Criminal Evaluation Coordinator at 90%

The Service pénitentiaire (SPNE) – Office d'exécution des sanctions et de probation (OESP) is looking for a

Criminal Evaluation Coordinator at 90%
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The OESP carries out the tasks devolved by the penal code to the enforcement authority and the probation authority. It prepares and makes administrative decisions relating to the application of criminal sanctions pronounced against adults. It ensures the monitoring and control of the application of decisions from a perspective of risk and resource management, prevention of the commission of new offenses, and support for social (re)integration.

Your missions
You contribute to the overall management of the office by assuming the coordination of criminal evaluation activities. In this capacity, you carry out and coordinate the assignment of criminological evaluations of persons serving a criminal sanction, following the commission of serious offenses, particularly violence. The execution of this mission involves conducting interviews with the persons concerned. In this framework, you write analytical reports aimed at making pronouncements on the risk of recidivism, highlighting risk and protection factors, and proposing recommendations for individualized care. You also facilitate intervision sessions oriented towards criminological analysis and the management of follow-up for persons concerned by the evaluative process. Furthermore, you work in a network with internal and external partners. Finally, you guide and support the team on a daily basis, guaranteeing a clear organization of work as well as appropriate access to continuing education.

Your profile
Holder of a master's degree in criminology or psychology, or an equivalent title, you have several years of experience in a criminal, socio-educational field or in connection with the management of complex situations (difficult personalities, psychiatric disorders, addictions, etc.) allowing you to evolve in an exposed environment. You have useful experience in performing and supervising criminological evaluations using risk assessment instruments according to PLESORR standards. Benefiting from skills in leadership and team management, you demonstrate active listening. Your writing skills are recognized, as are your faculties of analysis, synthesis, and mediation. You are motivated to work in an interdisciplinary context, benefit from good interpersonal skills and a capacity to represent the authority in diverse contexts.
Prerequisites:

domicile in Switzerland;
driving license category B;
clean criminal record and extract from the debt enforcement register.
You will be sworn in.

Workplace: La Chaux-de-Fonds
Application deadline: 13 October 2026
Salary: Flat rate
Start of activity: To be agreed

Additional information
Mme Lorena Andreazza, deputy head of office a.i., tel. 032 889 77 03

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

We offer you for this position

• An autonomous activity in a stimulating and varied work environment where human and security aspects are omnipresent.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home.
• Training opportunities allowing you to develop your skills.