Beamter/Beamtin im Justizvollzugsdienst (mittlerer nichttechnischer Dienst)

Learning locations are: Correctional Schools: Classrooms (classroom-based instruction) Correctional Facilities: Rooms of the respective departments, depending on the service direction.

Occupation Type: Civil service training; differing career designations in individual Bundesländer (federal states). Type of Training: Preparatory service, regulated by ordinances of the Bundesländer (federal states). Duration of Preparatory Service: Typically 1.5-2 years. Learning Locations: Correctional Schools, Correctional Facilities. What does one do in this profession? Civil servants in the intermediate correctional service undertake tasks in the areas of general correctional service, workshop, administrative, and medical services of a correctional facility. In administration, they are responsible for case processing. For example, they create and maintain inmate and personnel files and process forms necessary for the admission and release of inmates. Furthermore, they supervise convicted and remand prisoners (general correctional service) or guide them in training and further education facilities (workshop service). In doing so, they assess the behavior and work performance of the inmates. Within the framework of correctional enforcement, civil servants...

Job Title: Civil servant in the intermediate correctional service. Occupation Type: Civil service training/preparatory service. Training Duration: Typically 1.5-2 years. Entry Requirement: Typically a secondary school leaving certificate (mittlerer Bildungsabschluss) or a Hauptschulabschluss (lower secondary school certificate) and a beneficial completed vocational training; for workshop service, additionally a passed master craftsman or technician examination. What does one do in this profession? Civil servants in the intermediate correctional service undertake tasks in the areas of general correctional service, workshop, administrative, and medical services of a correctional facility. In administration, they are responsible for case processing. For example, they create and maintain inmate and personnel files and process forms necessary for the admission and release of inmates. Furthermore, they supervise convicted and remand prisoners (general correctional service) or guide them in training and further education facilities (workshop service). In doing so, they assess the behavior and work performance of the inmates.

Typically 1.5-2 years.

In the aptitude test, for example, pedagogical and psychological tests are conducted, and physical suitability is assessed.

Structure of a preparatory service in the intermediate correctional service: Practical training I in a correctional facility: 2.5 months. Theoretical training I at a correctional school: 3 months. Practical training II in a correctional facility: 4 months. Theoretical training II at a correctional school: 3 months. Practical training III in a correctional facility: 5.5 months. Theoretical training III at a correctional school: 3 months. Practical training IV in a correctional facility: 3 months. Career examination. Total training duration: 24 months.

No tuition fees or course fees are charged. Travel costs or costs for learning materials may arise. Costs for accommodation at the training location may also be incurred.

During theoretical training, one acquires knowledge in areas such as enforcement practice, enforcement administration, enforcement law, civil law and administrative law, public service law, criminal and procedural law, state, constitutional and European law, psychology, criminology, pedagogy, job-specific conflict resolution and self-defense, and sports. Depending on the Bundesland (federal state) and service direction, training also covers weapon knowledge and use, violence prevention and de-escalation, first aid, business management and occupational safety, healthcare and accident prevention. During practical training, one learns (depending on the service direction) about various forms and types of enforcement such as adult or youth enforcement, as well as the essential tasks, organization, and working methods in a correctional facility. Tasks in workshop services are undertaken, job-related application of information and communication technology, weapon use, and gate, visitor, and control services are learned.

One should prepare for the following conditions and requirements: During theoretical training phases: classroom instruction, possibly project work, and reviewing content at home. During practical training phases: practical collaboration (under guidance), e.g., maintaining inmate files, filling out forms, assisting with work allocation in workshop services. Requirements include diligence, sense of responsibility, and confidentiality (e.g., accurately maintaining inmate files, maintaining silence about personal data), communication skills and willingness to make contact (e.g., in dealing with inmates, visitors, and authority staff), self-confidence, assertiveness, and conflict resolution skills (e.g., supervising prison inmates), and psychological stability (e.g., maintaining a professional distance).

