Head of Security Service 100%
Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:23 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join JuWe as Leitung Sicherheitsdienst, shaping safety in Zurich's justice system. Enjoy a meaningful role in rehabilitation and prevention.
Tasks
- Lead the security service strategically, fostering continuous development.
- Oversee professional growth of security staff, ensuring high standards.
- Collaborate in management to enhance MZU's interdisciplinary approach.
Skills
- Completed vocational training with advanced qualifications in criminal justice.
- Strong leadership and social competencies with organizational talent.
- Excellent German skills and conflict resolution abilities in tough situations.
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Correctional Services and Reintegration (JuWe) is part of the Directorate of Justice and the Interior of the Canton of Zurich and is responsible for penal and measure enforcement as well as the implementation of various types of detention. For our 1,400 employees from around 40 professions, the successful social reintegration of offenders, the prevention of recidivism, as well as the detention and preparation of the departure of persons without a valid residence permit are of particular importance.
The Uitikon Measures Center (MZU) is the socio-pedagogical-therapeutic competence center of JuWe for the penal and measure enforcement of juvenile and young adult offenders.
We are looking for a committed and responsible Head of Security Service to start immediately or by arrangement, who, as a member of the management team, shapes the safety, quality, and further development of the MZU.
Your area of responsibility
- You lead the security service on a strategic, professional, and personnel level and continuously develop the department
- The professional and personal development of all employees in the security service is at the center of your responsibility
- You lead in accordance with our leadership principles
- As a member of the management team, you help shape the further development of the MZU, take responsibility for cross-departmental tasks, and influence interdisciplinary collaboration
- You ensure the planning and implementation of internal training and further education in the security service and at the MZU
- In the management on-call duty and crisis team, you act proactively and maintain close cooperation with emergency services and other partners
- You ensure the quality of processes, services, and deployment planning through controlling and optimization
- You represent the department confidently internally and externally and contribute your expertise to cantonal projects
Your profile
- Completed basic training (EFZ) with advanced training such as Correctional Services Specialist, Correctional Services Expert, or Trainer FA
- Several years of professional experience in correctional services or a comparable environment as well as proven leadership experience
- Very good German skills in spoken and written form as well as confident use of common IT programs
- High resilience, decisiveness, and conflict management skills in demanding situations
- Strong leadership and social skills combined with organizational talent and communicative strength
- Enthusiasm for innovation as well as the ability to professionally and respectfully accompany young offenders
- Willingness to take responsibility at strategic and operational levels and actively further develop the security service
Our offer
- Work in a socially highly relevant and interdisciplinary field and the opportunity to play a significant role in its further development
- A high degree of independence and many opportunities for design and further development
- You can look forward to a collegial team as well as a versatile, demanding, and especially meaningful activity in an institution characterized by change and development
- In addition to comprehensive and professional introduction to your new role, you benefit from a diverse range of internal and external training opportunities
- The workplace is easily accessible by public transport, and parking spaces are also available
- JuWe offers an all-around attractive employment package according to cantonal guidelines
Your application
Take the next step in your professional career with us and send us your application via our online tool. We look forward to receiving your dossier!
Do you have any questions? Carmelo Campanello, Director MZU, is happy to assist you at 044 498 21 21. For questions about the application process, the Recruitment & Assessment team is happy to help at 043 258 34 59.
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).
