kandidatu France

Head of the establishment

Direction de l'administration pénitentiaire - DISP STRASBOURG · State civil service

En français : Chef d'établissement

This job in plain words

The head of the establishment runs the Epinal detention centre, which holds male and female minors and adults, plus a semi-liberty unit. The post covers security, enforcement of sentences and budget management, under the regional director.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. The post is category A+ (senior management, leadership posts).

Category
Category A+ (senior management)
Diploma
Not stated
Experience
Experience as deputy head of an establishment is desired
Contract
Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. Expected posting length: 2 years.

The profile they want:

  • Very strong management skills.
  • Knowledge of law, prison rules and criminal justice policy.
  • Knowledge of budget and financial management.
  • Assessment of risks, including dangerousness.
  • Experience of operational command.
  • Experience as deputy head of an establishment is desired.

What you would do

  • Ensure security and enforcement of sentences in the establishment.
  • Lead and coordinate the team of managers.
  • Manage the budget: plan, make decisions and track spending.
  • Handle individual and collective crisis situations.
  • Lead social dialogue and run projects.
  • Handle internal and external communication.

How to apply

Apply by email to the employer, sending your CV and cover letter. The offer is published on Choisir le Service Public.

Documents to send:

  • CV
  • Cover letter (required)

Good to know:

  • The post requires a clearance for national defence secrecy.
  • The post is subject to on-call duty (astreinte).
  • May become vacant from 1 March 2027.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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