Lenzburg
Custodial Officer Central Prison Reception 100%
- 25 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language)
About the job
Office for the Enforcement of Sentences / JVA Lenzburg
We are looking for a Custodial Officer Central Prison Reception 100% from 01.10.2026 or by arrangement
Custodial Officer Central Prison Reception 100%
Exciting tasks await:
- Handling prisoner admissions and releases, including forensic identification
- General supervision, care and control activities in the departments of the central prison
- Cooperation with various internal and external partners
- Contact person for prisoner concerns
- Assisting in maintaining peace, order and security as well as performing various administrative tasks
What you bring:
- Completed 3- or 4-year vocational training with a federal certificate of competence, additional qualification as a specialist in correctional services with a federal diploma desired or willingness to complete this course
- Resilience, composure, teamwork skills as well as reliable and independent working style, oral foreign language skills are an advantage
- High social competence and emotional stability as well as understanding and tolerance in dealing with people of different backgrounds
- Willingness to work in a 3-shift system including weekend shifts
- Minimum age: 28 years, impeccable character (current criminal and debt register extract), driving licence category B
Benefits
We offer flexible working options, a wide range of further training opportunities and attractive social benefits. You can find all our benefits at ag.ch/personal.
Your working environment
At the Lenzburg Correctional Facility , persons sentenced to imprisonment or custodial measures are cared for. The facility offers 380 enforcement places for closed enforcement, pre-trial detention and short sentences.
The central prison of the Lenzburg Correctional Facility is expanding its services and creating a specialised reception department, which will in future handle all cantonal prison admissions around the clock. For this department, we are looking for committed and resilient employees who contribute professionally and sensitively to security, care and an orderly daily routine. Deployments in other departments are possible if required.
Contact
For professional enquiries, please contact Marco Mieschbühler, Operations Manager Central Prison, 062 888 75 10.
For questions about the application process, we are happy to assist you.
Due to the conduct of personal searches on male prisoners, male applicants are preferred.
We look forward to receiving your online application.