Expert at the Capacity and Analysis Section

About the Swedish Prison and Probation Service The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is growing – we are building new facilities, renovating and expanding existing ones, and are now seeking additional staff members. Our most important goal is to reduce reoffending – to break the cycle of crime. When we succeed, society becomes safer and more secure for everyone. We are the agency responsible for prisons, probation services, remand centers, and prisoner transport. The Capacity and Analysis Section is responsible for identifying changes in the external environment, driving development and adaptation of the prison service's infrastructure concerning prisons, remand centers, and probation offices in relation to identified needs. The section's overarching mission is to ensure that, in both the short and long term, there is a bed capacity that corresponds with occupancy and client development trends. The section also coordinates the assessment of operational conditions for creating capacity for prison and remand center operations, and coordinates regional and national capacity and occupancy matters while providing effective support for creating additional places. The Capacity and Analysis Section is growing and adapting its organization to fulfill its mission. Work is currently conducted in two groups, an operational and a strategic group, but this division may change depending on how the section's mission evolves. Job Description In your role as an expert at the Capacity and Analysis Section, you will, among other things, work with specifying requirements for upcoming projects based on the prison, remand center, and probation divisions' areas of responsibility and participate in various phases of ongoing capacity expansion projects while ensuring the operational conditions for these projects. This work will be conducted in close collaboration with regional and local levels as well as relevant departments at headquarters. You will conduct risk and gap analyses as well as needs assessments in order to optimize the operation's internal flows and flexible bed utilization while coordinating specific processes related to capacity needs at the national, regional, and local levels. You will receive your own assignments or represent the section, unit, or department in others' assignments. You will also prepare decision-making materials for, particularly, the Department Director of Prisons, Remand Centers and Probation, and agency leadership. Travel is part of the position. Work Location: Malmö, Gothenburg, Linköping, Norrköping, Stockholm, Örebro, or Härnösand Qualifications For the role of expert, we are looking for someone who plans, organizes, and prioritizes work in an efficient manner. You have the ability to analyze, break down, and solve complex problems while having the courage to act according to your own conviction. Furthermore, you work well with others, have an ease in creating valuable contacts and relationships. To thrive and succeed in your assignment, it is important that you share the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's fundamental values of a humane view of humanity, respect for the individual, and the belief that people are capable of development. You are also aware of and understand how background, culture, and group affiliation affect yourself and others. Furthermore, your approach is expected to contribute to everyone being treated equitably. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. We are looking for someone who has: An academic degree in, or alternatively education in combination with experience that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service considers equivalent Experience with independent and qualified investigation and development work within public administration Experience in handling large amounts of information during periods of very high work pace and independently making assessments within mandate Experience in processing, drafting, and communicating complex information and materials in an easily understandable way Knowledge of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's various operational branches Ability to seamlessly switch between strategic, tactical, and operational perspectives Ability to express yourself well orally and in writing in Swedish It is also meritorious to have: Experience of project-based work Experience with requirements specification Experience in the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's core operations, as a manager, expert, or equivalent Experience with regional or national processes Experience in complex processes Experience with building processes and associated legislation Experience with municipal administration and its decision-making processes Other Information The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to remove the cover letter and replaced it with selection questions that are relevant to the position. Your answers to the selection questions and CV form the basis for whether you are qualified to proceed in the process. To be considered for employment with the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, you must meet high standards regarding suitability, judgment, security and confidentiality awareness, and must comply with applicable laws. This means that you uphold democratic values and the state values that apply to the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's operations. Certain positions are classified as security-sensitive, and in such cases a security vetting with background checks 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. Read more about security vetting here: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/ The position may involve emergency placement at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Read more about emergency 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 announcement. Questions about how to apply and upload your CV should be directed to Varbi. Questions about specific jobs will be answered by the contact person specified in the announcement. We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment firms as well as recruitment advertisement vendors. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has contracted agreements.

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