Decision Support for Parole Services in Linköping

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is growing – we are building new facilities, renovating, and expanding, and we are now looking for more employees. Our primary goal is to reduce recidivism – to break the cycle of crime. If we succeed, society will be safer and more secure for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation, detention centers, and client transportation. At the Probation Service in Östergötland, we practice trust-based management, which means freedom under responsibility and a significant opportunity to shape your workday within the framework of regulations and the demands of the tasks. In the Probation Service in Östergötland, we support each other. **JOB DESCRIPTION** The role as Decision Support in the area of Probation Services in Östergötland is an exciting and central position that works strategically, operationally, and administratively on issues related primarily to the client process. The Probation Services in Östergötland have offices in Linköping, Norrköping, and Västervik. We are now looking for a Decision Support for the Probation Service in Linköping, with a special mandate related to the enforcement team. As Decision Support, you will assist the operations within the area of Probation Services in Östergötland and work closely with the management functions of the operations, collaborating with staff who have an overarching mandate for the operational area, such as process support, security officers, and intelligence operators. In the role of Decision Support, you will assist the correctional inspector, probation officer, and other employees in their work with client decisions/client processes. Your assignment will involve making decisions on individual client cases based on delegation, ensuring the quality of decisions in relation to laws, regulations, and manuals in collaboration with colleagues, as well as ensuring the quality of language and other formalities. The work includes documenting the Probation Service's decision meetings and supporting employees in developing decisions and decision bases, as well as guiding them in client cases. Additionally, you will participate in the Probation Service's collegium and actively engage in the legal care forum/practice forum. The role also includes identifying needs and proposing structures for how the work can be conducted most effectively in dialogue with the manager and other employees, as well as driving the implementation of these processes. You will collaborate closely with other Decision Support staff in the operational area, with the opportunity to co-develop the role. **QUALIFICATIONS** We are looking for someone who is structured, has analytical skills, and can express themselves well in both speech and writing. You need to be flexible, able to plan and prioritize your work, and drive processes forward. Furthermore, you should work well with others, be attentive, listen, and communicate clearly, ensuring that messages are conveyed and expectations are clear to all parties involved. You should also have a coaching approach, a well-developed pedagogical ability, and high integrity. It is important to us that you share the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's fundamental values of a human perspective, respect for the individual, and a belief in people's will and ability to grow and develop. You should be aware of and understand how background, culture, and group affiliation affect you and others. Furthermore, you are expected to contribute to equitable treatment of all individuals. We place great importance on personal suitability. We are seeking someone with: • A Bachelor's degree with a focus on law, behavioral sciences, or political science, or other training complemented by relevant experience for the position. • Current experience from the Probation Service's operations. • Experience in case handling and exercising authority. • Good knowledge of administrative law. • Proficiency in the Swedish language, both spoken and written. It is advantageous if you have: • Experience working as Decision Support. • Experience in guiding or coaching tasks. • Recent experience working as a probation officer. • Experience with supervisory case handling, RBM-B, VSP, and PU. • Experience working with youth supervision. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. • Experience with internal and external cooperation. **OTHER INFORMATION** To be eligible for employment within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, you must meet high standards regarding appropriateness, judgment, security awareness, and confidentiality awareness, and comply with applicable laws. This means you uphold democratic values and the state values that apply to the operations of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Certain positions are classified for security purposes, and a security clearance with background checks will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. For certain security-classified positions, Swedish citizenship is required. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Read more about the security clearance process at: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/ The position may involve