Etat du canton de Fribourg
Fribourg, CH
Detention Officer - Supervision 90-100%
- 13 November 2026
- 90 – 100%
- Fribourg, CH
Job summary
Join the team as an Agent-e de détention in Fribourg! Enjoy a supportive work environment and attractive benefits.
Tasks
- Provide constant supervision and support for detainees.
- Manage kitchen operations and ensure hygiene standards are met.
- Collaborate on detainee resocialization and maintain discipline.
Skills
- CFC in cooking or equivalent experience required.
- Strong communication and conflict management skills needed.
- Flexibility and good physical condition are essential.
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About the job
Detention Officer - Supervision
Fribourg, CH, Sarine, CH
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To apply for this position, please use only the following link: Job offers from the State of Fribourg | Stellenangebote Staat Freiburg Otherwise your application will not be processed
Who are we?
The Fribourg Detention Facility (EDFR) brings together the penitentiary structures of the canton of Fribourg. It has the status of a public law entity and possesses legal personality. It is administratively attached to the Directorate of Security, Justice and Sport (DSJS), under the high supervision of the State Council. The Facility ensures the custody, accommodation, care and treatment of detainees entrusted to it and contributes to achieving the objectives assigned to the execution of custodial sentences and measures.
Why join us?
The employer state encourages work-life balance and offers an attractive working environment and conditions to its employees. For more information, follow this link .
Your tasks
- Provide guard service and maintain constant supervision of detainees, taking into account various detention regimes
- Manage the kitchen operations at the Central Prison site in collaboration with other detention officers
- Check attendance, ensure secure escort during detainee movements and ensure proper handover to the relieving detention officer
- Contribute to the resocialisation of detainees by having a positive influence on them
- Enforce discipline, order and security among detainees
- Guarantee and comply with hygiene and foodstuff concepts in accordance with legal requirements
- Manage the budget and supplies
Desired profile
- Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) as a cook, or equivalent training in a food-related profession, with several years of professional experience
- Federal diploma as a detention officer from the Swiss Competence Centre for the Execution of Penal Sanctions, or willingness to undertake the training
- Good physical and mental condition, as well as flexibility and stress resistance
- Interpersonal skills, communication and conflict management abilities
- Willingness to work shifts (irregular working hours, including Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
- Willingness to intervene outside working hours in cases of force majeure
- Good knowledge of IT tools (MS Office)
- Clean criminal record and debt enforcement extracts
- Swiss nationality or holder of a C permit
- Fluency in French or German with good knowledge of the other language
Contact details
Claude Berset, Head of Cellular/Supervision Section Claude.Berset@fr.ch, T +41 26 305 21 07
