Kanton St.Gallen
Altstätten
Head of Health and Social Affairs (m/f/d)
- 10 October 2026
- 100%
- Altstätten
Job summary
Join the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with 6000 staff.
Tasks
- Contribute to a safe society by supporting reintegration efforts.
- Help expand the Regionalgefängnis Altstätten for 126 inmates.
- Collaborate within the diverse fields of justice and security.
Skills
- Experience in justice or correctional services preferred.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential.
- Commitment to community well-being and safety is required.
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About the job
As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we at the cantonal administration are committed to the common good of society. 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 self-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 Regional Prison Altstätten has 45 places for accommodation in pre-trial and security detention as well as in penal enforcement. The regional prison will be expanded to 126 places.
To complement our team and in the course of the expansion of the Regional Prison Altstätten with opening in February 2028, we are looking for a
Position: 80-100%
Workplace: Regional Prison, 9450 Altstätten
Ready for the next step? If we have aroused your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.
Further information:
For further information, please contact Silvio Fausch, Co-Head of Prison, telephone 058 229 64 40.
Information about the institution can be found at: Regional Prison Altstätten | sg.ch
