JICN Head of Detention and Reintegration

The organisation

The JICN is a correctional institution where all detainees of the Caribbean Netherlands can be placed. There are several wards including a ward for young adults, for women, and a house of detention. In addition, we have  a Forensic Care Ward and a ward for minors. The JICN also looks after the arrestees and foreign nationals. The JICN is moving with the changes in the prison system. This requires proactive thinking, innovation, and investment in the professionalism of our employees.

The core task of the Correctional Institution Caribbean Netherlands (JICN) is the safe confinement of detainees, the restoration of law and order, the prevention of recidivism (repeat crime), and the provision of perspective to detainees by working towards reintegration. Our focus is on assistance and development. In this process, we work closely with our chain partners.

Job description

The JICN moves with the developments that the prison system is facing. For instance. The JICN pays attention to the changing policies in the area of detention and reintegration, the manner in which the department is set up and enabled to meet the needs of the JICN and the detainees. This means that in the coming period, the Detention & Reintegration Department will invest in making its work processes more efficient and more future-proof. As head of this department, you fulfil a project leadership role in detention and reintegration-related projects. You set the course and you create support and connection. You also empower your colleagues to give substance to this and you oversee the achievement of the results.

Job responsibilities

• You advise the board in all areas of detention and reintegration, both inside and outside the institution;
• You coordinate the activities of the department with other departments and chain partners;
• You work closely with the Labour Coordinator and the Library Education and Sports Coordinator;
• You hold discussions with chain partners about the implementation, new developments, and the mutual cooperation;
• You make proposals for adjustment of the policies in the area of operation and you discuss them with the Director JICN;
• You are responsible for the progress of the processes, and you make adjustments by giving instructions or by agreeing on arrangements;
• You monitor the progress and implementation of intra- and extramural detention planning and the preparation of removals and transfers;
• You are responsible for development and implementation of activities in the area of selection, placement, liberties, and detention and reintegration plans;
• You take care of the registration of changes in cell capacity and cell destinations;
• You approve registrations and data changes of detainees;
• You contribute to the optimisation of processes and working methods of the Detention & Reintegration Department;
• You chair various consultations;
• You conduct (development) interviews with the employees of the department, including the annual performance review;
• You take care of the business operations of the department.

Job requirements

• Your intellectual and professional ability is at the level of Higher Professional Education (HBO) with affinity for social issues and reintegration and/or resocialisation supplemented with a management training;
• You have demonstrable management experience;
• You are experienced in the preparation of recommendations and the coordination of processes;
• You have knowledge of the substantive and process aspects of detention and social assistance;
• You have knowledge of relevant guidelines and procedures and you can translate them into practice;
• You have knowledge and understanding of the digital developments and their impact on the tasks of and applicability to your own organisational unit;
• You can deal effectively with differences between employees;
• You have a good sense of the interests at stake within the organisation, a customer-oriented attitude, and you are skilled in building a network;
• You have good communication skills and you have good command of spoken and written Dutch. Speaking Papiamentu and Spanish is preferred.

Competencies

• Group-oriented leadership
• Persuasiveness
• Interpersonal sensitivity
• Problem-analysing skills
• Enterprising
• Result orientation
• Customer focus
• Situational awareness
• Networking

What do we offer?

• An appointment in conformity with the Rechstpositiebesluit Ambtenaren BES (BES Legal Status of Civil Servants Decree);
• A salary in line with the market, in initial salary scale 9  and job salary scale 10 from a minimum of $3.293,- and a maximum of $4.900,- based on a work week of 36 hours. A pay grade based on knowledge and experience;
• A holiday pay (8.33% of the annual income);
• A13^th month (8.33% of the annual income);
• Vitality allowance;
• A pension plan administered by Pensioenfonds Caribisch Nederland (PCN);
• 182 holiday hours based on a work week of 36 hours;
• A temporary appointment of one year with the prospect of a permanent appointment in case of good performance and a positive appraisal;
• A relocation scheme for applicants not living in the island.

Procedure

An assessment, case, online screening and/or reference check may be part of the procedure.
This vacancy is being advertised internally and externally, and the following order will be considered in the selection process:

• Official RCN staff on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba (internal);

• Residents of the Caribbean part of the Netherlands (external);
• Other candidates (external).

Terms of appointment

• A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG);
• Medical examination regarding mandatory registration for the pension fund (with a personal contribution);
• Dutch citizenship.

Important information for interested applicants living outside the Caribbean Netherlan
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• The salary is paid in American dollars, the official currency in the Caribbean Netherlands;
• The Caribbean Netherlands has its own tax regulations. Income above the tax-free allowance $21,956 in 2026 is taxed at 29.4% in the first bracket (up to an income of $53,198). A tax rate of 38.4% applies to the second bracket;
• You are or will become a resident of the Caribbean Netherlands.

More information?

For information about the job vacancy, please contact Ana Domacasse (Acting Deputy Director  JICN) available at +599 795 1046.

Digital application

You may send your curriculum vitae with cover letter to vacature@rijksdienstcn.com