To attract people to apply for the profession, they visited Simrishamn, Ystad and on Thursday Sjöbo to show what the profession means.

- Already after last Sunday when we had been out with the trailer, there had been an incredible number of applications, so we absolutely believe that this has an effect, Li Åkesson, Prison Inspector.

Expanding throughout the South region

Li Åkesson says that the need for prison guards and other professional categories belonging to the authority will also exist in the future.

Among other things, a new institution will be built in Trelleborg that will accommodate 450 inmates.

- It will be an exciting challenge because it is such a large institution, says Li Åkesson regarding the recruitment of staff for Trelleborg's future institution.