Hoofd Detentie en Re-integratie

Do you have leadership skills and an affinity with detention and reintegration? Join us at the prison in Almelo, where working in a unique environment offers the opportunity to truly help people. At the D&R Department, we aim to make the detention period as meaningful as possible for inmates, preparing them for a successful reintegration into society. Collaboration with other prison departments and external partners is crucial in achieving this. Our operations involve processes focused on law compliance, deadlines, procedures, and identifying the care and guidance needs of our target group. The D&R Department includes various disciplines: inmate administration, case managers, back-office, reintegration center, education, trainers, methodological supervisors, and the library.

What makes our work special? It's diverse, we deal with constant changes, and there are numerous opportunities for self-development. You will combine your management capabilities with subject knowledge, be jointly responsible for personnel policy execution, quality assurance, and process implementation. Organizational sensitivity is crucial, as well as setting frameworks for staff to perform effectively. Building and maintaining connections with your teams, colleagues, other departments, the management team, and partners is central to your role. You adapt your management style to the needs and abilities of the staff and the situation. Enthusiastically, you support the development of both the teams and the target group, demonstrating steadfast leadership.

You will be proactive in making decisions, capable of setting priorities, and skilled in planning and organizing work. As Deputy Head of D&R, you report to the Head of D&R and act as their deputy. The total D&R department consists of 28 employees. You will oversee the inmate administration and back-office disciplines and sometimes take on the role of project leader, representing the Almelo prison.

What You'll Bring

• A relevant higher education degree, preferably in social, societal, or welfare fields
• Management skills; expertise is a plus
• Affinity with detention and reintegration
• Effective communication skills and the ability to motivate others
• Self-critical, open to learning, and receptive to feedback
• A team player, connector, transparent, honest, and proactive

Additional Benefits

• An Individual Choice Budget (IKB) giving you the flexibility to customize part of your employment terms, potentially including financial benefits or vacation days (16.5% of your gross annual salary)
• Full reimbursement for your public transport commuting costs
• A comprehensive pension scheme
• Partially paid parental leave
• Study opportunities for personal growth and career development
• Access to company fitness facilities

Special Notes

• Applicants within the Civil Service who are designated as From-Job-To-Job candidates or (medically) relocation candidates should attach a copy of the designation letter to their application
• An assessment may be part of the application process
• A Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is required for all positions within DJI, and the cost for obtaining a VOG will be reimbursed by DJI
• Your resilience and physical condition should be at the desired level, and you must meet the physical skills test and resilience training obligations
• Reference checks and attending a day-in-the-job experience may be part of the application process

About the Ministry and DJI

The Ministry of Justice and Security ensures that the rule of law in the Netherlands allows people to coexist freely and safely. It works toward a safer and more just society by providing legal protection and intervening when necessary. The Custodial Institutions Agency (DJI) manages detention facilities across 38 locations, providing opportunities for detainees to build socially acceptable lives. DJI employs over 16,000 staff in prisons, juvenile institutions, forensic psychiatric centers, detention centers, and other services. With its nationwide reach, DJI is one of the largest and most versatile organizations in the Netherlands, impacting daily life.