Head of Department: Administrative Police (80-100%)

02 July 2026
80 – 100%
Permanent position
Winterthur

Job summary

Join the Department of Security and Environment in Winterthur! Lead a dedicated team of 440 professionals.

Tasks

Oversee operational leadership of the administrative police department.
Evaluate and prepare legal topics for the department's needs.
Organize police actions, controls, and participate in city police operations.

Skills

Police training with experience in administrative police settings required.
Strong leadership with an understanding of political and business contexts.
Excellent communication skills and customer-oriented approach.

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About the job

The Department of Security and Environment, with its 440 employees, includes the areas of City Police, Protection & Intervention, Registration and Civil Status, Environmental Protection and Health Protection, as well as the City Magistrate's Office The City Police, with over 250 employees, is committed to a safe and trustworthy Winterthur. To complement our team, the position of Head of Department in the Administrative Police is to be newly filled from 1 October 2026 or by arrangement.

Your Tasks

Operational leadership of the Administrative Police department in terms of personnel, tactics, and expertise

Assessment and preparation of legal issues for the department

Organisation of administrative police actions and controls as well as participation in City Police operations

Support of the Head of Main Department in the execution of their tasks, in managing various offices, external appearances, etc., as well as leading and participating in projects

Deputising for the Head of Main Department of Permits during their absence

Your Profile

Police training and further education with professional experience in the administrative police environment, as well as willingness for continuous training and further education

Legal education or equivalent further training

Experience in project management is an advantage

Proactive leadership personality with understanding of entrepreneurial and political thinking and acting

Convincing appearance, customer-oriented approach, and very good communication skills

What We Offer

At least 5 weeks of holiday

Fair, transparent salary system

Flexible working hours

Good public transport connections to the workplace

Possibility of job sharing

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Captain Mirjam Obrist, Head of Main Department Permits, telephone +41 52 267 58 50.
Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/

We look forward to receiving your online application.