Security Assistant (multiple positions)
- 11 November 2026
- 60 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
60%-100%
Department of Justice and Security, Cantonal Police
by arrangement
Tasks
Control traffic and sanction violations: You control stationary and moving traffic and consistently and proportionately enforce the applicable regulations. In doing so, you sanction offences, issue fines and conduct driver and owner investigations.
Be present in the neighbourhoods: On foot or with the service vehicle, you are on the move in the neighbourhoods and are available to the public as a contact person. You provide information, receive concerns and contribute with your visible presence to a safe and orderly public space.
Regulate traffic and accompany events: You regulate traffic when necessary, check signage and markings as well as compliance with traffic police orders. In addition, you support the safe conduct of events, rallies and demonstrations.
Perform diverse police tasks: You take on requisitions (orders dispatched by the operations centre) as well as other assignments from the operations centre and handle them independently and reliably. You also carry out seizures and blockades, thus making an important contribution to daily police operations.
Process and document cases: You handle findings, inquiries, orders as well as objections and appeals and ensure careful and legally compliant case processing. You also prepare reports, complaints and other documentation and collect fees, deposits and fines.
Profile
Experience: You have successfully completed training as a security assistant. Whether you have just recently entered the profession or already have several years of professional experience is of secondary importance to us. What matters is your motivation, your commitment and your interest in a varied activity in the service of the public.
Personality: You are a committed, resilient and team-oriented personality with a confident appearance. You approach new things openly, actively contribute to your work environment and are willing to take on additional assignments at short notice if necessary. You act responsibly, are aware of your duties and contribute with your helpful and collegial manner to constructive teamwork.
Training: You have successfully completed training as a security assistant. In addition, you hold a valid category B driving licence and are willing to continuously expand and develop your expertise.
Language: You communicate confidently in German and have very good written expression skills for preparing reports and other documentation. Additional language skills are welcome and facilitate contact with different population groups.
Insight into our work
The Cantonal Police Basel-Stadt is part of the Department of Justice and Security and ensures safety, public order and the enforcement of laws. Our work builds trust and helps people in Basel feel safe.
Around 1,000 employees take on an important role both behind the scenes and in the spotlight in the centre of the tri-national Basel region. Our activities are diverse: from traffic monitoring, manhunts and interventions to prevention and communication. Together we make a central contribution to a liveable Basel.
We cover the larger share of ongoing contributions, offer savings plan options and possibilities for flexible retirement.
We value and utilise the diversity of our employees and ensure an equal opportunity working environment.
With us, tasks, competencies, training and experience count for salary determination and development.
thanks to professional care management and one hundred percent continued salary payment in case of illness or accident throughout the entire employment relationship.
We support professional advancement with a variety of further training and development opportunities throughout all life phases.
Our centrally located sites are easily accessible on foot, by bike and by public transport.
Contact
Questions about the role
Simone Biegger
Head of Traffic & Order Department
Tel. +41 61 208 14 56
Questions about the application
Catherine Forster
HR Business Partner
Tel. +41 61 208 21 51
Versatile.
Working for Basel-Stadt.
There is one thing all our more than 11,000 employees have in common: They engage at the pulse of the city by supporting, enabling, directing, shaping and protecting. In doing so, they contribute every day with their commitment to making Basel-Stadt a place worth living and loving. As diverse as our tasks are our employees and their opportunities. Welcome to the team of the Canton of Basel-Stadt!