The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is Growing – We are Building New, Renovating, and Expanding, and Now Seeking 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 facilities, and client transport.

The Transport Department (TA) is tasked with transporting and supervising detained individuals. These are clients of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service who are moved between remand facilities and prisons, to court hearings, and hospitals, among other places. TA also transports detained individuals for agencies such as the Police, the National Board of Institutional Care, the Migration Agency, and psychiatry.

In 2026, TA will conduct around 130,000 transports, which is expected to increase by approximately 10% in the coming years, including both domestic and international transports. TA is in an exciting phase of expansion and development, particularly regarding work methods, transport planning systems, development of internal and external collaboration, processes, and organization. The Unit for Operational Support primarily supports the department head but also other units within the department. Support is provided in the form of analyses, strategies, and plans for the department head's entire planning horizon, case preparation, maintenance of collaboration points, as well as monitoring and development of the 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 DESCRIPTION

Your focus will be on developing the processes surrounding the department's 130,000+ transports and, together with other experts in the section, developing the operations to enhance quality and efficiency while creating conditions for the significant growth planned over the next 5-10 years. The processes include everything from collaboration with clients, the execution of transports, contractual matters, optimization of schedules, and optimization of the use of vehicles and premises. As an expert, you will also represent TA in various working groups both within the authority and with other authorities. Furthermore, you will drive strategic improvement projects to optimize processes and flows together with other units within TA. You will also be the expert who supports the operations in matters related to transport processes alongside other experts in the section.

The work is done in collaboration with other experts both within TA and other departments at the headquarters. Collaboration is a significant part of daily work, but there are also expectations that you can work independently. We transport detained individuals, and our focus is on providing a good experience for those we transport while ensuring safe and efficient movements of detainees that society can rely on.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for a passionate expert who is analytical with strong 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 expect you to have good collaboration skills and high integrity. Additionally, you are independent and meticulous, while also being flexible and unpretentious. You remain calm, stable, and controlled in pressured situations and enjoy juggling multiple tasks simultaneously.

It is important to us that you share the fundamental values of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service regarding a humane view of people, respect for the individual, and belief in the human capacity and willingness 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 importance on personal suitability.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Post-secondary education in a relevant field, either as an academic degree/university qualification or another post-secondary education combined with experience deemed relevant by the Swedish Prison and Probation Service
• Several years of experience in the core operations of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service
• Experience in development work
• Experience in drafting guidelines/support materials/reports/decision-making documents
• Good understanding of transport in general and the transport of people specifically
• Good knowledge of the Office suite
• Strong administrative skills
• Good ability to express yourself well in speech and writing in Swedish

It is advantageous if you have:

• Project management training
• Experience in the transport operations of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service
• Experience in operational and organizational development

OTHER

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to remove the personal letter and replaced it with selection questions relevant to the position. Answers to the selection questions and CV will form the basis for whether you qualify 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 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 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.

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service strives for an even 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 mentioned 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.