Kanton Zürich
Zürich
10 hours ago
Supervisor / Caregiver Execution - fixed-term 80 - 100%
- 20 April 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
About the job
Supervisor / Caregiver Execution - fixed-term 80 - 100%Correctional Services and Reintegration (JuWe) is part of the Directorate of Justice and the Interior of the Canton of Zurich and employs around 1,400 staff with diverse professional profiles. JuWe is responsible for criminal and measure enforcement as well as the implementation of various types of detention. For JuWe employees, the successful social reintegration of offenders and the prevention of recidivism are of particular importance.
The Pfäffikon Prison (GFP) operates, in addition to classic pre-trial detention, a security department for all types of detention. The security department houses detainees from all over Switzerland who require special personnel care and structural measures due to mental illness, an increased risk of escape, or high potential for violence. The GFP is currently under renovation, and reopening is planned for mid-2026.
For our execution team, we are looking immediately or by arrangement for a committed, dynamic, and highly motivated personality who tackles tasks with passion and team spirit. This position is limited to one year.
Until the GFP reopens, you will temporarily work at Zurich Prison, where a large part of the Pfäffikon team is deployed during the renovation.
Your field of activity
- You supervise, advise, and lead the detainees with clarity, empathy, and responsibility
- In challenging situations, you keep a cool head, recognize crises early, and ensure a safe, calm prison routine
- You support the personal development of inmates and thus actively contribute to their reintegration
- In the control center, you keep an overview of all security systems, coordinate emergencies, and ensure smooth processes during walks and internal transfers
- You also keep an overview administratively. You write reports and document events reliably and precisely
- Shift, weekend, night, and special duties are as natural to you as participating in quality assurance and further development of operations
What you bring with you
- A completed education (federal certificate of competence, (specialized) maturity or equivalent qualification)
- Very good German skills as well as good knowledge of at least one other language and secure IT user skills
- A communicative, responsible, and resilient personality who remains calm even in demanding situations
- Flexibility, humor, and team spirit. You actively contribute and help ensure a respectful and supportive team environment
- A minimum age of 25 years and an impeccable reputation (no entries in the criminal or debt register)
What makes this position special
- You can expect a versatile and responsible task in an exciting and extraordinary working environment
- You actively help shape a culture in which dealing with people in correctional services is respectful, reflective, binding, and consistent
- You benefit from a wide range of training and further education opportunities that advance you personally and professionally
- And yes, the employment conditions with the canton are really impressive
Your application
Ready for a new challenge? Then apply now via our online tool. We look forward to receiving your documents!
If you have questions about the activity, you can reach Ricardo Santos, Deputy Prison Director / Head of Security Department, at 043 258 12 30.
If you have questions about the application process, the Recruitment & Assessment team will be happy to assist you at 043 258 35 83.
JuWe uses an online assessment as part of the application process. More information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found at Working at JuWe | Canton Zurich (zh.ch).
