Head of Enforcement Department (m/f/d)

About the job

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 touches all areas of life, be it education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, and finance. Through our meaningful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.


As reinforcement in our team, we are looking for a

Head of Enforcement Department (m/f/d)

from 1 February 2027 or by arrangement

• Responsibility for the personnel, professional and organisational management of the enforcement area
• Ensuring a legally compliant, humane and orderly penal system, including adherence to detention forms, observation and duty of care towards the inmates
• Responsibility for reporting and enforcement coordination, in particular entry and exit planning as well as the associated organisational processes
• Active participation in enforcement planning, case management, implementation of enforcement and ROS guidelines and therapy forms
• As a member of the management team, jointly responsible for the proper operation, safety and strategic direction of the institution
• Responsibility for the professional training and further education of the team, active involvement in the training of new employees and support in projects

• Completed tertiary education in one of the fields of law, psychology or social sciences
• Several years of professional experience, ideally in the penal system or a comparable field
• Project experience desirable, leadership experience an advantage
• Analytical thinking, motivational ability, assertiveness, organisational and negotiation skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• In a demanding environment, you act resiliently and calmly
• Teamwork and collaboration are very important to you
• Very good knowledge of German as well as good oral skills in at least one foreign language
  

• A professional and motivated team
• Modern infrastructure and contemporary employment conditions
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Diverse further training opportunities
  

For further information, the director, Michael Heuberger, is happy to assist you by phone at 058 228 29 97.

Further information about our institution can be found at: www.saxerriet.sg.ch