Head of Criminal Proceedings

About the job

Bern, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-100%

You can contribute in this role

• Independently conduct criminal proceedings for violations of the Money Gaming Act in German and French – from routine matters to complex major cases
• Be responsible for criminal investigations under administrative criminal law from initiation to conclusion and order, organise and lead coercive measures, especially house searches, in close cooperation with the police
• Clarify facts in a targeted and efficient manner, collect and evaluate evidence in a structured way, especially prepare and conduct interviews
• Precisely draft and issue orders and criminal decisions and support the enforcement of final decisions
• Convincingly represent the ESBK in proceedings before all judicial instances in German and French

What makes you unique

• Completed studies in law
• Several years of experience in criminal law and great enthusiasm for criminal prosecution
• Ability to quickly grasp complex facts, analyse them in a structured manner and assess them legally precisely
• Clear written communication skills and solution-oriented working style
• Team-oriented action combined with a high degree of independence, confident appearance and strong sense of responsibility
• Very good active knowledge of two official languages

In a nutshell

You take responsibility in demanding criminal proceedings and represent the ESBK at all stages of the proceedings up to the highest judicial instances. With your legal expertise, you make a significant contribution to the consistent and effective enforcement of the Money Gaming Act.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population.
• Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our skills and bring in different perspectives.
• Healthy workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

All benefits

Winning together.

The Secretariat of the Swiss Casinos Commission (ESBK) prosecutes offences under the Money Gaming Act, exercises direct supervision over casinos and levies the casino tax. The ESBK is independent. Administratively, it is assigned to the Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP).

Additional information

You can expect a motivated, interdisciplinary team that supports each other and works together, as well as flexible working hours. We support you with targeted training opportunities for your professional and personal development. In addition, we rely on modern work tools and promote the use of new technologies, especially in the field of artificial intelligence. This also includes a business mobile phone with subscription, which can also be used privately if desired. Our workplace is centrally located, easily accessible and offers numerous catering options nearby. You will also receive a free half-fare travelcard or a contribution towards the general travelcard. Beyond that, team cohesion is actively maintained and lived.

Questions about the position

Karin Marti
Head of Criminal Proceedings Section
+41 58 46 20401

Questions about the application

Christoph Zwahlen
Head of HR
+41 58 46 99067