Crime Prevention Strategist

Do you have ideas for the future and are you driven by challenges? In Haninge, you will have the opportunity to develop alongside supportive colleagues who want to make a difference today. Right now, one of the most ambitious transformation efforts in our municipality's history is underway. We are building a new city, approximately 20 minutes from Söder. Join us on our journey. Welcome to a place where you can grow and make a difference! The work to increase safety and reduce crime is one of the municipality's highest strategic priorities. As a crime prevention strategist in the Safety and Security Unit, you will play a key role in this effort by driving and leading processes that contribute to strengthening and developing safety and reducing crime in Haninge municipality. Here, you will have the chance to influence the future and contribute your ideas in an inspiring and dynamic environment. Together with a dedicated team of colleagues who are passionate about making a difference, you will work strategically to develop solutions that benefit the entire municipality. The Safety and Security Unit is led by the municipality's Chief of Safety and Security. The unit currently includes two security coordinators, one crime prevention coordinator, and one safety coordinator. The unit will be strengthened with additional resources and competencies, where the role of crime prevention strategist is an important enhancement. This role is new, giving you significant opportunities to help shape both the mission and the position. Your mission is to: In the role of crime prevention strategist, you will initially focus on the municipality's work against welfare crimes, undue influence, and corruption. This is one of the municipality's most prioritized areas, where, based on a current situation analysis, you will have a central role in shaping the municipality's strategic work in this field. In close collaboration with the unit manager, you will implement structured working methods for the entire municipal organization’s efforts to prevent, analyze, detect, and investigate undue influence, corruption, and welfare crime. As a crime prevention strategist, you will lead the strategic work through cross-municipal collaboration. As a crime prevention strategist, you will also: - Drive cross-municipal projects and initiatives to increase awareness, knowledge, and the impact of the municipality's crime prevention efforts - Conduct environmental monitoring and analyze current trends and threats in the field - Facilitate cross-municipal collaboration and cooperation to develop effective methods and measures together with internal and external stakeholders - Follow up, analyze, and evaluate initiatives to ensure the quality and effectiveness of implemented measures - Act as an expert and advisor by producing reports and materials for decision-making regarding strategic directions and positions - Represent the municipality in internal and external networks within the crime prevention field We are looking for someone who is: - Independent and adaptable to changing conditions and challenges - Self-driven with a high ability to advance your own projects - Goal- and results-oriented to achieve set objectives - Relationship-building and works effectively in teams, both within your organization and with external stakeholders - Communicative with the ability to engage and express yourself clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing in Swedish, and can convey important messages - Strategic and possesses an analytical holistic view - Quality-conscious and has a problem-solving approach We are looking for someone who has: - A degree in political science, economics, or equivalent experience deemed relevant by the employer - Experience in investigation, analytical work, quality management, or equivalent experience deemed relevant by the employer - Experience in municipal operations - Several years of experience in strategic crime prevention and safety-enhancing work within the public sector What we can offer you: - A meaningful mission where you can make a difference in increasing safety and well-being for everyone living, visiting, and working in Haninge - A municipality at the forefront, where investments in safety-enhancing measures and crime prevention work are high-priority areas - Good working conditions and a workplace that values diversity, engagement, and quality, with a focus on development through participation We are located in bright, pleasant office spaces with good parking options and proximity to shopping centers, restaurants, natural areas with swimming, skiing, and running trails, as well as Handen commuter train station. We have free access to a gym in the municipal building, wellness grants, and the possibility of vacation swapping and working some hours remotely. Additional Information: Before employment, we may conduct a background check. These checks are carried out by an external supplier and take place in the final stages of the recruitment process. We welcome your application! In this recruitment, we have already made our selections of advertising channels and partners. We kindly but firmly decline any form of assistance with recruitment from external parties. Haninge municipality sees diversity as a strength and welcomes all applicants. Our competency-based recruitment methodology aims to focus on the individual's competencies and thereby counteract discrimination.