About this role
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 vicious cycle. 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.
Would you like to know more? Hear what our employees think about working within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/
Read more about the operations at Österåker Prison on our website: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/anstalt/osteraker/#verksamhet
The Stockholm East operational area includes the two closed prisons Österåker and Täby. Here, we primarily employ correctional officers, but also healthcare professionals, teachers, administrators, production leaders, and other important professional groups. The clients at the prisons are engaged in various activities, including education, treatment programs, workshop work, as well as assembly and packaging tasks – all aimed at creating structure, meaning, and conditions for a better future.
Österåker Prison is currently in an exciting expansion phase with new prison spaces and employment facilities set to be operational between 2025 and 2027. There are great opportunities to grow with the organization – both in terms of the number of employees and in new, exciting roles. The prison is located outside Åkersberga – perfect for those who appreciate avoiding rush hour traffic. The easiest way to get here is by car. Täby Prison is a small facility with a family-like environment and good commuting options. Both prisons offer staff parking.
We prioritize a health-promoting work environment, and therefore, Österåker Prison has a staff gym. Additionally, there is a well-regarded staff restaurant where you can eat and socialize with your colleagues.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The operational activities of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service are one of several initiatives aimed at providing inmates with meaningful employment during their time in prison and promoting their reintegration into society after release. We are now seeking production leaders for operations that include various work areas, including a laundry facility planned to be operational in 2026.
As a production leader, you will supervise our clients in the prison's production activities. In your daily interactions with the inmates, your work will contribute to their learning and also to maintaining order and security. Together with your colleagues, you will motivate clients to participate in work, plan, and lead activities. Your responsibilities will include conducting inspections, maintaining facilities, performing certain routine machine maintenance, managing inventory, administration, and documentation. The production leader's role is linked to responsibility for daily operations, and you will also participate in production work to ensure that our deliveries are made on time. All activities are conducted without compromising safety.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for someone who works well with others and exercises good judgment. You communicate clearly, see relationships in their proper perspective, differentiate between the personal and professional, and adapt your behavior to the situation. The role requires a good understanding of both security and how individuals acquire knowledge. You remain calm, stable, and controlled even in stressful situations and possess the physical ability to move freely if the situation demands it, for example, in the event of an alarm being triggered. Good collaboration skills are essential as you will be part of a team and also cooperate with other parts of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service and external parties.
It is important to us that you share the fundamental values of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service regarding a humane view of humanity, respect for the individual, and belief in the human capacity for development. 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. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.
We are looking for candidates who have:
• A completed upper secondary education or equivalent education combined with work experience that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service deems relevant.
• Work experience, including seasonal work, hourly employment, or self-employment. Internships and volunteer work are not considered equivalent to employment.
• Good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written.
• Good computer skills.
It is advantageous if you have:
• Work experience in corrections, security work, or social care.
• Education or experience related to laundry operations.
• Experience as a supervisor.
• Educational experience.
OTHER INFORMATION
The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to eliminate the personal letter and replaced it with selection questions relevant to the position. The answers to the selection questions and your CV will determine if you qualify to proceed in the process.
To be considered for employment within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, you must meet high standards regarding suitability, judgment, security, and confidentiality awareness,