Police Commander Canton Police Graubünden

02 April 2026
100%
Permanent position
Chur

About the job

Together for Graubünden
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is economically, culturally, and politically diverse. Graubünden, with 7106 km², is the largest canton in Switzerland and offers a high quality of life with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 holiday resorts, and countless sunny days per year. The Cantonal Administration of Graubünden is as versatile as our landscape. Bring your unique skills and help shape the future of the Cantonal Administration of Graubünden together with us.

Police Commander Canton Police Graubünden

Department of Justice, Security and Health | 80-100% | Chur

Security in Graubünden, for residents, holiday guests, congress participants, and travelers, peace and order for all. This is ensured by the cantonal police officers. Day and night, year-round, in all weather, on mountain passes as well as highways, in cities and countryside, in mountains and valleys. They are always ready everywhere for assistance, rescue operations, investigations, crime fighting, and prevention measures. The focus is always on people. Within the framework of the "Kapo GR 2025+" strategy, the promotion and development of employees, a future-oriented organization, and the continuous optimization of core processes are paramount.

As the new police commander, sought due to the upcoming retirement of the current position holder as of April 1, 2027 or by agreement, you will assume overall responsibility for the cantonal police. It is important to tackle forward-looking approaches to current police-related challenges in leadership, prevention, and digitalization. In this role, you report directly to the head of the department.

Your area of responsibility

Personnel, strategic, and organizational leadership of the office
Development and implementation of strategic and operational goals of the police service
Representation of the office externally (comprehensive authority to issue orders and sign within the office's area of responsibility)
Close operational cooperation with partners at international, federal, cantonal, and municipal levels
Leadership of the police command staff during special events in extraordinary situations
Responsibility for the enforcement of federal and cantonal legislation within the area of responsibility

What we expect from you

Strong communication skills, high social competence, familiarity with modern leadership and management methods, good business knowledge, and confident demeanor.
University degree (Master) or another higher education as well as further training in leadership
Extensive professional experience in senior positions in policing or public administration
Experience in managing complex projects
Digital affinity and future-oriented thinking
Knowledge of another cantonal language is an advantage

We look forward to receiving your online application and to getting to know you.

If you have any questions, Regula Hunger, Secretary General for Justice and Security (Tel. 081 257 25 13, Email info@djsg.gr.ch ) will be happy to assist you.

Application deadline: May 10, 2026