Etat du canton de Fribourg
Fribourg, CH
Prison Officer - Cell Block in Central Prison 90-100%
- 28 August 2026
- 90 – 100%
- Fribourg, CH
Job summary
Join the team as a Fachmann/-frau für Justizvollzug in Fribourg! This role offers a supportive work environment and career development opportunities.
Tasks
- Provide constant supervision and monitoring of inmates.
- Assist inmates during maintenance and renovation tasks.
- Ensure discipline and safety among the incarcerated individuals.
Skills
- EFZ or equivalent education with relevant work experience.
- Strong physical and mental fitness with flexibility.
- Effective communication and conflict management skills.
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About the job
Prison Officer - Cell Block in Central Prison
Fribourg, CH, Saane, CH
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Employment rate
90-100%
Location
Fribourg, CH, Saane
Application deadline
13.09.2026
Start date
01.10.2026 or by arrangement
Contract type
Fixed-term contract
Employing authority / Department / Institution
The Fribourg Correctional Facility (the institution) consolidates the enforcement facilities of the Canton of Fribourg. It has the legal form of a public-law institution with its own legal personality. It is administratively assigned to the Directorate of Security, Justice and Sport and is subject to the supervisory authority of the State Council. The institution ensures the supervision, accommodation, care and treatment of prisoners in its custody and contributes to the implementation of the objectives for the enforcement of custodial sentences and measures.
Become part of our team!
The employer State promotes the compatibility of work and private life and offers its employees a modern working environment and attractive working conditions. Learn more on the following page .
Your tasks
On a 3-month fixed-term contract
- On-call duty and constant supervision of detainees taking into account the different detention regimes
- Reception of the detention facility (entries and exits, cameras)
- Supervising detainees during maintenance and renovation work
- Accompanying and supporting detainees on their way to a crime-free life
- Ensuring discipline, order and security among detainees
Desired profile
- Federal VET diploma or an equivalent qualification with several years of professional experience
- Possession of the federal specialist certificate for prison officers is an advantage
- Good physical and mental fitness, flexibility and resilience
- Social skills, communication skills and conflict management
- Willingness to work shifts (irregular working hours, including Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
- Willingness to work outside working hours in cases of force majeure
- Good knowledge of IT tools (MS Office)
- Impeccable character
- Fluency in German or French with good knowledge of the other language
Contact persons
Claude Berset - Head of Cell Block/Supervision, Central Prison Department, T +41 26 305 21 07
