Probation Inspectors for the Probation Service, Gothenburg

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 seeking additional staff members. Our most important goal is to reduce recidivism – 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 facilities, and client transport. Learn more about the Gothenburg Probation Service's operations on our website: Probation Service Gothenburg Rosenlund: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/frivardskontor/frivarden-goteborg-rosenlund/#verksamhet Probation Service Gothenburg Ullevi: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/frivardskontor/frivarden-goteborg-ullevi/#verksamhet Previously, we examined the key factors in employee satisfaction and retention at the Gothenburg Probation Service. The majority responded that it primarily depends on our important, clear public mandate and the specific client population we have the opportunity to work with daily. Our staff experience pride in the government authority they exercise and the meaningful work they perform. Another important factor is trust in colleagues and management in the form of support, camaraderie, and an unpretentious work environment. They particularly appreciate colleagues' professional approach, high level of education, and respectful treatment. Many value opportunities for professional development, training, experience sharing, variety in work tasks, and the opportunity to have a mentor and supervisor during the introduction period. Benefits that our employees value highly are job security and the ability to influence their working hours through flexible scheduling. We offer longer vacation than many other employers, and our offices are conveniently located on Ullevigatan and in Rosenlund, next to Feskekörka and a few minutes' walk from Järntorget. In this recruitment, we are seeking new staff members for both offices. At the Gothenburg Probation Service, we have approximately 300 employees and we continue to expand. Job Description At the Gothenburg Probation Service, work is organized in teams that primarily work with: - Clients who are conditionally released or sentenced to supervision - Youth supervision - Clients sentenced to community service - Preparation for client release from prison - Motivation and treatment programs - Intensive supervision with electronic monitoring, known as electronic tagging - Personal investigations and statements to the court where you recommend appropriate sanctions. As a probation inspector, you will have individual responsibility for your cases and will have considerable contact and client interaction in your daily work. You will conduct risk and needs assessments and develop plans for clients' time in the criminal justice system. A large part of today's probation work is conducted using the KRIMSTICS method, which is an approach that combines structured risk assessments with a conversational method based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Administration and documentation are part of the work. It is important that you are comfortable working in a structured manner based on legislation, are at ease in client-centered work consisting of multiple and long-term contact interactions, and work with evidence-based interventions to prevent recidivism and exercise government authority. In this recruitment, we are seeking probation inspectors who work as supervisors as well as probation inspectors who work with motivation and treatment programs. Qualifications For the position of probation inspector, you must have good judgment, be able to work independently and take initiative, as well as have a strong ability to collaborate. As a person, you are engaged and see opportunities in the work, have a structured and quality-conscious work approach. You are stable, clear in your communication, and can set boundaries within the scope of your assignment. To thrive and succeed in your role, 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 belief that people are capable of development. You are also aware of and understand how background, culture, and group affiliation affect you and others. Furthermore, your approach should contribute to everyone being treated equitably. As the Swedish Prison and Probation Service grows and builds new facilities, it is also important to be flexible and open to change. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. We are seeking candidates who have: An academic degree (at least bachelor's level), preferably in behavioral science, law, social work, or social science, or other academic education combined with experience that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service deems relevant Strong ability to express yourself well in both spoken and written Swedish It is also advantageous to have: Well-documented work experience in criminal justice, social care, psychiatry, or healthcare and social services Experience with CBT-based interventions Experience in investigation work with a focus on risk and needs assessments Experience in government authority work Experience working with our target population Experience with documentation and case management Experience with the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's Program Leader Training or other education with a treatment focus that the Service deems relevant. Other Information The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to eliminate the personal letter and replaced it with selection questions relevant to the position. Your answers to the selection questions and your CV will form the basis for determining 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 compliance with applicable laws. This means you stand up for democratic values and the state values that apply to the Service's operations. Read more about security vetting here: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/ Individual salary negotiation applies. A probationary period may be applied.

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