Bailiff (100%)

Stadt Winterthur

Winterthur

Key information

Publication date:16 January 2026
Workload:100%
Contract type:Permanent position
Place of work:Winterthur

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a versatile work environment! Exciting opportunities await you!

Tasks

Conduct formal and material examinations of incoming requests.
Execute seizures and retention procedures independently.
Prepare documentation for enforcement procedures and reports.

Skills

Completed commercial training or equivalent qualifications required.
Strong knowledge in debt collection and bankruptcy law.
Excellent communication skills and IT affinity essential.

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Do you enjoy working in a versatile work environment and maintain a confident approach even with challenging clients? Together with a young, motivated, and dynamic team, but also independently? Then we are looking for you starting March 1, 2026, or by arrangement!

Your Tasks

Formal and substantive review of incoming continuation and enforcement requests

Execution of seizures, retentions, and arrest procedures in internal and external service

Preparation and assistance in the processing of enforcement procedures

Recording of apartment conditions, facts, and technical findings including creating the official protocol for evidence preservation according to Art. 9 ZGB as well as executing court evictions and orders for surrender

Independent handling of cases with corresponding decision-making authority

Your Profile

Completed commercial training or equivalent qualification with knowledge of debt enforcement and bankruptcy law

Good to very good expertise in the SchKG as well as its ordinances and instructions

IT affinity and proficient use of MS Excel / business software BEA.NET

Confident German language skills (foreign languages are an advantage)

Excellent communication skills, great empathy and psychological resilience as well as precise, independent, and reliable working style

What We Offer

At least 5 weeks of vacation

Attractive opening hours

Versatile course offerings

Fair, transparent salary system

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

Further benefits can be found on our website

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Mr. Patrick Meier, City Mayor, Tel +41 52 267 25 90.
Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/

We look forward to your online application.

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