The monthly gross basic salary for civil servant candidates in state authorities ranges from 1,409 € to 1,528 €, depending on the Bundesland (federal state). Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion. Note: In addition to the basic salary, candidate remuneration includes capital-forming benefits, possibly family allowances, and other allowances, remunerations, and surcharges.

In-depth knowledge in the following school subjects is a good prerequisite for successful Ausbildung (vocational training): German: Since civil servant candidates learn to handle correspondence and prepare minutes and reports during their training, good German language skills are essential. Mathematics: Knowledge of mathematics is required, for example, to perform tasks in the area of household and financial management. Pedagogy/Psychology: The training also includes learning how to deal with offenders. Knowledge of pedagogy and psychology is therefore useful.

The following Ausbildung (vocational training) alternatives are available for the profession of civil servant in the middle-level correctional service: Area of Protection and Security: Civil servant in deportation detention enforcement service (middle-level non-technical service), police officer in the Federal Police (middle-level non-technical service), police officer in the middle-level non-technical service, civil servant in the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (middle-level service), Specialist for Protection and Security. Commonality: Implementing security measures. Area of Law and Administration: Judicial clerk, civil servant in the middle-level customs service. Commonality: Processing administrative procedures.

The duration of the Ausbildung (vocational training) in Bavaria is 1.5 or 2 years. It is 2 years for enforcement and administrative services, and 1.5 years for general enforcement services and workshop services.

The duration of the Ausbildung in Berlin is 2 years.

The duration of the Ausbildung in Bremen is 2 years.

The duration of the Ausbildung in Hesse is 2 years.

The duration of the Ausbildung in Hamburg is 2 years.

The duration of the Ausbildung in Saxony is 2 years.

The Ausbildung (vocational training) duration in Saarland is typically 21 months or 2 years. For General Enforcement Service, it is 21 months; for Administrative Service, 2 years; and for Workshop Service, an introductory period of 6 months.

The Ausbildung (vocational training) in the middle-level judicial enforcement service is conducted as a 1.5 to 2-year preparatory service. It is regulated by Bundesland (federal state) ordinances and leads to a career examination.

The Ausbildung (vocational training) duration in Thüringen is 2 years.

This Ausbildung (vocational training) is legally regulated in the specified Bundesland (federal state) and leads to the following qualification/professional title: Baden-Württemberg, Niedersachsen: Justizvollzugsfachwirt/Justizvollzugsfachwirtin. The career path is also established in the following Bundesländer (federal states) where no specific qualification/professional titles are given: Bayern, Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Hessen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Saarland, Sachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein, Thüringen. Career titles include: Civil Servant - Judicial Enforcement Service (middle service), Civil Servant - Judicial Enforcement Service (career group 1, second entry level), Civil Servant - Judicial Enforcement Service (career group 1, second entry level), Civil Servant - Judicial Enforcement Service (second qualification level), Civil Servant - Judicial Enforcement Service (second entry level). Career titles are exemplary and may vary by Bundesland (federal state).

The Ausbildung (vocational training) duration in Brandenburg is 2 years.

In Bayern, the monthly gross basic salary for trainees in Landesbehörden (state authorities) is €1,510. Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, as of February 2025. In addition to the basic trainee salary, trainee allowances include capital-forming benefits, and potentially family allowances and other supplements, remunerations, and bonuses.

The monthly gross basic salary for trainees in state authorities in Berlin is 1,468 Euros. This information is from dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, valid as of January 2026. In addition to the basic salary, trainee remuneration includes capital-forming benefits, and possibly family allowances and other bonuses, remunerations, and surcharges.

The monthly gross basic salary for trainees in state authorities in Bremen is 1,457 Euros. This information is from dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, valid as of February 2025. In addition to the basic salary, trainee remuneration includes capital-forming benefits, and possibly family allowances and other bonuses, remunerations, and surcharges.

