Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Case Manager for Criminal and Measures Enforcement 80 - 100%
- 01 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Justizvollzug und Wiedereingliederung team in Zurich! Work in a supportive environment that focuses on rehabilitation.
Tasks
- Manage cases from A to Z, including planning and coordination.
- Lead interdisciplinary meetings and collaborate with various authorities.
- Make critical decisions regarding conditional releases and evaluations.
Skills
- Completed law degree; experience in criminal justice or procedures preferred.
- Strong social skills and resilience in challenging situations.
- Proficient in German and IT applications.
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About the job
Case Manager for Criminal and Measures Enforcement 80 - 100%Justice Enforcement and Reintegration (JuWe) is part of the Directorate of Justice and the Interior of the Canton of Zurich and employs around 1,400 women and men from diverse professions. JuWe is primarily responsible for the enforcement of court sentences and the execution of pre-trial detention. For JuWe employees, preventing recidivism and the successful social reintegration of offenders is of particular importance.
The Probation and Enforcement Services (BVD), as one of eight main departments of JuWe, act as the enforcement authority and provide probation assistance. Through the enforcement of criminal sanctions and the individualised support of offenders, they contribute to crime prevention and thus to societal safety. Important work goals are a life free of crime and social integration.
The Enforcement Area 3 specialises in the enforcement of custodial sentences, outpatient and inpatient measures, and detentions for offenders with a very high risk potential for committing serious violent and sexual offences.
To strengthen our team, we are looking for an open-minded personality from 1 December 2026 or by arrangement.
Your field of activity
- You manage your cases from A to Z: planning, controlling and coordinating the enforcement of custodial sentences and measures (placement in enforcement institutions, examination of enforcement releases, design of transition management and release)
- You lead interdisciplinary planning meetings in the enforcement institutions and coordinate cooperation with work partners and authorities (e.g. correctional facilities, psychiatric clinics, forensic therapy, probation services, public prosecutor's office, social services, migration office)
- You make and issue enforcement-relevant decisions (e.g. examination of conditional releases) and are responsible for statements in appeal procedures and commissioning psychiatric assessments
- Within the framework of judicial follow-up procedures, you submit applications and participate in hearings
Your profile
- You have a completed degree in law
- Professional experience in criminal and measures enforcement or in criminal prosecution as well as knowledge of administrative law is an advantage
- You are interested in criminal law, forensics and crime prevention
- You enjoy interdisciplinary collaboration with various work partners as well as direct contact with offenders
- You convince with your high social competence, assertiveness and resilience
- You have a confident command of German, both spoken and written, as well as good IT user skills
- You are willing to undertake task-specific further training
- You have an impeccable reputation
What to expect
- A varied, meaningful and demanding activity in an interdisciplinary and socially relevant environment
- A thorough introduction as well as diverse training opportunities
- A modern workplace directly at Zurich Altstetten station
- Attractive employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines
Your application
Would you like to take the next step in your professional career? Then we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool. Any questions?
Simone Stoll, Head of Enforcement 3, is happy to assist you at 043 258 37 52.
Questions about the application process can be answered by the Recruitment & Assessment team at 043 258 58 35.
JuWe uses an online assessment as part of the application process. Further information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found at Arbeiten bei JuWe | Kanton Zürich (zh.ch).
