Head of Civil Protection Operations/Training

27 March 2026
100%
Permanent position
Chur

Job summary

Join the vibrant team in Graubünden, Switzerland's diverse canton. Experience a fulfilling work environment with growth opportunities.

Tasks

Lead the Civil Protection Operations and Training in Graubünden.
Enhance organizational structure, processes, and training programs.
Ensure operational readiness and support regional civil protection units.

Skills

Completed vocational training with extensive experience required.
Strong leadership and team-oriented skills essential for success.
Excellent organizational and analytical abilities are a must.

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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 with us.

Head of Civil Protection Operations/Training

Office for Military and Civil Protection | 80-100% | Meiersboda

The Office for Military and Civil Protection is the cantonal specialist office for all matters concerning the areas of military, civil protection, and population protection and enforces the associated laws.

Civil protection is one of the five partner organizations of population protection (police, fire department, health services, technical operations, civil protection).

In the canton of Graubünden, around 1700 members of civil protection are assigned and serve in the regional civil protection companies as well as various special formations.

The Office for Military and Civil Protection is looking for a Head of Civil Protection Operations/Training starting 01.08.2026 or by agreement.

Your area of responsibility

Personnel, professional, and organizational leadership of the Civil Protection Operations/Training area as well as the Civil Protection Battalion Graubünden
Further development of the organization regarding structure, processes, and training
Ensuring a regulated service operation at the training center Meiersboda
Ensuring the operational readiness of civil protection
Support and advice to the commanders and leaders of the regional civil protection companies
Leadership and participation in various projects
Intercantonal exchange and participation in working groups
Member of the office management

What we expect from you

Completed vocational training with several years of practical experience
Qualification as a civil protection instructor with a federal diploma
Several years of leadership experience in the military or civil protection field
Motivating and team-oriented leadership style, confident appearance, and assertiveness
High service orientation and teamwork skills in an interdisciplinary environment
Innovative, networked thinking personality with strategic, conceptual, and communicative strengths
Experienced organizational, planning, and coordination skills
Analytical skills and problem-solving competencies
High social competence, flexibility, and high resilience
Knowledge of Italian and/or Romansh is an advantage

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

If you have any questions, Patrick Brunold, Deputy Head of Office, is happy to assist you at phone number 081 257 35 42 or by email patrick.brunold@amz.gr.ch.

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Susanne Rupp, HR Manager, at phone number 081 257 35 40 or by email susanne.rupp@amz.gr.ch.

Application deadline: April 17, 2026