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Prison governor (chef d'établissement)

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

En français : Chef d'établissement

This job in plain words

The prison governor runs the Melun detention centre, which holds men sentenced to prison. The job covers security, prison policy and managing the staff.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. The post is subject to the special statute of prison service civil servants.

Category
Category A+ (senior management)
Diploma
Bachelor's degree (licence, bac+3) or equivalent
Experience
Experience wanted as a prison governor, in management and project leadership.
Contract
Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. Contract type and length not stated.

The profile they want:

  • Knowledge of criminal justice, prison and security policies.
  • Legal knowledge and prison regulations.
  • Experience in operational command and management.
  • Assessing risks, including the danger posed by detained people.
  • Very good management skills and a sense of dialogue.
  • Ability to adapt, organise and analyse.

What you would do

  • Guide and coordinate the multidisciplinary teams working in the prison.
  • Lead the infrastructure and security department, including the ELSP.
  • Manage human resources and carry out the equity plan.
  • Handle crisis situations and organise emergency drills.
  • Carry out general prison rules and use disciplinary powers.
  • Represent the prison before administrative and judicial authorities.

How to apply

Apply with the Postuler button on the official offer page on Choisir le Service Public. A CV and a cover letter are required.

Documents to send:

  • CV (required)
  • Cover letter (required)

Good to know:

  • The post requires a national defence secrecy clearance.
  • May become vacant from 1 September 2026.
  • Works Monday to Friday, with on-call duty (2nd and 3rd rota).
  • Housing not stated; meals available in the staff mess.

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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