Surveillance and Supervision Manager 100%

About the job

Start date:

1st February 2027 or date to be agreed

Workplace:

Biel/Bienne

In the field of judicial enforcement, no day is like another. Responsibility, security and humanity combine daily. For this demanding management role, we are looking for a committed person, capable of asserting themselves, maintaining an overview even in difficult situations, making clear decisions and leading their team with tact and competence. You will actively participate in the development of the Surveillance and Supervision sector, improve processes and make a significant contribution to safe, professional and respectful judicial enforcement. Would you like to take on responsibilities and really make a difference?

Your tasks

• You competently, tactfully and insightfully lead and develop the Surveillance and Supervision sector.
• You support newly recruited persons during their induction and organise basic and ongoing internal training in collaboration with management.
• You ensure the security and smooth running of daily prison operations and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• You encourage the development of your colleagues' skills, evaluate their performance and actively participate in recruiting new team members.
• You set clear objectives for the sector and ensure their achievement.
• You maintain an overview of the situation by preparing reports and operational statistics and supervising the checks of detainees and their personal effects.
• You participate in duty planning and ensure the proper organisation of tasks.
• You develop processes, professional standards and work instructions and ensure their implementation in consultation with management.
• You handle cases independently, develop strategies and take on challenging projects.
• You participate in the management on-call service and, if necessary, provide cover for accounting.
• You represent the Biel Regional Prison in specialised bodies and at conferences as required.

Your profile

• You hold a CSCSP diploma and have several years of experience in judicial enforcement; initial experience in a management role is an advantage.
• You have completed management training or wish to undertake it while working.
• You communicate fluently in French or German and have very good oral knowledge of the other language; knowledge of other languages is an advantage.
• You have an impeccable reputation, good IT skills and hold a category B driving licence.
• Ideally, you have basic knowledge of management.
• You are flexible and available to take on responsibilities, including at night, on weekends and on-call duty.
• You show initiative and autonomy and can keep calm even in tense situations.
• You lead your team with clarity, empathy and a strong sense of responsibility.
• You demonstrate respect, discretion and openness towards every person, regardless of their background, and stand out through your service-mindedness.

We offer you

The Biel Regional Prison offers you a varied and meaningful management role, with responsibilities and real scope for manoeuvre. You will work in a dynamic environment, within a committed team and benefit from the attractive advantages offered by the Canton of Bern: at least five weeks of holiday per year, modern social and pension benefits, fair remuneration and numerous opportunities for continuing education and professional development. Come and help shape the future of judicial enforcement with us!

Contact

We look forward to meeting you! Please submit your application online. For more information, please contact Fabienne Pahud, HR consultant, by phone at the HR Service Centre, fabienne.pahud@be.ch

About the Office of Judicial Enforcement

Within the Security Directorate, the Office of Judicial Enforcement, with its approximately 1000 employees, is responsible for the enforcement of sentences and measures for adults and juveniles in open or closed settings. To fulfil its tasks, it has five regional prisons, four concordat penitentiary institutions, the Cell Division of the Île Hospital, the Detention Place Coordination Service and the Probation and Penal Sanctions Enforcement Section.

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