Department Head Probation and Enforcement Services 80%
Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:15 January 2026
- Workload:80%
- Place of work:Zürich
Department Head Probation and Enforcement Services 80%
Correctional Services and Reintegration (JuWe) is part of the Directorate of Justice and the Interior of the Canton of Zurich and is responsible for criminal and measure enforcement as well as the implementation of various types of detention.
The Probation and Enforcement Services (BVD) are one of seven main departments of JuWe and 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.
Shape instead of manage?
For the Measures Enforcement Department 2 with a focus on outpatient and inpatient therapeutic measures for offenders with addiction-related delinquency, we are looking for an experienced, structured, and reflective personality who enjoys shaping development and taking responsibility.
What you will achieve with us
- Personnel, professional, and organizational management of the Measures Enforcement Department 2 with an interdisciplinary team of seven employees
- Ensuring a professional, effective, and legally compliant implementation of outpatient and inpatient measures
- Further development of structures, processes, and quality management as well as harmonization of working methods
- Close cooperation with the legal service, internal specialist departments, and external partners
- Active participation in the management of the Probation and Enforcement Services as well as in projects, specialist, and working groups
- Representation of the department in complex professional situations, if necessary also before courts
What you bring with you
- Bachelor’s degree in law, social work, or a related field (e.g., psychology, criminology)
- At least five years of professional experience in a comparable environment and at least three years of leadership experience
- Confident handling of legal issues and the ability to incorporate different perspectives into well-founded decisions; knowledge of administrative law, forensics, addiction work, and/or case management is an advantage
- Structured, resilient personality with pronounced social skills and sense of responsibility
- Very good German language skills in spoken and written form as well as affinity for digital working methods
What awaits you
- A meaningful and responsible leadership role with impact and scope for design
- The opportunity to actively shape a socially relevant task
- Modern working methods, attractive employment conditions, and targeted development opportunities
- An environment that promotes responsibility and development
How to become part of us
1. Application via our online tool
2. Online assessment
3. Online interview
4. Assessment center
5. Personal interview and on-site trial
Your application
Help us shape the further development of measures enforcement and send us your application via our online tool. We look forward to receiving your dossier.
The salary range for this position is CHF 125,000 to 145,000 (at 100%). The actual classification is made according to cantonal guidelines and depending on experience and qualifications.
Do you have professional questions? Mirella Tschudin, Head of Department V2, is happy to assist you at 043 258 36 12. Questions about the application process will be answered by the Recruitment & Assessment team at 043 257 61 49.
JuWe uses an online assessment as part of the application process. Further information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found at Working at JuWe | Canton of Zurich (zh.ch).
Correctional Services and Reintegration (JuWe) is part of the Directorate of Justice and the Interior of the Canton of Zurich and is responsible for criminal and measure enforcement as well as the implementation of various types of detention.
The Probation and Enforcement Services (BVD) are one of seven main departments of JuWe and 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.
Shape instead of manage?
For the Measures Enforcement Department 2 with a focus on outpatient and inpatient therapeutic measures for offenders with addiction-related delinquency, we are looking for an experienced, structured, and reflective personality who enjoys shaping development and taking responsibility.
What you will achieve with us
- Personnel, professional, and organizational management of the Measures Enforcement Department 2 with an interdisciplinary team of seven employees
- Ensuring a professional, effective, and legally compliant implementation of outpatient and inpatient measures
- Further development of structures, processes, and quality management as well as harmonization of working methods
- Close cooperation with the legal service, internal specialist departments, and external partners
- Active participation in the management of the Probation and Enforcement Services as well as in projects, specialist, and working groups
- Representation of the department in complex professional situations, if necessary also before courts
What you bring with you
- Bachelor’s degree in law, social work, or a related field (e.g., psychology, criminology)
- At least five years of professional experience in a comparable environment and at least three years of leadership experience
- Confident handling of legal issues and the ability to incorporate different perspectives into well-founded decisions; knowledge of administrative law, forensics, addiction work, and/or case management is an advantage
- Structured, resilient personality with pronounced social skills and sense of responsibility
- Very good German language skills in spoken and written form as well as affinity for digital working methods
What awaits you
- A meaningful and responsible leadership role with impact and scope for design
- The opportunity to actively shape a socially relevant task
- Modern working methods, attractive employment conditions, and targeted development opportunities
- An environment that promotes responsibility and development
How to become part of us
1. Application via our online tool
2. Online assessment
3. Online interview
4. Assessment center
5. Personal interview and on-site trial
Your application
Help us shape the further development of measures enforcement and send us your application via our online tool. We look forward to receiving your dossier.
The salary range for this position is CHF 125,000 to 145,000 (at 100%). The actual classification is made according to cantonal guidelines and depending on experience and qualifications.
Do you have professional questions? Mirella Tschudin, Head of Department V2, is happy to assist you at 043 258 36 12. Questions about the application process will be answered by the Recruitment & Assessment team at 043 257 61 49.
JuWe uses an online assessment as part of the application process. Further information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found at Working at JuWe | Canton of Zurich (zh.ch).
