Head of Custodial Department (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society within the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work touches all areas of life, be it education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, and finance. Through our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

We create perspectives for people towards a responsible life outside of crime and thus make an important contribution to a safe society. The Office for Penal Enforcement of the Department of Security and Justice employs around 260 staff in various professional fields. The Saxerriet Correctional Facility is an open penal institution for men with a total of 135 places. It has differentiated enforcement concepts and a diverse range of workplaces.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a

Head of Custodial Department (m/f/d)

from 1 February 2027 or by arrangement

Workload: 80%

Workplace: Salez

What to expect

• Responsibility for the personnel, professional and organisational management of the custodial area
• Ensuring a legally compliant, humane and orderly penal enforcement, including adherence to detention forms, observation and duty of care towards the inmates
• Responsibility for reporting and enforcement coordination, in particular admission and discharge planning as well as the associated organisational processes
• Active participation in enforcement planning, case management, implementation of enforcement and ROS guidelines, and therapy forms
• As a member of the management team, jointly responsible for the proper operation, security and strategic orientation of the institution
• Responsibility for the professional training and further education of the team, active involvement in the training of new employees and support in projects

What distinguishes you

• Completed tertiary education in one of the fields of law, psychology or social sciences
• Several years of professional experience, ideally in penal enforcement or a comparable field
• Project experience desirable, leadership experience an advantage
• Analytical thinking, motivational ability, assertiveness, organisational and negotiation skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• In a demanding environment, you act resiliently and calmly
• Teamwork and collaboration are very important to you

What we offer

• A professional and motivated team
• Modern infrastructure and contemporary employment conditions
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Diverse training opportunities

Ready for the next step? If we have piqued your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Further information:

For further information, the Director, Michael Heuberger, is happy to assist you at telephone 058 228 29 97.

More information about our institution can be found at: www.saxerriet.sg.ch