Kriminalvården is Growing – Administrator for the Probation Service in Linköping

Kriminalvården is growing – we are building new, 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, and client transport.

Read more about the Probation Service in Linköping on our website: Probation Service Linköping (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/frivardskontor/linkoping/#verksamhet)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The administration is a service function at the probation office, and you will be part of a team of four people responsible for administering client cases, including registering incoming cases, processing decisions, court handling, etc. As an administrator, you are the face of the probation office and meet clients and other external visitors daily in our reception, which you staff together with the rest of the team. The reception also handles a large number of incoming calls from clients, partners, and the public. The work involves following the instructions for administrative work that exist both nationally and locally.

Together with other administrators, you will drive the operations based on the current assignments. The administration is responsible for archives, diaries, mail handling, orders, some invoice management, and handling the authority's incoming emails. The work also includes supporting and assisting the caseworkers working in probation.

QUALIFICATIONS

The work as an administrator is a service function, which requires you to be service-oriented and proactive. For us, this means that you are accommodating in your approach and have the interest, willingness, and ability to help others and make the operations run smoothly. You are calm and secure in yourself and can handle stressful situations well. Furthermore, you have the ability to plan, structure, and prioritize your work effectively. We also see that you, as an applicant, are flexible and can easily adapt to changing circumstances and find solutions in arising situations. Your ability to collaborate is very good, and you find it easy to build relationships. We expect you to have a well-developed administrative ability.

To thrive and succeed in your role, it is important that you share Kriminalvården's fundamental values of a humane view of people, respect for the individual, and the belief that people can 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 everyone being treated equally with your approach. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

We are looking for someone who has:

• At least a high school diploma
• Several years of experience in administration
• Good IT skills
• Good knowledge and ability to express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish.

It is advantageous if you have:

• Experience of administrative work in public administration
• Individual courses at university/college that the employer deems relevant for the position.
• Experience of working in a supportive or service function

OTHER

Kriminalvården has chosen to remove the personal letter and replaced it with selection questions relevant to the position. The answers to the selection questions and your CV will form the basis for whether you are qualified to proceed in the process.

To be considered for employment within Kriminalvården, you must meet high standards regarding suitability, judgment, security, and confidentiality awareness and comply with applicable laws. This means that you stand up for democratic values and the state values that apply to Kriminalvården's operations.

Some positions are placed 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. Kriminalvården 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 Kriminalvården. 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.

Kriminalvården strives for a balanced gender distribution and increased diversity.

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 ask for no direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies or sellers of recruitment ads. Kriminalvården has contracted agreements.