Kriminalvården
The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is expanding – we are building new facilities, renovating, and adding to our teams, and are now seeking more employees. Our primary goal is to reduce recidivism – to break the vicious cycle. If we succeed, society will be safer and more secure for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation services, detention centers, and client transportation.
Read more about the probation service in Halmstad on our website: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/frivardskontor/halmstad/#verksamhet
As a probation officer, you will be responsible for clients on conditional release as well as clients sentenced to probation who are under supervision. The probation service also oversees intensive supervision with electronic monitoring, known as an electronic ankle monitor, and community service. The work within the probation service largely consists of investigative work, conducting risk and needs assessments, and developing execution plans. Probation officers also lead treatment programs for probation clients.
As a probation officer, you actively participate in outreach efforts directed at clients, including structured conversations based on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivating participation in program activities, or assisting with release preparations for clients held in prison. Probation officers also conduct personal investigations and provide opinions to the court, suggesting appropriate sanctions. The probation office in Halmstad primarily operates in work teams with some specialization. Administration and documentation are part of the job.
We are looking for someone who is secure, stable, and has good self-awareness. You have a solid understanding of how people absorb knowledge and adapt your communication style according to the recipient’s circumstances. In your professional practice, you possess good judgment and integrity. As a probation officer, you need to have strong collaboration skills and be able to communicate clearly. Additionally, you should have a physical condition that allows you to act physically if the situation requires it.
To thrive and succeed in your role, it is essential that you share the core values of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service regarding a humane view of humanity, respect for the individual, and belief in the potential for human development. You are also aware of and understand how background, culture, and group affiliation affect yourself and others. Furthermore, you are expected to contribute to ensuring that everyone is treated equally. We place great importance on personal suitability.
We are looking for candidates who have:
It is advantageous if you have:
To be eligible for employment within 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 upholding democratic values and the state principles applicable to the activities of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service.
Certain positions are classified as security-sensitive, requiring a security check and background verification before an employment decision is made. For some security-sensitive positions, Swedish citizenship is required. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Read more about the security check at: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/
The position may involve a military assignment within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Read more about military assignments at: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/
Individual salary setting applies.
The temporary positions are for 10 months.
The Swedish Prison and Probation Service strives for a balanced gender distribution 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 will be answered by the contact person indicated in the advertisement.
We kindly but firmly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies, as well as salespersons of recruitment advertisements. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has contracted agreements.