Deputy Group Leader 80 - 100%

Deputy Group Leader 80 - 100% #

With around 1400 employees, Justizvollzug und Wiedereingliederung (JuWe) is the largest office within the Direktion der Justiz und des Innern and is responsible for the execution of sentences and measures as well as for the implementation of various types of detention. Our employees from around 40 professions support and promote the reintegration of convicted people and work effectively and progressively for a safe and just society.

The Justizvollzugsanstalt Pöschwies (JVA) is one of eight main departments of JuWe and is the largest closed facility for men in Switzerland. With around 400 detention places and about 300 employees, it contributes to the protection of the general public according to its legal mandate and simultaneously creates the prerequisites for the resocialization of the incarcerated persons.

For our entry group (EG), we are looking for a committed personality as Deputy Group Leader, starting immediately or by arrangement.

Your tasks ###

• You supervise, advise, and accompany incarcerated persons in everyday life and are an important contact person for their concerns
• You ensure a smooth daily routine as well as the compliance with and enforcement of security and service regulations. In doing so, you recognize critical situations early and react confidently even in demanding situations
• Administrative tasks such as writing reports and documenting events are also part of your daily work routine
• In the function as Deputy Group Leader, you take over the areas of responsibility assigned to you and represent the Group Leader in his absence
• If necessary, you also get involved with the company fire brigade

Your profile ###

• You have completed training as a Fachperson Justizvollzug and bring several years of professional experience in corrections
• We require a willingness to undergo further training in the field of leadership
• Even in demanding situations, you maintain an overview and are characterized by mental and physical resilience
• Changing working hours, including on-call and weekend services, can be reconciled with your other obligations
• You have very good oral and written German skills and ideally bring knowledge of other languages
• You are proficient in using the MS Office suite
• Your reputation is impeccable (no entries in the criminal and debt enforcement register)

Our offer ###

• A versatile and responsible activity in an extraordinary and exciting work environment awaits you
• Diverse internal and external training and further education opportunities support you in your professional and personal development
• Your workplace is located at a well-connected location in Regensdorf
• Attractive employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines await you

Your application ###

Take the next step in your professional career with us and send us your application via our online tool. We look forward to your dossier!

Do you have questions about the position? Jürg Schnider, Deputy Head of Department for Security-Oriented Special Execution, will be happy to provide information at 043 257 17 77.
If you have questions regarding the application process, the Recruitment & Assessment team is happy to assist you at 043 258 35 83.

JuWe uses an online assessment as part of the application process. Further information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found under Arbeiten bei JuWe | Kanton Zürich (zh.ch).