Head of Operations and Situation Department
Stadt Winterthur
Winterthur
Key information
- Publication date:06 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Winterthur
Job summary
Join the Stadtpolizei Winterthur as a Department Leader for Operations.
Tasks
- Lead the Operations and Situation department with 24 staff members.
- Ensure system reliability and develop guidelines for operations.
- Create strategic reports and manage crisis concepts effectively.
Skills
- University degree or higher education in a relevant field required.
- Experience in leadership roles within emergency services.
- Strong conceptual skills and interest in modern IT solutions.
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Head of Operations & Situation Department (80 - 100 %)
The city police, with over 250 employees, is committed to a safe and trustworthy Winterthur. To lead our team in the Operations and Situation Department, we are looking for a Head of Operations & Situation Department starting February 1, 2026 or by agreement. Contribute to making our city a livable place now and in the future. We offer you responsibility, flexibility, and prospects.Your Tasks
- Personnel and professional leadership of the Operations and Situation Department (24 FTE) with the attached services Situation Center, Operations Center, and ICT
- Ensuring the operational safety of systems and applications as well as developing, updating, and training on guidelines and processes for operational management and the interfaces between the Operations Center, Situation Center, ICT, command support, and the Winterthur City Command Staff
- Preparing strategic reports, situation assessments, and presentations as well as ensuring high content quality within the area of responsibility
- Consolidating all relevant information within the framework of the City Command Staff into a meaningful situational picture, developing crisis concepts, organizing events, and participating in committees such as the Cantonal Command Organization (KFO)
- Coordinating and planning assigned tasks in the preparedness and operations of the Winterthur City Command Staff
Your Profile
- University degree or higher technical school in a relevant field as well as several years of work and leadership experience in a blue-light organization in a comparable role
- Experience in staff work in blue-light organizations, ideally complemented by in-depth knowledge of situation management
- Initiative and independent personality with high professional and social competence
- Strong conceptual skills and networked working methods
- Technical flair with special interest in modern IT solutions and the use of artificial intelligence
What We Offer
- At least 5 weeks of vacation
- Fair and transparent salary system
- Good public transport connections to the workplace
- Flexible working hours
- Further benefits can be found on our website.
Contact
Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Martin Kurmann, Head of Staff Department, Winterthur City Police, 052 267 65 11.Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/
We look forward to your online application.
