Vacant job

At the Swedish Migration Agency, we work with one of today's major societal challenges – migration. We have a total of approximately 6,000 employees here, and we have an unusually important job!

We are looking for Detention Officers for the detention facilities in Åstorp and Ljungbyhed.

At a detention unit, individuals who have received a deportation or removal decision and need to be available for enforcement are placed. A person may also be detained if their right to stay in the country or their identity needs to be investigated. The detention facility is a closed unit, and operations run 24/7. The work is based on current legislation where legal certainty, dignity, and safety are paramount.

As an employee at the Swedish Migration Agency, you can expect a rewarding job in a dynamic environment characterized by a focus on continuous improvement, collaboration, and respect for the individual. At the Swedish Migration Agency, you make a difference and contribute to the public good, while enjoying a secure and stable employment.

What does a Detention Officer do?

The role involves duties such as care, supervision, search, and security. You conduct interviews during check-in and check-out, as well as to inform about decisions. You identify and handle any special needs of the detainees and organize activities for them. Furthermore, you ensure a calm, safe, and secure environment at the detention facility by performing security checks and searches. Participation in transports, responsibility for food handling, and some administrative tasks are also part of the job. The work can be physically demanding to some extent.

In summary, the role of Detention Officer is diverse, varied, and developmental, fitting for you who want to work at the intersection of care and security where no day is like the other. You can read more about the role here.

Who are you?

We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a team and has good collaboration skills, is empathetic, and resolves conflicts constructively. You have good self-awareness and can distinguish between the personal and the professional.

Since the operations are dynamic, you need to be secure and stable even under stress or in pressured situations, maintain a realistic perspective, and focus on the right things. You thrive on variation and adapt easily to changing circumstances, adjusting your viewpoint and approach accordingly.

In our work as civil servants, high demands are also placed on judgment and a high level of security and confidentiality awareness.

The ideal candidate has

• A high school education or equivalent knowledge acquired in other ways
• Experience in work requiring good service and professional treatment
• Very good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written
• Good knowledge of English
• A valid driver's license (Category B)

It is an advantage if you have

• Experience working with people in vulnerable situations
• Experience in social work, such as care, mental health, addiction, or similar
• Experience working in locked environments, such as detention, correctional services, forensic psychiatry, or similar operations

Details

Employment type: Permanent position with a 6-month probation period

Working hours: Scheduled shifts, two- or three-shift system

Location: Åstorp or Ljungbyhed, please specify in your application which detention facility you prefer

Start date: According to agreement

Benefits: Read about our employment benefits here.

The Swedish Migration Agency may conduct checks in the police's suspicion and criminal record registers before making a decision on employment.

Application

We welcome your application documents by [%insert period%]. We receive your application via our recruitment system.

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About the recruitment process

For us, it is important that all competence on the labor market is utilized. Therefore, we welcome all applicants and strive for an even gender distribution and diversity. As a government agency, we recruit based on merit and skill. You can read more about what this means at arbetsgivarverket.se.

You do not need to attach a cover letter with your application, but we request that you answer the selection questions as clearly and thoroughly as possible so that we can fairly assess your experience and determine if you are qualified 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 potential interview, you may also be asked questions related to security.

If you wish to contact union representatives, contact details for Saco-S, Seko, and ST can be found at the bottom of the page "Vacant Jobs and Interest Registration" on migrationsverket.se: Questions and answers about applying for jobs at the Swedish Migration Agency.

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

If you have protected personal data, or other information that you consider sensitive, you should contact [email protected] before submitting your application so we can tell you more about our security routines.

The Swedish Migration Agency's processing of personal data

The Swedish Migration Agency's recruitment takes place entirely within our own organization or through procured suppliers. Therefore, we kindly request not to receive phone calls and emails from recruitment agencies and ad sellers.

Open to all
We focus on your competence, not your other prerequisites. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to your needs.