The monthly gross basic salary for trainees in state authorities in Hessen is 1,515 Euros. This information is from dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, valid as of December 2025. In addition to the basic salary, trainee remuneration includes capital-forming benefits, and possibly family allowances and other bonuses, remunerations, and surcharges.

The monthly gross basic salary for trainees in state authorities in Hamburg is 1,496 Euros. This information is from dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, valid as of February 2025. In addition to the basic salary, trainee remuneration includes capital-forming benefits, and possibly family allowances and other bonuses, remunerations, and surcharges.

The monthly gross basic salary for trainees in state authorities in Saxony is 1,528 Euros. This information is from dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, valid as of February 2025. In addition to the basic salary, trainee remuneration includes capital-forming benefits, and possibly family allowances and other bonuses, remunerations, and surcharges.

The duration of the Ausbildung (vocational training) in Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen) is 1 or 2 years. For the Justice specialization, it is 2 years, and for the Technical Services/Workshop Services specialization, it is 1 year.

The monthly gross basic salary for trainees in state authorities in the Bundesland (federal state) of Saarland is 1,424 Euros (Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, February 2025). This amount may also include capital-forming benefits, family allowances, and other additional payments.

After their Ausbildung (vocational training), civil servants in the intermediate correctional service work in correctional facilities. They can keep their knowledge up-to-date through Anpassungsweiterbildung (adaptive further training). The topics range from guard and security services to administrative law. With suitable qualifications, civil servants in the intermediate correctional service have the opportunity to move to the next higher career path after a successful Aufstiegsverfahren (promotion procedure). With a Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (university entrance qualification), one can also pursue a Studium (university degree) and, for example, obtain a Bachelor's degree in Social Work.

The duration of the Ausbildung (vocational training) in the Bundesland (federal state) of Sachsen-Anhalt is 2 years.

The duration of the Ausbildung (vocational training) in the Bundesland (federal state) of Rheinland-Pfalz is 1.5 years for general correctional service and 2 years for administrative service.

The monthly gross basic salary for trainees in state authorities in the Bundesland (federal state) of Thüringen is 1,492 Euros (Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, February 2025). This amount may also include capital-forming benefits, family allowances, and other additional payments.

The monthly gross basic salary for trainees in state authorities in the Bundesland (federal state) of Brandenburg is 1,518 Euros (Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, July 2024). This amount may also include capital-forming benefits, family allowances, and other additional payments.

The duration of the Ausbildung (vocational training) in Baden-Württemberg Bundesland (federal state) is 1.5 years for workshop services in correctional facilities, and 2 years for general or administrative services in correctional facilities.

The duration of the Ausbildung (vocational training) in Schleswig-Holstein Bundesland (federal state) is 2 years.

The monthly gross basic salary for trainees at state authorities in Niedersachsen Bundesland (federal state) is 1,409 €. This information is from dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, as of February 2025. In addition to the basic trainee salary, trainee allowances include capital-forming benefits, and potentially family allowances and other bonuses, remunerations, and surcharges.

The duration of the Ausbildung (vocational training) in Nordrhein-Westfalen Bundesland (federal state) is 2 years.

The monthly gross basic salary for trainees at state authorities in Sachsen-Anhalt Bundesland (federal state) is 1,459 €. This information is from dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, as of February 2025. In addition to the basic trainee salary, trainee allowances include capital-forming benefits, and potentially family allowances and other bonuses, remunerations, and surcharges.

The monthly gross basic salary for trainees at state authorities in Rheinland-Pfalz Bundesland (federal state) is 1,512 €. This information is from dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, as of February 2025. In addition to the basic trainee salary, trainee allowances include capital-forming benefits, and potentially family allowances and other bonuses, remunerations, and surcharges.

During the Ausbildung (vocational training), specializations such as General Correctional Service, Middle Administrative Service, or Workshop Service may be offered, depending on the specific Bundesland (federal state).

