The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is Growing – We are Building New Facilities and 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, detention centers, and client transport.

Halmstad Prison is a closed facility in the second highest security class. The prison has 160 employees, most of whom are correctional officers. It is located five kilometers west of the city center, right next to the Flygstaden shopping area in Halmstad. The distance to Halmstad city center is about 10-15 minutes by bus or bike.

A detention center is currently being built on the prison grounds, with a planned opening in the spring/summer of 2027. This capacity increase will double the operations of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service in Halmstad.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As a correctional officer, you are a central part of the security work and are part of a team that contributes to safety and order. The role involves meeting and guiding clients and motivating them towards a life without crime. The work is varied but also relies on recurring routines that create the structure and predictability that both clients and the operation need.

As a correctional officer, you are the one who opens the door to the living room in the morning and locks it in the evening. You accompany inmates to work and education and supervise the recreation yard and training facility. A large part of your workday involves security and control measures, such as room and body searches as well as drug tests, while also being responsible for providing clients with supplies throughout the day.

QUALIFICATIONS

The work can be both physically and mentally challenging, so you need to be stable and secure when interacting with incarcerated individuals. The job requires endurance over time and the ability to remain steady even when everyday life tests patience and energy.

You have good physical ability and can react quickly and with endurance if the situation requires it. You have the ability to balance security awareness with a caring approach. You have good judgment and make well-founded decisions even in pressured situations. You find it easy to collaborate and communicate clearly even in challenging situations, while prioritizing safety with your colleagues. You enjoy working in a structured manner and see the value in a routine-driven day.

You have a genuine interest in working with people and treat everyone with respect and dignity. You are aware of and understand how background, culture, and group affiliation affect individuals.

The position is for a summer temporary position with good opportunities for hourly employment.

We are looking for candidates who have (requirements):

• Work experience (internships and volunteer work do not count).
• Complete upper secondary education or other education combined with work experience deemed relevant by the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.
• Basic knowledge of using digital tools
• Good knowledge of the Swedish language in both spoken and written form.
• Good physical ability to act in incidents
• Good mental stability and ability to handle challenging situations

It is advantageous if you have:

• Work experience from correctional services, security work, military, surveillance, psychiatry, or care and treatment work, or from other fields deemed relevant by the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.
• Multilingualism
• Experience in organizing or leading people in or outside of professional life, such as in sports or volunteer work.
• Driver's license (B)

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service places great importance on personal suitability.

Curious about working with us? Read more about the operations at Halmstad Prison on our website: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-tilloss/verksamhet/anstalt/halmstad/#verksamhet (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-tilloss/verksamhet/anstalt/halmstad/#verksamhet)

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 your CV will determine if 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. The agency strives for a balanced gender distribution and increased diversity.

Some positions are classified as security-sensitive, and a security screening with a background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. For certain security-sensitive positions, Swedish citizenship is required. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Read more about the security screening at: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/ (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/)

To submit your application, click on the application link in the ad. 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 ad.

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