Detention Officer to Skellefteå

About the Workplace Are you ready for a significant 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. Police Area Västerbotten is one of the police areas in Region North and operates throughout Västerbotten County. The geographic area spans 15 municipalities. Police Area Västerbotten is divided into three local police areas: Umeå, Southern Lapland, and Skellefteå. Within the local police area of Skellefteå, there are intervention and crime prevention activities, investigation units, and support services. We are now seeking a detention officer for Skellefteå. Job Responsibilities Your primary task will be to work in our detention facility by receiving and handling persons who are deprived of liberty and being their primary contact during their time in the detention premises. Many individuals are detained for the purpose of investigating crimes, but it can also involve shorter detentions due to, for example, intoxication. You will also work on basic investigative measures in the detention facility as well as other common administrative tasks such as transcription of interviews and other administrative tasks related to evidence management. In addition to the above duties, you may also, if needed, perform other work tasks within internal and external services, for example, work at reception, evidence management, and report taking. Work at other locations 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 education 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 · Category B driving license (for manual transmission vehicles) · Good computer skills · Good ability to express yourself in Swedish both verbally and in 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 working with persons deprived of liberty, such as in criminal care, detention officer, residential care facilities, security officer, 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 · Language skills other than Swedish or English that the employer deems relevant where you can use the language in your professional practice Personal Qualities As a person, you are self-assured and conduct yourself with maturity and integrity. In stressful situations, you can act calmly, in a controlled manner, and professionally. You apply a high level of security awareness, which means you are reliable in situations where physical violence may occur. As work pace varies and tasks can differ, you must have a flexible approach. Furthermore, you have good teamwork ability and relate to others in a responsive and smooth manner. We will place great emphasis on personal qualities. Other Information Trade Union Representatives: SACO-S Region North, Police Federation Region North, ST within Police Region North, and SEKO Police can be reached via the Police switchboard 114 14. Work Location: Skellefteå. Work at other locations may occur. Working Hours: Round-the-clock operations (day, evening, weekends, and night). Start Date: By agreement Position: Detention Officer Apply by attaching your CV (we do not want a cover letter) and answering the selection questions. The questions are based on the requirements profile for this recruitment, and your answers form the basis for the selection process. Answering the questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete. Please note that requirements and any merits must be fulfilled at the time of application. We use e-recruitment to streamline and quality assure the recruitment process. Applications for this position will only be accepted through the Police recruitment system Visma Recruit. If you have protected personal information, references, or similar information that you deem as sensitive, we recommend that you contact the responsible HR consultant before proceeding with your application. If you wish to supplement your application, please contact the responsible HR consultant. Employment with the Police Authority may begin with a six-month probationary period. The Police Authority is Sweden's largest government agency. We offer you a workplace that stimulates diversity, creativity, and personal development. Please read about our benefits as an employee of the police at: https://polisen.se/erbjudande We conduct our operations according to the state's value base principles: democracy, legality, objectivity, free opinion formation, respect, and efficiency and service. As an employee of the police, you are expected to act according to these principles and contribute to their maintenance. This is a prerequisite for legal certainty, legal protection, and the police's legitimacy in society. As a representative of the police, you respect the equal value of all and build trust in the police. Please read more about the police and our operations at polisen.se We warmly welcome your application! We decline calls and emails from those wishing to sell advertising and recruitment services.

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