The duration of the Ausbildung in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is 2 years.

The preparatory service for civil servant careers is regulated by the Bundesländer (federal states) in their own ordinances. These regulations can vary between states. For example, states like Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria have their own training and examination regulations and career ordinances.

The monthly gross basic salary for trainees at state authorities in Baden-Württemberg is 1,493 Euros (as of February 2025). In addition to the basic salary, trainee allowances include capital-forming benefits, and potentially family allowances and other bonuses, remunerations, and surcharges.

The monthly gross basic salary for trainees at state authorities in Schleswig-Holstein is 1,467 Euros (as of November 2024). In addition to the basic salary, trainee allowances include capital-forming benefits, and potentially family allowances and other bonuses, remunerations, and surcharges.

Typically, a secondary school leaving certificate (mittlerer Bildungsabschluss) or a Hauptschulabschluss (basic secondary school leaving certificate) combined with a relevant completed Berufsausbildung (vocational training) is required. For the workshop service career path, most Bundesländer (federal states) additionally require a master craftsman's or technician's qualification. Different or additional requirements may be demanded depending on the Bundesland.

The monthly gross trainee salary in North Rhine-Westphalia is 1,500 Euros (as of February 2025). This amount may include capital-forming benefits, family allowances, and other additional payments.

The monthly gross trainee salary in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is 1,479 Euros (as of February 2025). This amount may include capital-forming benefits, family allowances, and other additional payments.

In Bavaria, for the general enforcement service or administrative service, the Ausbildung (vocational training) requires at least a qualified secondary school leaving certificate (Quali) or a secondary school leaving certificate (Quali) with a completed relevant vocational training (Berufsausbildung), or a secondary school diploma. For workshop services, a degree from a Fachakademie (technical academy) or a state-recognized technical school, or a Meister (master craftsman) or Industriemeister (industrial master craftsman) examination in a relevant field is required. Additionally, there is a minimum age of 18 for the general enforcement service and a maximum age of 44 for workshop services (exceptions are possible).

In Berlin, the Ausbildung (vocational training) requires at least a secondary school diploma or a vocational education qualification (Berufsbildungsreife) with a completed vocational training (Berufsausbildung) of at least 2 years, or a vocational education qualification with at least 4 years of temporary service as a soldier in the Bundeswehr. Additionally, there is a minimum age of 18 and a maximum age of 40.

In Bremen, for the enforcement service, the Ausbildung (vocational training) requires a secondary school diploma or a vocational education qualification (Berufsbildungsreife) with a relevant completed vocational training (Berufsausbildung). For workshop services, a passed Meister (master craftsman) examination or a degree as a state-recognized Techniker (technician) is additionally required. Furthermore, there is a maximum age of 39 (exceptions are possible) and specific visual acuity requirements.

In Hessen, the Ausbildung (vocational training) requires a secondary school diploma (Realschulabschluss) or a Hauptschulabschluss (primary school leaving certificate) with a completed vocational training (Berufsausbildung). Additionally, there is a minimum age of 18 and a maximum age of 40 (exceptions are possible).

For an Ausbildung (vocational training) in Hamburg, a first general education school leaving certificate and a completed vocational training, or a secondary school leaving certificate and a completed vocational training, or proof of at least four years of professional activity are required. Additionally, applicants must be at least 21 years old and no older than 38 (exceptions are possible).

For an Ausbildung (vocational training) in Saxony, a Realschulabschluss (secondary school certificate) or a Hauptschulabschluss (basic secondary school certificate) and a beneficial completed vocational training are required. Further requirements include being at least 18 years old, no older than 39, and possessing a Class B driving license.

For an Ausbildung (vocational training) in Saarland, for general correctional service/administrative service, a secondary education certificate or a Hauptschulabschluss (basic secondary school certificate) and a beneficial completed vocational training are required. For workshop service, the master craftsman's examination in a required trade and employment as a civil servant in the career path of the middle general correctional service are necessary. Additionally, applicants must be at least 18 years old.

