République et Canton de Neuchâtel
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Head of the Sanctions and Probation Enforcement Office
- 24 April 2026
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- Neuchâtel
Job summary
Join the État de Neuchâtel as Chef·fe de l’office d’exécution des sanctions et de probation. This role offers an engaging work environment and the chance to lead a dedicated team.
Tasks
- Oversee the execution of penal sanctions for adult offenders.
- Manage a multidisciplinary team of about 25 staff members.
- Develop strong internal and external partnerships for service efficiency.
Skills
- Master's degree with solid leadership and complex activity management experience.
- Strong analytical skills for decision-making and risk management.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities in high-pressure situations.
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About the job
Head of the Sanctions and Probation Enforcement Office
- SPNE116bis
- The OESP performs the tasks assigned by the penal code to the enforcement authority and the probation authority. It prepares and makes administrative decisions related to the application of criminal sanctions pronounced against adult persons. It ensures the monitoring and control of the application of decisions from a risk and resource management perspective, prevention of new offenses, and support for (re)integration into society.
As the head of the office, you lead a multidisciplinary team of about 25 collaborators. You ensure the implementation of sentences according to the different regimes and provide support to detainees, respecting the rules of conduct imposed on them.
You create a pleasant, stimulating work environment oriented towards collective performance and are always at the service of our public mission.
As an active member of the management committee, you contribute to defining the strategic direction of the service.
You design and supervise key processes, anticipate risks, and ensure the quality of administrative decisions.
Finally, you develop strong partnerships both internally and externally, and ensure the smooth operation of the office by managing administrative and financial matters as well as participating in the preparation and monitoring of the budget.
Holder of a master's degree, you have gained solid experience in team leadership and managing complex activities.
You understand the issues of criminal law, administrative law, the judicial field, or the enforcement of criminal sanctions, and know how to translate their concrete implications.
Analyze with finesse, decide with clarity, act with responsibility: your position and communication are clear.
Your leadership inspires confidence. You know how to set a framework and bring people together.
Comfortable in demanding environments, you stay on course even when pressure rises. You conduct negotiations with discernment and represent the institution accurately to various partners.
Finally, your writing skills are recognized.
Prerequisites: residence in Switzerland; category B driving license; clean criminal record and debt enforcement register extract. You will be sworn in.
- La Chaux-de-Fonds
- To be agreed
- May 10, 2026
- Ms. Natalia Delgrande, head of the penitentiary service, tel. 032 889 61 30
- Class 13
- A position with responsibilities, in a stimulating and varied work environment.
- The opportunity to contribute to the vision and strategic development of the organization.
Diversity is a fundamental value that we cultivate with conviction and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of origin, gender, or background, feels fully integrated and valued.
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