Chief Public Prosecutor

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society within the cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services, our work touches all areas of life, be it education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, and finance. Through our meaningful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The Public Prosecutor's Office, with around 250 employees, consists of four regional investigation offices, a Cantonal Investigation Office responsible for the entire canton area, the staff services, and the juvenile prosecution office. The Public Prosecutor's Office is an independent investigative and prosecuting authority of the Canton of St. Gallen, responsible for the uniform enforcement of the state's criminal claims and conducts criminal proceedings for crimes, offences, and misdemeanours.

As the regional investigation office of the St. Gallen Public Prosecutor's Office, the Gossau Investigation Office conducts all criminal proceedings in the Wil, Alttoggenburg, Untertoggenburg, and Gossau areas. The team of around 30 people includes ten public prosecutors, as well as caseworkers with prosecutorial powers, procedural assistants, and trainees. As Chief Public Prosecutor, you report hierarchically to the First Public Prosecutor.

Due to the reorientation of the previous post holder, we are looking for a

Position: 80-100%

Workplace: Gossau

Ready for the next step? If we have aroused your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Further information:

For additional information about the role, the designated First Public Prosecutor Linda Sutter is happy to assist you at 058 229 39 17. For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Michel Möglich, Head of the Personnel Office, at 058 229 65 39.

We look forward to receiving your application by 13 July 2026. The electoral authority is the Government of the Canton of St. Gallen.

Further information about working for the Canton of St. Gallen can be found at www.sg.ch.