For an Ausbildung (vocational training) in Thuringia, a Realschulabschluss (secondary school certificate) or a Hauptschulabschluss (basic secondary school certificate) and a beneficial completed vocational training are required. Further requirements include being at least 18 years old, no older than 32 (exceptions are possible), and possessing a Class B driving license.

For an Ausbildung (vocational training) in Brandenburg, at least a Fachoberschulreife/Realschulabschluss (technical college entrance qualification/secondary school certificate) or a Hauptschulabschluss/Berufsbildungsreife (basic secondary school certificate/vocational training readiness) and a beneficial completed vocational training are required. Additionally, applicants must be at least 18 years old, no older than 39, have specific visual acuity, and possess a Class B driving license.

For an Ausbildung (vocational training) in Lower Saxony, for the field of justice, a Sekundarabschluss I - Realschulabschluss (secondary school certificate) or a Sekundarabschluss I - Hauptschulabschluss (basic secondary school certificate) and a beneficial completed vocational training are required. For technical services/workshop service, additionally, the master craftsman's examination in a trade according to the Crafts Code or in an agricultural training occupation or a technical occupation, and one year of professional activity are required. Further requirements include being at least 18 years old and no older than 39 (exceptions are possible).

For the Ausbildung (vocational training) in Sachsen-Anhalt, a Realschulabschluss (secondary school certificate) or a Hauptschulabschluss (primary school certificate) combined with a beneficial completed vocational training is required. Other requirements include a minimum age of 18 and a maximum age of 36 (exceptions are possible).

In the Bundesland (federal state) of Rheinland-Pfalz, for general correctional service and administrative service, a qualifizierter Sekundarabschluss I (qualified secondary school certificate I) or Berufsreife (vocational maturity) with a completed vocational training is required. For general correctional service, additional health suitability for police service is needed. Other requirements include a minimum age of 18 and a maximum age of 40.

In the Bundesland (federal state) of Baden-Württemberg, for enforcement service and administrative service in corrections, a Realschulabschluss (secondary school certificate) or a Hauptschulabschluss (primary school certificate) with a completed vocational training is required. For workshop service in corrections, additional qualifications include a master craftsman's certificate or a state-certified technician's certificate, or a certificate as a work educator or occupational therapist, or proof of at least three years of subject-specific practical experience after passing the journeyman's or final examination.

In the Bundesland (federal state) of Schleswig-Holstein, for general enforcement service and administrative service, a mittlerer Schulabschluss (intermediate school certificate) or erster allgemeinbildender Schulabschluss (first general education certificate) with a beneficial completed vocational training is required. For workshop service, an additional master craftsman's examination in a craft or industrial profession corresponding to the relevant field is needed.

In the Bundesland (federal state) of Nordrhein-Westfalen, for general enforcement service and administrative service, a mittlerer Schulabschluss (Fachoberschulreife) (intermediate school certificate) or a Hauptschulabschluss (primary school certificate) with a beneficial completed vocational training is required. For workshop service, additional requirements include a master craftsman's examination in a field applicable to correctional facilities or a state-certified technician's examination and proof of acquiring instructor suitability. Other requirements include a minimum age of 18 for general enforcement service and intermediate administrative service in correctional facilities, and 20 for workshop service. The maximum age for intermediate administrative service in correctional facilities is 39.

In the Bundesland (federal state) of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, for general enforcement service, a mittlere Reife (intermediate school certificate) or Berufsreife (vocational maturity) with a beneficial completed vocational training is required. For workshop service, additional requirements include a master craftsman's examination in a relevant craft or a Fachschule (technical college) degree, each followed by at least two years of professional experience. Other requirements include a minimum age of 18 for general enforcement service and a maximum age of 34 for both general enforcement service and workshop service (exceptions are possible).