Operational Criminal Analyst (Data Analysis) (m/f/d)

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. With our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The St. Gallen Cantonal Police ensures peace, security, and order around the clock in the canton of St. Gallen. It solves crimes and monitors compliance with applicable laws.

How do offender groups move over longer periods? Are there recurring meeting points, common contacts, or similar patterns in other cantons? The Criminal Analysis Department (KAS) deals precisely with these questions. It supports the various departments in crime solving and reduction in the areas of strategic, tactical, and operational criminal analysis.

As reinforcement for our team, we are looking for a

Operational Criminal Analyst (Data Analysis) (m/f/d)

Workload: 40-100%

Workplace: St. Gallen

What to expect

• Collecting, preparing, evaluating, and analyzing communication and other relevant data
• Analyzing and interpreting large data sets (mass data) to identify patterns and connections
• Evaluating crime-relevant information to specifically support investigations through hypotheses and recommendations for action
• Creating court-admissible products (e.g., reports, visualizations)
• Conducting operational criminal analyses and handling complex issues
• Collaborating in interdisciplinary projects and working groups
• Lecturing activities and participation in specialized training and further education

What distinguishes you

• Completed training as a police officer with a federal certificate or a degree in criminal sciences, telecommunications, data science, or a comparable field
• Strong analytical-methodical skills as well as networked, structured thinking
• Quick comprehension, technical understanding, and a reliable, precise working style
• In-depth knowledge and experience in information and communication technology; software applications in GIS, MS Excel, etc.
• Trustworthy, integral personality with a strong flair for handling data and information
• Willingness and perseverance to engage deeply and over a longer period with complex issues
• Confident demeanor as well as strong oral and written communication skills

What we offer

This position is also possible as job sharing 40/40%.

• A motivated, committed, and innovative team with high professional expertise
• An exciting and varied activity in a dynamic and non-routine environment
• Modern work tools, current systems, and an employer who relies on contemporary technologies
• Lots of creative freedom as well as independent and flexible working methods

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you want to be part of the team, we look forward to your application.

Further information at:

Further information is gladly provided by:

Stefan Helfenberger, Head of Investigation Support, phone 058 229 80 86

or Raffael Koller, Head of Criminal Analysis, phone 058 229 80 38