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Prison governor (head of a penitentiary establishment)
Direction de l'administration pénitentiaire - DISP STRASBOURG · Grand Est · Closes in 5 days
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1 Check the conditions You are here
Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff (contractuels) can apply. The post is in category A+ (senior management).
Category: Category A+ (senior management)
The profile they look for:
- Knowledge of prison and criminal justice institutions and policies
- Knowledge of administrative, budget and financial management rules
- Experience in operational command
- Assessing risks, including the danger posed by detained people
- Management skills and ability to adapt
- Good listening and communication skills
2 Résumé and cover letter
A one- or two-page résumé and a short cover letter that takes up the duties of the offer with your examples. If you are a civil servant, you are often asked for your latest status decision (arrêté) and your latest annual review reports.
3 Apply
Deadline: November 6 (Closes in 5 days)
Apply by email to the regional prison directorate, with your CV and cover letter. The address is given on the official offer.
4 Interview and answer
If your application is shortlisted, the employer contacts you for an interview, often with two or three people. Prepare: why this job, your experience close to the duties, and your questions.
Good to know:
- The post requires a security clearance for national defence secrets
- Service housing is provided, with a canteen (mess) on site
- Expected posting length is 2 years
- The post may become vacant from 01/03/2027
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