Security Guard / Detainee Guard - Visby
Workplace: Gotland, Sweden
Expires: July 30, 2025
Work collaboratively with Swedish authorities within the justice system to ensure lawful handling of detained persons. The role involves working primarily in detention facilities, managing their operations, overseeing surveillance and custody of detainees, and occasionally guarding temporary police sites and performing transport duties related to detention activities. Training and guidance are provided to support success in the position.
Main requirements:
- Swedish citizenship
- Security guard training completed
- Fluent in Swedish, both spoken and written
- Basic knowledge of English
- Undergo security background check according to the Swedish Security Protection Act
Responsibilities:
- Operate and manage detention facilities (arrester) alongside colleagues
- Perform surveillance and supervision of detainees
- Guard temporary security sites associated with criminal investigations as needed
- Perform transportation duties related to detention activities
- Collaborate with authorities and partake in necessary trainings and coaching
Required hard skills:
- Security guard certification
- Ability to comply with security clearance requirements
- Skills in surveillance and detainee custody
Recommended hard skills:
- Experience working in detention or similar security environment
- Training as detainee guard
Soft skills:
- Sense of responsibility
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Integrity and reliability
- Good communication skills
Natural languages:
- Swedish (Expert)
- English (Working knowledge)
Cultural skills:
- Working within Swedish justice system context
- Cooperation and coordination with public authorities