Correctional Officer at Community Corrections Malmö

Kriminalvården · Vollzeit

Hyllie Boulevard 6E, Malmö, Schweden

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 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, community corrections, remand facilities, and inmate transportation. Read more about Community Corrections Malmö's activities on our website: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/frivardskontor/malmo/#verksamhet https://www.kriminalvarden.se/fangelse-frivard-och-hakte/frivard/ Community Corrections Malmö has approximately 200 employees and our office is located in Hyllie. Job Description Community Corrections' monitoring and response organization is part of the community corrections operation with the task of handling supervision for clients with electronic monitoring and attendance checks for clients sentenced to community service. You will be part of conducting various forms of monitoring or other necessary measures in the community corrections' various execution forms and will have the opportunity to participate in shaping the monitoring organization. You will work alongside community corrections inspectors and other correctional officers, which means it is important that you thrive in a flexible and dynamic environment. There is a strong focus on security-enhancing tasks such as access control for secure entry to our office and other security-related work such as drug testing and similar duties. Work tasks are performed both in community corrections facilities and out in the field. As a correctional officer you work on a schedule, and the position involves day shifts, evening shifts, and weekend work. Qualifications Your personal qualities are important, and to succeed in the role as a correctional officer you need to be confident, stable, and have good self-awareness, sound judgment, and integrity. You work closely with your colleagues in daily work, which requires strong collaboration skills and clear communication. You can plan and prioritize your work and take responsibility for driving your tasks forward. When circumstances change, you have the ability to adapt and maintain calm and professionalism even in demanding situations. The work also involves using various technical systems, which means you need to have an interest in technology and feel comfortable with digital tools. We are looking for you who have: Complete upper secondary education or other education combined with work experience that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service considers relevant Good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written Good computer skills Category B driver's license It is advantageous if you have: Accredited correctional officer training Work experience in correctional services, social care, psychiatry, healthcare and care work, conflict management, and/or security work Experience in security checks/access control Other relevant language skills 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 people, respect for the individual, and belief in human development. You are also aware of and understand how background, culture, and group affiliation affect you and others. Furthermore, with your approach, you are expected to contribute to everyone being treated equitably. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Other Information The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to remove the personal letter and replaced it with selection questions that are relevant for the position. Answers to the selection questions and your 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 compliance 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 placed in a security classification, and a security clearance with a background check will be conducted before an employment decision is made. For certain 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 setting applies. A probationary employment period 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 announcement. Questions about how to apply and upload your CV should be directed directly to Varbi. Questions about specific positions will be answered by the contact person indicated in the announcement. We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies and sellers of job advertisements. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has contracted agreements.