Administrator for the Gävle Operational Area

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 services, detention centers, and client transportation. The Gävle operational area includes the closed prison Gävle, the open prison Gruvberget, and the detention center Bomhus. Our operations run around the clock, and the largest professional group is correctional officers, supported by over ten other positions to ensure our mission. In the Gävle and Gruvberget prisons, inmates are engaged in education, other structured activities, treatment programs, self-management, or work operations primarily consisting of carpentry production. Gävle prison and Bomhus detention center are easily accessible by public transport, while access to a car is required for Gruvberget prison. Staff parking is available. We are seeking an administrator who wants to be part of our team. We warmly welcome your application! JOB DESCRIPTION The administrator is a newly established role within the Gävle operational area, which means you will partly help shape the role yourself. You will work closely and provide support to the management team, which consists of the prison director and nine correctional inspectors. Your role includes supporting management in achieving the operational goals and maintaining a good work environment. As an administrator, you will assist the management team with coordination of overarching processes for the operational area through follow-up, administration, and tasks that include legal enforcement, systematic work environment efforts, and providing input for organizational changes. You will work broadly, and your workdays will vary depending on the needs of the operation. There is another administrator in the organization who has a more focused role on HR-related issues. Since the administrators are intended to work collaboratively across the entire operational area, it may also be necessary to work towards that area. QUALIFICATIONS In the role of administrator, you have a strategic approach and a broad perspective on issues. You work well with complex matters and have the ability to analyze and break down problems into their components and solve complicated issues. We are looking for someone who appreciates structure! You plan, organize, and prioritize your work effectively. You set and adhere to deadlines, remind, and follow up. You collaborate well with others by listening, communicating, and resolving conflicts constructively. You see the bigger picture and consider the broader perspective. You understand your role but act in the best interest of the entire organization in your actions and decisions. You find it easy to work towards goals and focus on results. It is also important that you are guided by goal- and result-oriented thinking in your priorities, planning, and actions. Therefore, we emphasize the importance of your ability to adapt to changing circumstances and adjust your direction when goals change. For us, it is important that you share the fundamental values of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service regarding a humane view of humanity, respect for the individual, and the belief that people can develop. You are 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 through your approach. We place great importance on personal suitability. We are looking for someone who has: • An academic degree, for example in social or legal sciences, law, or HR. Alternatively, other education combined with experience that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service deems relevant. • Experience in administrative work within public administration. • Excellent ability to express oneself verbally and in writing in Swedish. • Good proficiency in MS Office. • A valid driver's license (B). It is advantageous to have: • Experience working within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service or another government agency. • Experience providing consultative support to management functions. • Experience in work that requires collaboration and/or coordination. • Good knowledge of administrative law. • Experience working on projects or larger assignments. • Experience in systematic work environment efforts. • Experience in HR work. OTHER To be considered 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 standing up for 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 a background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. For some 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 military placement within the Swedish Prison