Decision Support Specialist for Probation Services, Nyköping

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 more 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 authority responsible for prisons, probation services, remand centers, and client transportation. About the Workplace The Swedish Prison and Probation Service Region Midt has operations in Södermanland, Västmanland, Uppland, Värmland, and Närke. The Probation Services Mälardalen operational area consists of probation offices in Nyköping, Västerås, Uppsala, and Eskilstuna. We are now seeking a specialist with placement in Nyköping, where the probation office is centrally located and the service area covers Södermanland with 7 municipalities. Job Description As a decision support specialist, you will provide support to probation inspectors and correctional supervisors in their work with client decisions. Your assignment is to ensure quality of decisions in dialogue with colleagues in accordance with laws, regulations, and handbooks, as well as to ensure quality of language and other formal matters. Your duties include serving as secretary at probation decision meetings and assisting colleagues in developing decisions, decision documentation, and guidance on specific client cases. Following delegation, you will also make decisions in individual client matters. Part of the role involves participating in probation staff meetings and actively engaging in the legal care forums/practice forums that take place. Your role also includes identifying needs and proposing structures in dialogue with management and colleagues for how work can be conducted most effectively. Qualifications We are seeking someone with experience working in the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, strong knowledge of administrative law, and experience handling public administrative matters. To succeed in this role, you need to be organized and able to express yourself well both verbally and in writing. You must be flexible, able to plan and prioritize your work, and drive your processes forward. Furthermore, you need to work well with other people, listen, and communicate clearly to ensure messages are received and expectations are clear for all involved parties. You also need to have well-developed pedagogical abilities. You thrive working independently but can also take on tasks that need immediate prioritization on short notice. For us, it is important that you share the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's fundamental values of a humane view of people, respect for the individual, and belief in people's will and ability to develop. You are also aware of and understand how background, culture, and group affiliation affect you and others. Furthermore, you are expected to contribute through your approach to ensuring that everyone is treated equally. We place great importance on personal suitability. Working hours: Daytime, Monday to Friday, flexible work arrangement. Some evening duties. We are looking for someone with: • Bachelor's degree, preferably in law or behavioral science, or another academic degree combined with relevant experience • Experience from the Swedish Prison and Probation Service • Experience handling public administrative matters • Strong knowledge of administrative law • Strong Swedish language skills in both speech and writing It is also advantageous to have: • Experience from probation services • Experience working with legal decisions • Class B driver's license Other Information The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to eliminate the cover 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 eligible 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 uphold democratic values and the government values that apply to the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Certain positions are classified as security-classified, and a security clearance with background 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. Read more about security clearance here: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/ The position may involve civil contingency placement with the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Read more about civil contingency placement here: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/ Individual salary determination applies. Trial 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 job posting. Questions about how to apply and upload your CV should be directed to Varbi. Questions about specific positions will be answered by the contact person specified in the posting. We respectfully but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sales representatives of job postings. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has procurement agreements in place.

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