Etat du canton de Fribourg
Fribourg, CH
Detention Officer - Cellular 90-100%
- 06 September 2026
- 90 – 100%
- Fribourg, CH
Job summary
Join the team at the Etablissement de détention fribourgeois, a public institution in Fribourg. This role offers a supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance.
Tasks
- Ensure constant surveillance of detainees considering their regimes.
- Manage reception processes including entries, exits, and camera oversight.
- Assist detainees in work activities and promote resocialization.
Skills
- CFC or equivalent training with professional experience required.
- Strong interpersonal skills and conflict management abilities.
- Ability to work irregular hours including weekends and holidays.
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About the job
Detention Officer - Cellular
Fribourg, CH, Sarine, CH
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Activity rate
90-100%
Location
Fribourg, CH, Sarine
Application deadline
13.09.2026
Start date
01.10.2026 or to be agreed
Contract type
Fixed-term contract
Who are we?
The Fribourg Detention Facility (EDFR) brings together the penitentiary structures of the canton of Fribourg. It has the status of a public law entity and possesses legal personality. It is administratively attached to the Directorate of Security, Justice and Sport (DSJS), under the high supervision of the State Council. The Facility ensures the custody, accommodation, care and treatment of detainees entrusted to it and contributes to achieving the objectives assigned to the execution of custodial sentences and measures.
Why join us?
The employer state encourages work-life balance and offers an attractive working environment and conditions to its employees. For more information, follow this link .
Your tasks
Fixed-term contract for 3 months
- Provide guard service and maintain constant supervision of detainees, taking into account various detention regimes
- Manage reception at the detention centre (entries/exits, camera)
- Escort detainees during maintenance or renovation work
- Contribute to the resocialisation of detainees by having a positive influence on them
- Enforce discipline, order and security among detainees
Desired profile
- Federal VET diploma or equivalent training, with several years of professional experience
- Possession of the federal detention officer certificate is an advantage
- Good physical and mental condition, as well as flexibility and stress resistance
- Good interpersonal skills, communication and conflict management
- Willingness to work shifts (irregular working hours, including Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
- Willingness to intervene outside working hours in cases of force majeure
- Good knowledge of IT tools (MS Office)
- Clean debt enforcement and criminal records
- Fluency in French or German with good knowledge of the other language
Contact details
Claude Berset - Head of Cellular Section/Supervision, Central Prison Division, T +41 26 305 21 07
