Supervisor / Caregiver
- 27 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Intermediate)
- 4001 Basel
About the job
80%-100%
Department of Justice and Security, Population Services and Migration, Waaghof Remand Prison
by arrangement
Tasks
Work deployment in shift work: With your work deployment in shift work, you ensure an orderly and safe operational process in the daily prison routine of the male/female and youth departments, remand detention and penal system.
Leading and caring for the admitted persons: Your tasks include leading and caring for the admitted persons who are in exceptional and stressful situations, taking into account the different nationalities, cultures and religions.
Not an everyday area of responsibility: Immediate and situation-appropriate intervention in special incidents as well as documenting the work (keeping observation and daily journals, preparing reports on special events) complete this area of responsibility.
Training to become a specialist in the penal system: After a one-year probation period, you will start at the earliest with the mandatory training to become a specialist in the penal system with a federal professional certificate. We cover all costs for the training.
Profile
Experience: For this unusual work, we expect high resilience, teamwork skills and experience in dealing with people from different cultures.
Personality: With assertiveness even in unfamiliar situations, open communication, conflict resolution skills and a confident personality, you can manage this interesting and demanding activity.
Education: You are at least 25 years old, have completed a 3-year vocational training or Matura and have an impeccable reputation.
Language: Good oral and written German skills (minimum level B2). Swiss German must be understood continuously. Foreign language skills are desirable.
Insight into our work
In the area of Population Services and Migration of the Department of Justice and Security Basel-Stadt, the Population Office, the Migration Office and the Office for Penal System provide a variety of services for the public. Thus, the area is often an important point of contact for the domestic and foreign population. The various activities are central to the coexistence of people in Basel-Stadt and beyond.
Our centrally located sites are easily accessible on foot, by bike and by public transport.
With us, tasks, competencies, training and experience count for the determination and development of salary.
We cover the larger share of ongoing contributions, offer savings plan options and possibilities for flexible retirement.
Contact
Questions about the role
Thomas Merz
Head of Supervision and Care
Tel. +41 61 267 52 32
Questions about the application
Roberto Maranzana
HR Consultant
Tel. +41 61 267 78 29
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