Fire Safety Expert 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 becomes safer and more secure for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation, remand facilities, and client transport.

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is now seeking a fire safety expert for the Technical Security section. The section consists of experts and administrators who together are responsible for requirements within security systems, coordination of secure communication, and the agency's overall strategic fire safety work.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The role of Expert is based on three main areas: prevention, strengthening, and development. In the Security Department, you will have a central function for the entire Swedish Prison and Probation Service. The complex operations of the agency in relation to the increased need for more places for inmates in prisons and remand facilities present you with significant challenges but also great opportunities to lead the agency's work in fire safety issues. You will have many collaborative areas and, together with two other experts, drive fire safety matters. The tasks will be shaped together in the group, and the content of the position can be partially adapted depending on your experience and interests.

The work includes, among other things, investigation and management of issues related to technical fire safety so that fire safety matters are considered and handled correctly throughout the agency. In your work, you will take into account current legislation and relate it to the organization of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service to prevent risks and achieve reasonable fire safety for both new construction and existing operations. Support and guidance in fire matters will be provided to several national and regional functions within both security and property. You will also work with organizational fire safety and assist our various operations through advice and training in fire safety. In addition to systematic fire safety work, additional tasks in other security technical areas may be included.

The position involves some travel within Sweden.

Feel free to read more about what it's like to work at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service here: Swedish Prison and Probation Service (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/fordelar-medatt-jobba-hos-oss)

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone with good collaboration skills, who creates contacts and maintains relationships. You have a good understanding of how people absorb knowledge and adapt your way of conveying a message to the recipient. As a person, you take initiative and achieve results. Furthermore, you see the bigger picture and consider the broader perspective.

For us, it is important that you share the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's fundamental values of 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 through your approach. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Degree in Fire Engineering or other education combined with experience deemed relevant by the Swedish Prison and Probation Service
• Experience in working with the construction process and management of technical fire safety
• Experience in preventive fire safety work
• Very good knowledge of laws and regulations regarding fire (for example, the Fire Protection Act, the National Board of Housing, Building and Planning's building regulations, and SBF 110)
• In-depth knowledge of technical fire safety
• Ability to express yourself well in speech and writing in Swedish
• Driving license B

It is advantageous if you have:

• Training in fire safety
• Pedagogical education
• Experience in supervisory work
• Experience in educational work
• Experience in the operations of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service
• Experience in working with complex buildings and requirements from a tenant perspective
• Knowledge of the operations of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service
• Knowledge of security technical systems

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 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 operations of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.

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.

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 indicated in the advertisement.

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.