Detention Agent — État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise)
- Location
- Orbe
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 44 days ago
Role overview
Missions
Surveillance, both day and night, of detained individuals
Accompanying detained individuals in their daily activities
- Missions
- Surveillance, both day and night, of detained individuals
- Must hold a minimum of a 3-year vocational diploma or equivalent Must be at least 24 years old
- Must hold a minimum of a 3-year vocational diploma or equivalent
Key requirements
- Must hold a minimum of a 3-year vocational diploma or equivalent Must be at least 24 years old
- Must hold a minimum of a 3-year vocational diploma or equivalent
- Federal certificate of detention agent or commitment to obtain it Proficiency in common computer tools Proficiency in the French language Comfortable in human interactions Good mental and physical abilities Ability to manage stress
Application process
- Please carefully prepare your application file including all documents: Cover letter CV with photo Copy of diploma(s) Work certificates
- Form regarding criminal history to download here
- After an initial selection based on the application, shortlisted candidates will be invited to a recruitment day.
- The next date is Saturday, August 29, 2026.
- You will find all the details of our recruitment process as well as the upcoming dates for our information and recruitment sessions here Position
- Position within the Vaud cantonal administration (State of Vaud), Switzerland Application
- Online application on the official job portal offres-emploi.vd.ch
Contacts
- For more information, please consult the specifications by clicking here or contact our recruitment department at 021 338 44 17 Recruitment process
Additional details
- Enforcing discipline, regulations, and hygiene standards while ensuring respect for human dignity
- Federal certificate of detention agent or commitment to obtain it through on-the-job training Proficiency in common computer tools
- Proficiency in the French language both orally and in writing. Knowledge of foreign languages is an asset
- Strong observation, analytical, and synthesis skills
- Please carefully prepare your application file including all documents:
Notes and original content
- Profile sought
- Must be at least 24 years old
- Federal certificate of detention agent or commitment to obtain it through on-the-job training
- Proficiency in common computer tools
- Proficiency in the French language both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of foreign languages is an asset
- What we offer
- Cover letter
- CV with photo
- Copy of diploma(s)
Questions about this listing
What salary does État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise) offer for this role?
État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise) lists CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year for this position in Orbe. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise) offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise) during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Vaud?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Vaud can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Vaud's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise)?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise)'s original listing at offres-emploi.vd.ch, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
