Unit Manager for Detention Unit 4

At the Swedish Migration Agency, we are working with one of the major societal issues of our time – migration. We are approximately 6,000 people here, and we have an unusually important job!

The detention center in Gävle consists of four units and is now seeking a unit manager for detention unit 4.

Within the detention center, individuals who have received a rejection or deportation decision reside and need to be available for enforcement. A person may also be detained if their right to stay in the country or their identity needs to be investigated. The detention center is a closed unit, and operations are conducted around the clock. The activities must be designed in a legally secure, safe, and dignified manner with a focus on the individual.

The detention operations are undergoing a change where some employees will transition to a three-shift schedule. This will require the development of both work methods and adaptation of our organization.

Being a Unit Manager within Detention Operations

As a unit manager within the detention center, you will have a key role with responsibility for personnel, budget, and working environment for a unit of approximately 25 employees. Together with team leaders, you will drive the unit towards set goals and ensure continuous development.

As a unit manager, you are responsible for leading the operations at your unit, where a good working environment and development are prioritized highly. As a leader, you are accessible and present; you create conditions for a developing and positive work climate that enables employees to grow in their roles and carry out their tasks in the best possible way. You harness and strengthen the drive that exists among employees through participation, engagement, and focus on our mission.

As a leader with us, you work closely with operations that run around the clock. Therefore, there are particularly high demands for clear and unified leadership, as well as ensuring that all employees are anchored in our mission and thus our approach towards colleagues and detainees.

You report to the section manager and are part of the section's management group. In the management group work, you contribute to the continuous development of the operations based on the section's and region's overall perspective.

Who are you?

We are looking for someone who is a secure and present leader, someone who has the ability to see the big picture and act strategically to drive change and development. You have a leadership style characterized by communication, engagement, and decisiveness, and you understand the importance of creating an inclusive and inspiring work environment where everyone feels seen and heard.

You find it easy to collaborate; your approach is unpretentious and characterized by the management's common mission to create a well-functioning work environment where employees thrive and develop.

As a leader, your leadership is characterized by an understanding of the importance of providing good service and having a positive attitude. You lead with courage, empathy, and clarity.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A university degree (at least 120 credits) in a relevant field or other education combined with relevant experience for the position
• Current managerial experience with responsibility for employees, working environment, and budget
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Swedish and English

It is an advantage if you have:

• Experience leading employees in round-the-clock operations
• Experience working in environments with high security requirements, primarily locked environments

Information

Employment type: Permanent, probationary employment may apply
Working hours: Trust-based working hours
Location: Gävle
Start date: As soon as possible by agreement

The Swedish Migration Agency conducts checks in the suspicion and criminal record register prior to employment decisions.

Application

Welcome with your application documents by March 1, 2026. We accept your application via our recruitment system Varbi.

About the recruitment process

For us, it is important that all competencies in the labor market are utilized. Therefore, we welcome all applicants and strive for a balanced gender distribution and diversity. As a government agency, we recruit based on merit and skill. You can read more about what this means at this link (https://www.arbetsgivarverket.se/jobba-statligt/fragor-och-svar/Hur-ser-rekryteringsprocessen-ut-for-statliga-jobb/).

We use selection questions during the application process. Please answer them as thoroughly as you can, as your responses are important for whether you qualify to proceed in the recruitment process. In some recruitments, we also use tests to assess how well your skills match the position you are applying for. During a possible interview, you may also be asked questions related to security.

If you wish to contact union representatives, contact information for Saco-S, Seko, and ST can be found at the bottom of the page Job vacancies and expressions of interest (https://www.migrationsverket.se/om-migrationsverket/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/fragor-och-svar-om-att-soka-jobb-hos-oss.html#svid12_5560a3b619996eafa4b2b0) on migrationsverket.se.

To work at the Swedish Migration Agency, you must have the right to reside and work in Sweden on one of the following grounds: Swedish citizenship (requirement for certain positions), Nordic citizenship, EU citizenship, or permanent residence permit.

If you have protected personal information or other information that you consider to be sensitive, please contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) before submitting your application, and we will tell you more about our security procedures.

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