Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Workshop Supervisor, fixed-term 80 - 100%
- 25 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
About the job
Workshop Supervisor, fixed-term 80 - 100%With around 1,400 employees, the Department of Justice and Reintegration (JuWe) is responsible for penal and measures enforcement as well as the implementation of various types of detention. Our employees from around 40 professions support and promote the reintegration of offenders and are committed effectively and progressively to a safe and just society.
The Pöschwies Correctional Facility (JVA) is one of eight main departments of JuWe. With around 400 detention places, it is the largest closed correctional facility in Switzerland for male offenders. It fulfils a central state function and, according to legal mandate, contributes to the protection of the public while simultaneously creating the conditions for the resocialisation of the admitted persons.
From 1 January 2027 or by agreement, we are looking for a resilient personality with pronounced social skills. Together with your experienced professional colleagues, you will supervise and support admitted persons at the employment and workplaces in the correctional trades. The position is fixed-term until 31 December 2032.
As the role regularly involves body searches of men, we can only consider applications from male persons for this position.
Your tasks
- Ensuring order and security in the workshop and accompanying a regulated work operation
- Guiding and supporting the admitted persons in their daily work
- Responsibility for the care and promotion of a group of admitted persons in security-oriented enforcement
- Planning and coordinating employment assignments while considering individual skills and resources
- Maintaining regular communication with the residential group and fostering close interdisciplinary collaboration
- Observing developments and behaviours and documenting them in reports and assessments
Your profile
- A basic vocational training (EFZ) or an equivalent qualification
- Professional experience in a craft environment as well as interest in work-related social pedagogy with people are advantageous
- Pronounced social skills and enjoyment in accompanying and promoting people in special life situations
- Team-oriented, flexible and resilient personality with a positive attitude
- Good German language skills in spoken and written form as well as confident MS Office skills; additional language skills are advantageous
- Minimum age 25 years and a clean record (no entries in the criminal and debt registers)
Our offer
- A meaningful and varied activity in a special and exciting working environment
- Diverse internal and external training and further education opportunities
- Catering options directly on site in the JVA Pöschwies restaurant
- Regulated working hours in uniformed service operations
- Attractive employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines
Your application
Are you looking for a new challenge? Then become part of our team and apply directly via our online application tool. We look forward to hearing from you.
Questions about the position can be answered by Peter Hollenstein, Head of Correctional Trades, at 043 257 17 05 or Deputy Head of Correctional Trades Kenny Bücheli at 043 257 17 64
Questions about the application process can be answered by the Recruitment & Assessment team at 043 258 35 83.
JuWe uses an online assessment as part of the application process. Further information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found at Working at JuWe | Canton of Zurich (zh.ch).
