Clerk in the Foreigners Department

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services, our work affects all areas of life, be it education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, and finance. Through our meaningful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.


The Migration Office is looking for a

Clerk in the Foreigners Department

for the Foreigners Department from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement

• Issuance and extension of residence and cross-border commuter permits
• Extension and modification of foreigner law permits of various categories
• Handling customer concerns in personal counter contact
• Written, telephone and personal contact with customers, authorities and legal representatives
• Further development within the specialist career path with the possibility to expand the area of responsibility and gradually take on additional responsibility

• Completed commercial training (Profile E or M), preferably in public administration
• Professional experience in the administrative field as well as interest in the subject area of foreigner law
• Open, independent and responsible personality
• Strong team skills as well as very good IT user knowledge

• Interesting and varied activity with diverse issues in foreigner law
• Various training opportunities
• Central workplace in the heart of St. Gallen
• Modern canteen with healthy and varied catering options
• Discounted Ostwind subscription for your mobility

For further information, please contact Dario Cellere, Head of Department, at 058 229 31 91. Further information about the Migration Office and our tasks can be found at www.migrationsamt.sg.ch .