Data Protection Officer

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is growing - we are building new facilities, renovating, and expanding, and are now seeking more employees. Our most important goal is to reduce recidivism - to break the vicious cycle. If we succeed, society becomes safer for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation, remand centers, and client transportation. The Legal Department consists of four units - the Client Legal Unit, the Agency Legal Unit, the Information Management Unit, and the Planning and Coordination Unit. The Planning and Coordination Unit is responsible for agency and departmental governance issues, legislative work and certain related development assignments, coordination of the Legal Department's joint processes, as well as the staff responsibility board's secretariat. DUTIES As a data protection officer, your task is to monitor the agency's compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have both a supportive and supervisory role in ensuring that personal data is processed correctly and legally. The data protection officer will collect information about how the agency processes personal data and provide information and advice about the GDPR and related legislation. You will also serve as a contact point for the supervisory authority, registered individuals, and agency staff. The work as a data protection officer includes monitoring internal compliance with the GDPR and other applicable data protection legislation, reporting on deficiencies and development needs in data protection issues, assisting in investigating personal data incidents, and providing advice on impact assessments. Furthermore, you will conduct external monitoring, networking, and knowledge acquisition in the field. The position is located in the Legal Department, Planning and Coordination Unit, but in the role of data protection officer, you have an independent position in the organization and report directly to agency management. There are good opportunities for remote work of up to 60 percent depending on individual circumstances. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone who takes responsibility for their task, takes initiative, independently structures their approach, drives processes forward, and achieves results. You have the courage to act according to your own convictions. You are meticulous and well aware of goals and quality standards. You are a person who works well with others by being attentive and communicative. It is important to us that you share the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's fundamental values of a humane view of humanity, respect for the individual, and belief in human will and ability to develop. You are aware of and understand how background, culture, and group affiliation affect yourself and others. Furthermore, you are expected to contribute through your approach to ensure everyone is treated equally. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. We are seeking someone who has: • Legal university degree • Previous experience as a data protection representative or data protection officer, or have otherwise worked in the field • Good knowledge of the GDPR and related legislation • Very good ability to express yourself well verbally and in writing in Swedish It is meritorious if you have: • Training in data protection • Law degree • Notary certification • Experience working in public service OTHER The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to remove the personal letter and replace it with selection questions relevant to the position. The answers to the selection questions and CV will 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 comply with applicable laws. This means standing up for democratic values and the state value base that applies to the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's operations. Some positions are placed in security class, and a security assessment with register check will be conducted before a decision on employment is made. Some security-classified positions require Swedish citizenship. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Read more about the security assessment at: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/ The position may involve wartime placement at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Read more about wartime placement at: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/ Individual salary setting is applied. Probationary employment may be applied. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service strives for gender balance and increased diversity. To submit your application, click on the application link in the advertisement. Questions about how to apply and upload your CV should be directed to Visma Recruit. Questions about specific jobs