Kanton St.Gallen
Salez
Employee Care and Security Service (m/f/d)
- 07 November 2026
- 100%
- Salez
Job summary
Join the fifth-largest Swiss canton with 6000 staff dedicated to community welfare. Enjoy a supportive work environment and meaningful benefits.
Tasks
- Oversee security and operational processes; manage safety systems.
- Support individuals in daily routines; handle administrative tasks.
- Assist in security checks and accompany activities outside.
Skills
- Swiss federal qualification or equivalent; good IT skills required.
- Strong German communication; foreign language skills preferred.
- Flexibility and resilience in a diverse work setting.
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About the job
As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the
cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,
our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or 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 Security and Justice Department 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 an
Employee Care and Security Service (m/f/d)
Workload: 60-100%
Workplace: 9465 Salez
What to expect
- Work in the control centre, especially monitoring and coordinating security and operational processes as well as operating technical security and communication systems
- Care of admitted persons, ensuring the daily routine, performing administrative tasks
- Security duties such as cell checks, personal searches, etc.
- Accompanying leisure and group activities
- Accompanying external transfers (doctor, court, relocations, etc.)
- Close cooperation with internal and external agencies
- Handling crisis interventions
What distinguishes you
- Federal vocational certificate, (specialist) matriculation, specialised middle school certificate or equivalent qualification
- Good IT user skills, confident handling of digital work tools and willingness to familiarise yourself with specific security and administrative systems
- Fluent German in spoken and written form, foreign language skills are desirable
- Positive attitude towards open penal enforcement as well as integrity in dealing with people in penal enforcement regardless of their offences and cultures
- Communication skills, flexibility, assertiveness and psychological as well as physical resilience
- Willingness to work shifts
- Possession of a driving licence for passenger cars
What we offer
- A varied and responsible role
- Professional and motivated working environment
- Modern infrastructure and contemporary workplace
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Attractive further training opportunities such as part-time training to become a specialist in penal enforcement with a federal certificate
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 department head, Mr Benjamin Christen, phone 058 228 29 80, will be happy to assist you. More information about our institution can be found at: www.saxerriet.sg.ch