Student assistant for detention centers in East Jutland

Would you like an exciting and relevant job where you have the opportunity to make a difference for detainees in the East Jutland jails? We are seeking a student for administrative support in the Aarhus, Randers and Silkeborg jails.

About us

At East Jutland jails you will be part of a workplace characterized by high professionalism and a good working environment, where you also get the opportunity to contribute to an important societal task. Our core task is to enforce punishment and prevent crime through resocializing interventions for and with the inmates.

Your tasks

Inmates in Denmark's prisons have the right to dental treatment and examinations, and we need a colleague to assist with case processing. Your tasks will mainly consist of;

• Handling requests for dental treatment from the inmates
• Case processing of applications for covering expenses for dental treatment
• Preparation of decisions on dental treatment
• Other administrative ad hoc tasks

The position entails a degree of flexibility, where you can help plan your own workday.

About you

Your educational background is not decisive, but we place emphasis on the following;

• You have an interest in and a desire for administrative tasks and case processing
• You can express yourself clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing
• You work in a structured and systematic way and thrive with many tasks in progress at the same time
• You want to work independently and take responsibility for your own tasks
• You have the ability to work and complete tasks within given deadlines and established frameworks

We offer

• Flexible working hours
• Good introduction
• Work in an exciting organization with good colleagues
• Professional guidance and sparring

Salary and employment conditions

Employment and remuneration are carried out in accordance with the general collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Public Employees’ Organization – The Public Sector, as well as §35 in the organizational agreement for office clerks, laboratory technicians and IT staff (HK), and any local agreements entered into herewith.

• The position is 15-20 hours per week with commencement on 1 January 2026.
• It is a condition of employment that you, in connection with the interview, give your consent that Denmark's Prisons may obtain and evaluate information about you in the Central Criminal Register.
• Employment area is The Ministry of Justice with its associated institutions.
• Workplace is Aarhus Prison.

Application

Your application with CV, documentation of any education and prior experience must be received in our recruitment system no later than Monday the 26th of October 2026.

Recruitment interviews are expected to be held in week 45.

It is a condition for employment that you, in connection with any interview, give consent to Denmark's Prisons to obtain and evaluate information about you from the Central Criminal Register. Before employment, documentation for the information in the CV, for example employment certificates, must also be presented.

If you are invited to an interview, you must bring valid photo ID.

If you have questions about the position, you can contact unit head Charlotte Schmidt at tel. 72 55 18 86.

Denmark's Prisons encourages all qualified applicants regardless of age, gender, religion or ethnic background to apply for the position.