Security Officer at Färingsö and Svartsjö Prisons, Ekerö

Kriminalvården · Full-time

Fiskaruddsvägen 10, Svartsjö, Sweden

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 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 transportation. The Stockholm West operations area in the picturesque Ekerö municipality includes the open prison Svartsjö, the semi-open women's prison Färingsö, and the remand prison Färingsö. Approximately 170 staff members and ten managers administer, lead, and develop the operations, which receive around 270 inmates. The largest professional group is correctional officers, but we also employ healthcare professionals, administrative staff, educators, production managers, and others. The inmates are engaged in education, various treatment programs, or woodwork, crafts, packaging, and assembly. The inmates also operate an ecological farm with grain cultivation and livestock management. Both prisons are within walking distance of each other and are accessible by bus or car. At both prisons, you park for free in our staff parking. Job Description As a Security Officer, you will become a key person in security work within Stockholm West, working under the Prison Inspector for Security and as part of the local security organization. The role combines operational and administrative tasks, making it both dynamic and developmental. You serve as a security advisor to the management group and work groups and represent the operations in security forums both internally and externally. A significant part of your work involves monitoring and developing security measures. You are responsible for planning, implementing, and documenting security training and have a central coordinating role for the entire operations area, which includes Färingsö and Svartsjö. Your main areas of responsibility include Developing and implementing procedures. You establish local work procedures and guidelines for the security handbook to ensure a high and consistent security standard. ISAP coordination. As the local ISAP coordinator, you analyze incident reports and contribute to improvements within the operations. Liaison with the Intelligence Department (UND). You are an important link between the security department and UND, which requires both integrity and strategic thinking. Supervision and quality assurance. You conduct regular inspections and lead the work with Q-säk (quality assurance of security work) together with management. Leadership and training. You are responsible for security meetings, orient new employees on security matters, and conduct security briefings for external stakeholders. Your role in the team Within Stockholm West, you collaborate with another Security Officer in a close partnership. You support each other as needed, creating continuity and flexibility in the operations. As a Security Officer, you are offered a unique opportunity to combine strategic security work with practical efforts in an organization that is constantly developing. Here you have a platform to grow professionally, make an impact, and make a difference! Qualifications We are looking for someone who is pedagogical and clear in your communication. You have a strong ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with both colleagues and managers. You work in a structured manner based on the organization's needs, take responsibility, and drive processes forward to achieve results. You are proactive and have the ability to turn ideas into action. At the same time, you are flexible and can adapt to changing circumstances to ensure that the operations develop in the right direction together with our team. We are looking for someone who has The Swedish Prison and Probation Service basic training Very good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written Experience working independently It is a merit if you have Academic education focused on security or other education combined with work experience that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service deems relevant, preferably in security Experience working with strategic and analytical tasks Work experience from another government agency Other Information The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has decided to remove the personal letter and replace it with selection questions that are relevant to the position. Your answers to the selection questions and your CV form the basis for determining whether you are qualified to move forward 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 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 as security-sensitive, and a security vetting 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 vetting here: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/ The position may involve war deployment at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Read more about war deployment 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 an even 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 respectfully but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of recruitment advertisements. 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