Employee Specialist Unit Animal Protection Offenses

Kanton Thurgau

Weinfelden

Key information

Publication date:17 October 2025
Workload:100%
Place of work:Weinfelden

Job summary

The Kantonspolizei Thurgau ensures safety for all residents. Join a modern team committed to community engagement.

Tasks

Handle and control animal rights cases effectively.
Support police departments with animal-related questions.
Act as liaison between police and authorities on cases.

Skills

Must have federal police officer certification and experience.
Strong knowledge of Swiss animal protection laws required.
Teamwork and communication skills are essential.

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In the canton of Thurgau, all residents should feel safe. This is ensured around the clock by over 500 employees of the Thurgau Cantonal Police with a modern organization and close contact with the population.

The Regional Police of the Thurgau Cantonal Police is responsible for the basic police services of the canton of Thurgau. Our Animal Protection Offenses unit is committed to combating violations of the Animal Protection Act.

To complete our team, we are looking for a

Your main tasks

Processing and controlling animal law cases
Support for the front departments of the Thurgau Cantonal Police on animal-related questions
Link between the police and authorities
Contact point for authorities and agencies in animal law cases
Participation in heavy traffic controls with a focus on animal transports
Occasional tour duties

Your profile

Police officer with a federal specialist certificate
Several years of police professional experience
Good knowledge of Swiss animal protection law and relevant laws and regulations
Great interest in the field, prior knowledge is an advantage
Willingness and enthusiasm to acquire new expertise
Teamwork and strong communication skills
Willingness to continue education

A responsible and varied range of tasks
A committed and professional team
Comprehensive training and continuous further education
A modern workplace at the base in Weinfelden
Employment conditions according to cantonal personnel legislation

For further information, please contact:

Brigitt Braun, Head of the Animal Protection Offenses Unit, T 058 345 22 59

Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to your online application.