Chief (Criminal Care Inspector) at Arnö Remand Prison

About 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. When we succeed, society becomes safer and more secure for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation services, remand prisons, and prisoner transport. The Nyköping Business Area consists of both a prison and a remand facility with places in security class 2 and is located on the outskirts of Nyköping. In total, the business area has approximately 200 places. The Nyköping Business Area includes Nyköping Remand Prison, Nyköping Prison, and Arnö Remand Prison. Currently, the business area has a total of approximately 157 employees plus resource staff and 9 managers who manage, lead, and develop operations. The largest professional group is correctional officers, but the area also employs healthcare professionals, administrative staff, educators, production managers, and others. The business area is undergoing organizational changes, like many other parts of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, to meet the growing needs for correctional interventions in society. Due to this, we are now seeking an additional chief (Criminal Care Inspector) at Arnö Remand Prison. Job Description Within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, you work with a complex and important societal mission in a modern authority where you can make a difference. You will join a workplace that values participation, personal development, and commitment. As chief at Arnö Remand Prison, in addition to being an accessible and present leader, you will be involved in the daily work of developing security and client-centered work together with your staff. You will lead, develop, and follow up on operations and provide support to your colleagues, working closely with your peers in the management group. The role includes personnel, budget, and workplace environment responsibility for approximately 20 employees. You will be part of the Nyköping Business Area's management group, where the Criminal Care Director and your management colleagues form an important platform for your leadership as well as expert support regarding operational matters as you get to know your new area. The motto is to "work together, not just at the same time." Qualifications We are looking for someone who collaborates easily and has the ability to engage others. You communicate clearly and can adapt your message based on your audience's circumstances. You remain calm and professional even in demanding situations and can adapt to changing conditions. In your professional role, you have an analytical perspective, strong problem-solving skills, and previous experience with change management, as in this current role you will work with your staff to drive development and change initiatives within one of the world's best correctional systems. The role is strategic and sometimes operational as you will be involved in operations-related matters with rapid transitions. Therefore, it is important that you can switch between different tasks and adapt quickly when needed. This requires your ability to create structure, achieve results, and exercise trust-based and close leadership. Of course, you have a strong commitment to society and share the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's core values of a humane perspective on humanity, respect for the individual, and belief in people's willingness and ability to develop. You also understand how background, culture, and group affiliation affect both yourself and others. We place great importance on your personal qualities. We are looking for someone with: Academic education or other education combined with work experience Management experience (personnel, workplace environment, and budget responsibility) Good knowledge of the Swedish language in both speech and writing It is also meritorious to have: Current experience working within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service Experience working in remand prison operations, preferably in a management role Experience exercising government authority, preferably within the justice system Relevant experience from other public sector operations Documented leadership training Other Information The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to eliminate the cover letter and replace it with selection questions relevant to the position. Your answers to the selection questions and your CV will determine whether you are qualified to proceed in the process. To become eligible for employment with 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 you uphold democratic values and the state values that apply to the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's operations. Certain positions are classified in a security class, and a security vetting with criminal record check will be conducted before an employment 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. Learn more about security vetting here: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/ The position may involve war placement at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Learn more about war placement here: 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 equal gender distribution and increased diversity. To submit your application, click the application link in the advertisement. Questions about how to apply and upload your CV should be directed directly to Varbi. Questions about specific jobs will be answered by the contact person specified in the advertisement. We politely but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies and sellers of recruitment advertisements. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has procurement agreements in place.

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