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Case Manager Prison Service 95%
- 29 May 2026
- 95%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Zurich Justice Department as a Fallverantwortliche/r! This role enables impactful social reintegration efforts.
Tasks
- Manage casework and apply risk-oriented sanction enforcement principles.
- Make decisions on prison-related matters and draft legal statements.
- Collaborate with internal and external specialists on individual cases.
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Social Work, or related fields required.
- Strong communication skills for diverse collaboration and support.
- Experience with case management and administrative law preferred.
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About the job
Case Manager Prison Service 95%Justice Enforcement and Reintegration (JuWe) is part of the Directorate of Justice and the Interior of the Canton of Zurich and is responsible for penal and measure enforcement as well as the implementation of various types of detention. For our 1,400 employees from around 40 professions, the successful social reintegration of offenders and the prevention of recidivism are of particular importance.
The Probation and Enforcement Services (BVD) - one of the eight main departments of JuWe - are responsible for the enforcement of custodial sentences and court-ordered measures as well as probation assistance. They make an important contribution to crime prevention and the social integration of offenders.
The Prison Enforcement Department ensures that unconditional custodial sentences and enforcement-related measures imposed by the courts are carried out. As the enforcement authority, it determines the form of enforcement and the institution in which a sentence is served, participates in enforcement planning, decides on enforcement relaxations as well as on conditional release from prison, and ensures early involvement of probation services and the community within the framework of transition management.
We are looking for an empathetic, integrative and communicative personality from 01.10.2026, limited until 31.07.2027 (10 months).
This is your field of activity
- You are responsible for case management and case handling using risk-oriented sanction enforcement (ROS). You create case concepts, plan, control, coordinate and administer the enforcement process and assign offenders to suitable institutions according to their individual needs.
- You make enforcement-relevant decisions and issue orders (e.g. examination of enforcement relaxations and conditional releases) and prepare statements in appeal procedures.
- You communicate with internal and external partners as well as social workers, lawyers and experts in forensic psychiatry or psychology.
- You are the contact person for the offender and ensure direct contact regarding enforcement matters.
This is what you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in law, social work, business administration or an equivalent higher professional qualification (HF diploma) with corresponding several years of professional experience.
- You have work experience in case management, administrative law and/or criminal prosecution, forensic psychiatry or psychology.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration is important to you. You find it easy to view different situations from various perspectives and to recognise overall contexts. You communicate skilfully, clearly and appropriately for the audience.
- You are used to working consistently and goal-oriented even under pressure and enjoy shaping your own area of responsibility in a solution-oriented manner.
- You are digitally proficient and use new technologies with openness and curiosity.
- You have an impeccable reputation.
This is special about this position
- A multifaceted, interesting and demanding activity in an innovative and socially relevant interdisciplinary environment awaits you.
- After thorough induction, you will work in a committed team of 13 employees.
- We value personnel development and support your training intentions through internal and external offers.
- Your workplace is located in close proximity to Zurich Altstetten station.
- The employment conditions are based on cantonal guidelines.
Your application
Take the next step in your professional career with us and send us your application via our online tool. We look forward to receiving your dossier!
Do you have any questions? Isabel Kramer, Head of Prison Enforcement, at 043 258 36 51, and Alexander Hasler, Deputy Head of Prison Enforcement, at 043 258 36 57 are happy to assist you.
Questions about the application process can be answered by the Recruitment & Assessment team at 043 258 58 35.
JuWe uses an online assessment in the application process. Further information about our office and our exciting tasks can be found at www.zh.ch/juwe.
