About the position

At Kriminalomsorgen Innlandet department of lower security Valdres, there are vacancies for 1078 officers/summer guards for 2026.

Join us to make a difference and work with something meaningful. We're looking for people who are good communicators and confident presenters.
Those who have considered prison officer training are especially encouraged to apply.
An officer must have the ability to maintain peace, order and security in the prison, ability to think in terms of security, setting boundaries and guiding the inmates.

The summer holiday period with us is weeks 26 - 33, therefore the temporary staff who are appointed must have the opportunity to work these weeks. The working hours are fully continuous rotation with three - split shifts.
Theoretical and practical training will be carried out by all temporary staff in weeks 24 and 25/26, this training is mandatory and those who are appointed must also be available during this period. The training is paid.

See below for formal requirements and process to be considered for employment.

Tasks

• assistance and guidance to inmates in relation to the execution of sentences
• maintain peace, order and security in the prison
• perform daily tasks in the department
• assistance and guidance to inmates in relation to the execution of sentences

Modular training in security must be expected, including mandatory training in the use of physical force.

Education and experience

You must have

• you must meet the requirements for admission to the Norwegian Correctional Service's college and education center KRUS which you can find here: www.krus.no/opptakskrav. Approved study competence from upper secondary school - general study competence (GENS). Applicants who are 25 years of age or older and who have the subjects Norwegian, English and social studies at a level equivalent to study competence can be assessed whether they are qualified on the basis of prior learning.
• In connection with and prior to a possible interview, a physical function test will be conducted that must be passed, read more about the test here: https://www.krus.no/fysisk-funksjonstest.521471.no.html
• To apply, you must be at least 20 years old during the year.
• good physical health
• good knowledge and experience in the use of ICT systems or tools as well as good oral and written presentation skills
• driving license class B

Invitation to applicants: In order to calculate the right salary in the event of a job offer, we are dependent on documentation from any previous employers after the age of 18. Certificates must include time period and scope in percentage of position or hours. Applicants are recommended to upload such documentation in Jobbnorge as an attachment to the application, at the latest present such documentation in connection with an interview. This also applies if you have completed compulsory military service, as this can be included in the seniority calculation.

Personal qualities

• Good communication and and collaboration skills
• ability for safety thinking and boundary setting
• ability to guide and motivate people in a difficult situation
• flexible and good social skills
• personal suitability will be emphasized

We offer

• meaningful tasks in an agency with an important social mission
• good pension, insurance and loan schemes in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• good working environment, confident managers and good colleagues
• the positions are paid in position code 1078, paid NOK. 389,000,- - 458,000,-, depending on seniority. Compensation for inconvenient working hours comes in addition. A 2% contribution to the Norwegian State Pension Fund will be deducted.

General information

Employees' attitudes and values must be in line with the Norwegian Correctional Service's values. Our values are openness, security and innovation.
The Norwegian Correctional Service believes that inclusion and diversity are a strength. We want employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to be able to contribute to an even better task solution.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, gaps in their CV or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant in each of these groups to an interview.

If you recognize yourself in one of these categories, you can check the box in our job applicant portal. You can read more about the requirements to be considered as an applicant in these groups here.

Please note that the applicant's character must be beyond reproach. This must be documented with an exhaustive police certificate prior to employment.

Please also note that information about applicants may be published even if the applicant has asked to be excluded from the applicant list. In that case, the applicant will be notified of this and given the opportunity to withdraw the application.

Interviews will be called, with the aim of appointing temporary staff by the end of February. If necessary, new applicants will be called in for an interview in week 16-17.

The person hired must comply with organizational or other changes that are decided on the work area.

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting Head of Department Ola Busterud tel.992 97 497 or Prison Inspector Lene Hansen tel.971 87 484.

Applications and CVs should be sent electronically via the "Apply for the position" link on this page. Full details of relevant education and work experience must be entered in the online form. Diplomas and certificates must accompany the application. We ask that you retrieve diplomas from the Diploma Portal directly in Jobbnorge when you apply for the position.

For questions about electronic completion of CV, Jobbnorge can be contacted at 75 54 22 20.