Head of Enforcement Department (m/f/d)

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we at the cantonal administration are committed to the common good of society. With an impressive variety of services, our work affects all areas of life, whether it be education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture and finance. With our meaningful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

As an reinforcement in our team, we are looking for per 1. February 2027 or by arrangement a

Head of Enforcement Department (m/f/d)

• Responsibility for the personnel, technical and organizational management of the enforcement area
• Ensuring law-compliant, dignified and orderly penal enforcement, including compliance with detention forms, the fulfillment of duties and the duty of care towards the inmates
• Responsibility for reporting and enforcement coordination, in particular the admission and discharge planning as well as the associated organizational processes
• Active participation in the topics of enforcement planning, case management, implementation of enforcement and ROS specifications and therapy forms
• As a member of the executive management, co-responsible for the proper operation, security and strategic orientation of the facility
• Responsibility for the technical training and further education of the team, active participation in the training of new employees and support in projects
• Completed tertiary education from one of the areas of law, psychology or social sciences
• Several years of professional experience, ideally in penal enforcement or in a comparable area
• Project experience desirable, leadership experience an advantage
• Analytical thinking, ability to motivate, assertiveness, organizational and negotiation skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Operating resiliently and calmly in a demanding environment
• Teamwork and collaboration are very important to you
• Very good German skills as well as good oral skills in at least one foreign language
• A professional and motivated team
• Modern infrastructure and contemporary employment conditions
• Interdisciplinary cooperation
• Diverse further education offers

For further information, the Director, Michael Heuberger, Telephone , is at your disposal.

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