Description

Job Description

As a specialised case manager within the registry of the Detention Centre for Minors and Young Adults in Palézieux, you will ensure the complete and autonomous management of detainees' files throughout their detention journey. In this specific context, you contribute to the administrative and judicial monitoring of minors and young adults, working closely with criminal authorities, institutional partners, and various sectors of the establishment.

You contribute to the smooth running of the registry by monitoring deadlines, transfers and authorisations, as well as producing official documents and statistics. You also provide administrative support to the Management, participate in knowledge transfer within the team, and apply the confidentiality and security requirements specific to the penitentiary field.

You always act in accordance with our values: "Loyalty, Solidarity, Credibility".

Responsibilities

  • Analyse individual situations and process all correspondence received from various criminal authorities and different sectors of the establishment related to detainees. Verify the legal and administrative compliance of documents;

  • Prepare files for decisions by Management and authorities (releases, transfers, sentence execution, etc.);

  • Create, update and archive individual detainee files;

  • Manage visit and hearing authorisations and determine their feasibility: comprehensive analysis of the situation and judgments, decision notice, organisation, coordination and production of associated documents;

  • Manage the management's diary and organise appointments, meetings, seminars and travel;

  • Take and draft minutes;

  • Establish, develop and maintain contacts with bodies, services, organisations, institutions and persons directly related to SPEN activities and detainees' lives;
  • Provide training for commercial apprentices within the sector and conduct regular assessments and grading.

For further information, please consult the job description by clicking here or contact the establishment's management at 021 316 83 08.

Qualifications

  • Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) as a commercial employee or equivalent qualification;

  • At least 3 years of proven experience within a criminal justice entity;

  • Workplace trainer for apprentices (FPT);

  • Excellent organisational skills;

  • High discretion in handling sensitive data;

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, team spirit and empathy;

  • Good command of French, both spoken and written;

  • Proficient in common IT tools.

Our employment conditions require you to be Swiss or hold a C permit, free from bankruptcy (an extract from the Debt Collection Office must be presented during the process), and have a clean criminal record. There is a right to consult the criminal record under the Federal Act on the Criminal Record by the hiring authority for this position.

WHO ARE WE?

The Penitentiary Service consists of numerous professions that are meaningful for public service. We ensure the care of persons placed under the authority of the criminal justice system, whether before or after sentencing.
Our mission is twofold: to protect the population and to support the reintegration of individuals into society. SPEN manages and supervises the Sentence Enforcement Office and 6 penitentiary establishments under its authority.
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Why join the State of Vaud?

The State of Vaud offers a wide variety of jobs and opportunities for advancement. Working conditions are guided by themes of equality, inclusion, sustainability and professional ethics in an environment conducive to work-life balance.

To learn more about our benefits, visit our Employer State page.

  • Publication Date01/07/2026 06:43
  • LocationPalézieux, Lavaux-Oron, Switzerland
  • Apply by24/07/2026 21:55
  • Start DateImmediate or to be agreed
  • Salary Grade7
  • Contract TypePermanent Public Law
  • Work Rate80%
  • AddressPenitentiary Service
    Human Resources Unit
    Chemin de l'Islettaz, Building A
    1305 Penthalaz
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