Sankt Gallen
Clerk in the Foreigners' Department
- 05 November 2026
- 100%
- Sankt Gallen
Job summary
As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we focus on the common good. Our work impacts education, economy, law, security, health, and more.
Tasks
- Manage foreigner legal permits and asylum rights effectively.
- Issue biometric Swiss passports and foreigner IDs promptly.
- Provide care and integration in our asylum centers.
Skills
- Experience in migration law and public administration required.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills needed.
- Ability to work in a dynamic political environment essential.
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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, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. Through our meaningful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.
The Migration Office operates daily in the exciting political environment of all migration issues. We are responsible for foreign nationals' permits, implement the federal foreigners and asylum law, issue biometric Swiss passports and foreigner identity cards, and provide care and integration in our asylum centres.
The Migration Office is looking for a clerk for the Foreigners' Department from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement.
Workload: 80-100%
Workplace: St. Gallen
Ready for the next step? If we have piqued your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.
Further information:
For further information, please contact Dario Cellere, Head of Department, at 058 229 31 91. More information about the Migration Office and our tasks can be found at www.migrationsamt.sg.ch.
