Custody Officer in Luleå

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About the Workplace Are you ready for a greater challenge? The Police Authority is Sweden's largest government agency with approximately 40,700 employees throughout the country. With us, you have the opportunity to contribute to the Police's mission – to increase safety and reduce crime in society. The Police District of Norrbotten is Sweden's largest and most northerly region and is one of the police districts in the North region. The geographical area spans 14 municipalities – from Arvidsjaur Municipality in the south to Kiruna Municipality in the north. The Police District of Norrbotten is divided into four local police areas: Luleå/Boden, Northern Lapland, Piteå/Älvdal, and Eastern Norrbotten. At the district level there is also an investigations section, a response unit, and a dog unit. Furthermore, there is a district office. The Local Police Area of Luleå/Boden is part of the Police District of Norrbotten. Within the local police area there are response and crime prevention activities, investigation teams, and support and service functions. We are now seeking a Custody Officer for Luleå. Job Responsibilities Your primary task will be to work in our custody facility by receiving and handling persons who are deprived of their liberty and being their closest contact during their time in the custody facility. Many are deprived of liberty in order to investigate crimes, but it can also involve shorter detentions due to, for example, intoxication. You will also work with simple investigative measures in custody as well as other common administrative tasks such as transcription of interviews and other administrative tasks within evidence handling. In addition to the above tasks, you may also, when needed, perform other tasks within internal and external service, for example work at reception, evidence handling, and intake of reports. Work at another location within the county may occur. Work pace varies depending on the tasks and the work can be physically demanding, which requires that you are in good health. Qualifications This is an opportunity for you who have: Upper secondary school diploma or equivalent education, or training combined with work experience that the employer deems equivalent Work experience working with and meeting people in vulnerable and/or problematic situations that the employer deems relevant B-level driver's license (for manually operated vehicles) Good computer skills Good ability to express yourself in Swedish in speech and writing Good understanding of the English language and ability to express yourself well in English It is meritorious for the position if you also have: Current work experience having worked with persons deprived of liberty, such as criminal care, custody officer, HVB/SiS-home, security personnel, security guard, or other experience that the employer deems relevant At least 1 year of current work experience working with and meeting people in vulnerable and/or problematic situations that the employer deems relevant Basic understanding of legal terminology acquired through education or work experience Other language skills beyond Swedish or English that the employer deems relevant where you can use the language in your professional practice Personal Qualities As an employee, you are the face of the police and are expected to work with engagement, accessibility, and efficiency. Since this is a dynamic role where you will work with many different tasks and meet people in various situations, the position requires that you have a flexible working approach where you can quickly adapt and have a flexible attitude toward which tasks should be performed. The role will also make demands on your ability to cooperate with many different functions within the agency. This means that you can work independently but also have a good ability to collaborate and cooperate in a team where cooperation is a large part of everyday work. You will also meet people in a vulnerable position, which places demands on your conduct and your ability to communicate. Furthermore, we see that you have a high degree of personal maturity and are secure in yourself. You act professionally and conduct yourself with integrity. You are a trustworthy person who is comfortable taking your own initiative, making your own decisions, and solving the problems you face. Union Representatives SACO, Polisförbundet, Fackförbundet ST, SEKO Polisen, all can be reached via the police switchboard 114 14 Other Information Work Location: Luleå. Work at another location may occur. Work Schedule: Period planned 5:3. Round-the-clock operations (day, evening, weekend, and night shifts). Start Date: By agreement Position: Custody Officer Apply by attaching your CV (we do not want a cover letter) and answering the selection questions. The questions are based on the job requirements for this recruitment and your answers form the basis for the selection made in the process. Answering the questions is a requirement for your application to be considered complete. Please note that requirements and any merits must be met at the time of application. We use e-recruitment to streamline and ensure the quality of our recruitment work. Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Police's recruitment support system Visma Recruit. If you have protected personal information, references, or similar information that you consider to be sensitive, we recommend that you contact the responsible HR consultant before proceeding with your application. If you want to supplement your application, contact the responsible HR consultant. Employment with the Police Authority may be initiated with a probationary period of six months. The Police Authority is Sweden's largest government agency. We offer you a workplace that stimulates diversity, creativity, and personal development. Read more about our benefits as an employee of the police at: https://polisen.se/erbjudande We conduct our operations according to our core values: engagement, efficiency, and accessibility. As an employee of the police, you work for equal treatment. This is a prerequisite for legal certainty, legal protection, and for the police's legitimacy in society. As a representative of the police, you respect the equal worth of all and create trust in the police. Read more about the police and our operations at polisen.se Warm welcome with your application! We decline calls and emails from those wishing to sell advertising and recruitment services.About the Workplace Are you ready for a greater challenge? The Police Authority is Sweden's largest government agency with approximately 40,700 employees throughout the country. With us, you have the opportunity to contribute to the Police's mission – to increase safety and reduce crime in society. The Police District of Norrbotten is Sweden's largest and most northerly region and is one of the police districts in the North region. The geographical area spans 14 municipalities – from Arvidsjaur Municipality in the south to Kiruna Municipality in the north. The Police District of Norrbotten is…

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job

Status

active

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public

City

Luleå

Address

Skeppsbrogatan 37

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65.586043501363, 22.159501716172copyopen in

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Published

15. 7. 2026

Edited

27. 7. 2026

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