République et Canton de Neuchâtel
La Chaux-de-Fonds
Sanctions and Probation Officer (Fixed-term contract) at 80%
- 23 October 2026
- 80%
- La Chaux-de-Fonds
About the job
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Department:DSDCEntity:Penitentiary Service (SPNE) – Office for the Execution of Sanctions and Probation (OESP)Activities:Within the scope of your role, you participate in the implementation of criminal sanctions and probation measures imposed on adult individuals, in accordance with legal provisions. You ensure the enforcement of criminal judgments by analysing and managing information related to convicted persons, with a view to monitoring, managing and preventing risks. You plan the execution of sanctions as well as their follow-up, while coordinating interventions and the network of involved partners. In this context, you conduct hearings and interviews, and draft reports, assessments and administrative or judicial decisions necessary for the proper handling of cases.Desired profile:Holder of a master’s degree relevant to the role or a university of applied sciences bachelor’s degree supplemented by training related to the position, you have several years of experience in the criminal, socio-educational field, or related to managing difficult personalities. Your analytical, synthesis, negotiation and mediation skills are recognised and accompanied by a great capacity for adaptability and stress resistance. Furthermore, your interpersonal ease allows you to represent authority clearly and professionally, even in sensitive contexts or with varied interlocutors. Knowledge of foreign languages is an asset.Workplace:La Chaux-de-FondsStart date:To be agreedApplication deadline:8 November 2026Information:Ms Lorena Andreazza, Deputy Head of Office a.i., tel. 032 889 77 03All applications must be sent exclusively to the Human Resources Department and not to the recruiting departmentIf you wish to take on this challenge, please apply online by attaching your complete file (cover letter, CV, diplomas and work certificates).
