Head of Security & Construction Coordination 80 - 100%
Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:22 December 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join Zurich West Prison's team, dedicated to public safety and support. Enjoy a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth.
Tasks
- Oversee passive security and implement internal safety processes.
- Ensure compliance with legal regulations and manage risks effectively.
- Coordinate safety workflows and lead emergency management initiatives.
Skills
- Completed vocational training and advanced education in safety or construction.
- Strong background in security, crisis management, and risk assessment.
- Excellent communication skills in German, both written and spoken.
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At Zurich West Prison (GZW), we serve the public 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Our tasks and challenges are diverse – we master them together as a team with high professionalism.
The Central Services department supports prison operations in the areas of construction, technology, logistics, and administration. It makes an important contribution to smooth, efficient operations and security at Zurich West Prison.
We are looking for an experienced, committed individual as Head of Security and Construction Coordination, starting immediately or by arrangement.
This is your field of activity
- You bear overall responsibility for passive security and the implementation of internal security processes
- You ensure compliance with legal requirements and are responsible for risk management as well as alarm and crisis management
- You control security-relevant procedures and processes and take on the role of Safety Officer (SIBE) for fire protection and occupational safety throughout the operation
- You design and conduct training on internal security processes
- You are the central interface to authorities, emergency services, and other external partners
- You advise the operation on structural and technical security infrastructure in collaboration with the Construction and Logistics department of UGZ
- You lead and coordinate internal renovation projects during ongoing operations, taking into account safety and operational requirements
- You work closely with internal partners and external specialist planners and ensure the implementation of structural and technical security requirements
- As a member of management, you actively contribute to the strategic development of the Central Services department
What you bring
- You have completed basic training (EFZ) and further education, e.g., a federal specialist certificate or a bachelor's degree
- You have solid training in security (e.g., police, military, civil protection, airport), technology, or construction (HF/FH)
- Ideally, you have additional training as a Safety Officer (SIBE) for fire protection and occupational safety or are willing to complete it
- You have several years of experience in structural and technical security as well as in developing emergency and crisis concepts
- You have experience in designing and implementing security processes, risk management, and crisis management
- You bring proven experience in project management as well as in developing and implementing processes
- You possess strong communication skills in German (written and spoken) and can convey complex matters clearly
And you additionally benefit from
- Experience the fascination of a versatile and demanding activity that awaits you in a challenging and inspiring work environment
- You shape a culture in which relationships with people in the justice system are handled and lived in a factual, reflective, binding, respectful, and consistent manner
- Zurich West Prison is centrally located next to Hardbrücke, providing excellent public transport connections
- A large range of part-time training and further education in theory and practice awaits you
- A lunch check card and an internal staff restaurant in the Police and Justice Center (PJZ)
- 24/7 access to the PJZ fitness area
- We offer you a fair, secure, and all-around attractive employment package
How to become part of us
Have we sparked your interest? Then take the next step with us and send us your application via our online tool.
We are committed to bias-free application processes and therefore ask you to refrain from including a cover letter, photo, and marital status information in your application. We look forward to your dossier!
If you have any questions about the position, Sandra Darvas, Head of Central Services, is happy to assist you at phone 043 257 68 12. Questions about the application process can be answered by the Recruitment & Assessment team at tel. 043 257 43 19.
As part of the application process, JuWe uses an online assessment. More information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found at Working at JuWe | Canton Zurich (zh.ch).
