Detention Officer

About the job

Detention Officer

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• The EEPB and EDPR are two high-security closed detention facilities. The first is responsible for the execution of sentences and measures for detainees with varied profiles. It specialises in long-term accommodation, behavioural development, and phased preparation for release. The second specialises in emergency reception, pre-trial detention, behavioural development, and short-term release preparation. Both focus on intervention in complex situations or those involving psychiatric disorders.

As a detention officer, you are responsible for supervising and managing detainees, respecting the regulations and security within the facility.

You accompany detainees daily during walks, visits, cultural and leisure activities.

By facilitating detainees’ relationships with the outside world, you will play a vital role in actively contributing to their social development and reintegration while respecting their fundamental rights. Finally, exchanges with various partners are an integral part of your duties, which are carried out according to varied schedules, including night and weekend shifts.

Holder of a Federal VET Diploma or equivalent, you are at least 25 years old. Experience in security and excellent physical fitness are assets (physical tests and a medical examination may be required during recruitment).

With a genuine team spirit, you demonstrate openness, active listening, and discernment, including in managing conflict situations. Your natural authority allows you to enforce rules confidently while embodying a model of exemplary behaviour. Your social skills enable you to show empathy while maintaining the necessary professional distance.

You also have a good command of the French language and are comfortable with common IT tools.

Requirements: residence in Switzerland; category B driving licence; clean criminal record and debt enforcement register extract.

As part of your employment, you will undergo basic training leading to the federal certificate of detention officer at the Swiss Competence Centre for the Execution of Criminal Sanctions (CSCSP) in Fribourg; you will be sworn in.

• La Chaux-de-Fonds and Gorgier
• 1 January 2027 or by agreement
• 8 November 2026
• Ms Maria Di Marco, HR and Finance Assistant and Sylvie Calame, HR Specialist, tel. 032 889 61 30
• Grade 5
• A working environment where human values are at the heart of our concerns.
• An activity allowing you to carry out multidisciplinary missions and gain varied and enriching experience.
• A stimulating work environment and training opportunities to develop your skills.

Diversity is a fundamental value we cultivate with conviction, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of origin, gender, or background, feels fully integrated and valued.

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