area is planned to grow, and adjacent to the current prison, the Vä prison will be built. Read more about it here: Vä Prison (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/om-kriminalvarden/nyheter/2024/september/anstalten-kristianstad-planeras-vaxa/)

The Kristianstad operational area is part of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's southern region and currently includes the Kristianstad prison, located about 10 km south of Kristianstad. Currently, the prison has about 145 inmates and 120 employees. We are undergoing a significant capacity increase, and there is much happening in the operational area in terms of renovations and new constructions. In a few years, the new Vä prison is expected to accommodate about 600 inmates and have 500 employees. The largest professional group is prison officers, but there are also healthcare professionals, administrative staff, educators, production leaders, etc.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As a warehouse administrator, you will play an important support role for Kristianstad prison.

You will work with varied tasks, including both administration and some physical work.

Your tasks will include handling matters regarding inmates' personal belongings.

The work also involves tasks such as unpacking, searching, and registering inmates' belongings upon arrival, as well as issuing, packing, and delivering or sending clients' belongings during leave, transfers, or when an inmate is released.

Additionally, you will be responsible for requesting quotes according to framework agreements, invoice management, purchasing and handling of consumables, office supplies, clothing, etc., as well as inventory management and internal distribution within the prison.

QUALIFICATIONS

Your personal qualities are important. For the job, you need to understand the current regulations and security procedures to make well-founded assessments based on them. Since the work involves writing decisions, you must have good documentation skills, computer proficiency, and be meticulous and organized. You should be able to collaborate easily and be flexible.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Completed upper secondary education or other training combined with work experience that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service deems relevant
• Work experience, preferably from warehouse/storage work, security work, or case management
• Good knowledge of the Swedish language in both speech and writing
• Good computer skills
• Driving license B

It is an advantage if you have:

• Knowledge in relevant areas, such as law or previous experience in decision-making in public administration
• Experience from corrections or another part of the justice system
• Experience in security work and security assessments
• Forklift license

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 your CV will determine if 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 you must follow 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 classified 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 from 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 at 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 will be answered by the contact person listed in the advertisement.

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