Application Engineer for the Renewal of the Operational Command System Cantonal Police Zurich (limited to 3 years) 80 - 100%

About the job

The Cantonal Police Zurich, with its approximately 4000 employees, takes responsibility for security in the canton. On the occasion of the project 'CADnovo', the Cantonal Police Zurich is renewing its operational command system to ensure the operational operation of the emergency call centers for the coming years. For the implementation period of 3 years, we are looking for a

Application Engineer for the Renewal of the Operational Command System Cantonal Police Zurich (limited to 3 years) 80 - 100%

Tasks

• You will take on the deputy sub-project management "Operational Command System" in the 'CADnovo' project and actively participate in the development of the new operational command system of the Cantonal Police Zurich.
• You will actively support the configurative work on the system with your in-depth technical know-how, act as a technical contact person between suppliers and dispatchers, and ensure that the future OCS optimally covers the processes of the operational command center.
• Thanks to your pronounced analytical skills, solid IT know-how, and strong interest in transferring operational needs into applicative functions, you will make a decisive contribution to the later acceptance of the new operational command system in operation.
• You are accustomed to communicating with different stakeholders in the project.
• Your quick comprehension enables you to quickly grasp and classify complex issues.
• The responsibility for building an effective testing process for the implementation and introduction phase as well as the later operation completes the interesting and versatile job profile.

Profile

• Completed bachelor's degree with a strong IT or geoinformatics focus (FH/University/ETH)
• Several years of experience in building and/or operating mission-critical and system-relevant IT systems
• Know-how in software testing, SQL Server, and HERMES is an advantage
• Experience with GIS systems for capturing, analyzing, and displaying geographic data is an advantage;
• Strong communication skills and teamwork as well as a solution-oriented working style
• Resilient personality with high social competence and pronounced sense of responsibility
• Excellent team and communication skills, assertiveness, and good presentation skills
• Willingness to face new professional challenges, readiness to move out of the professional comfort zone, and doer qualities
• Swiss citizen with an impeccable reputation

Offer

• We offer you a versatile and meaningful activity in a dynamic environment
• A centrally located, state-of-the-art workplace in the Zurich Police and Justice Center including staff restaurant and access to the in-house fitness center
• Attractive employment conditions with a secure employer
• The chance to make an impact in an exciting new challenge and shape the future together

Start date: July 1, 2026, or by arrangement

Any questions? Mr. Robin Breu (Head of Population Protection Department) is happy to answer questions about the role at bsa-stab@kapo.zh.ch. Questions about the application process can be answered by Nadine Deeke at personalgewinnung@kapo.zh.ch or +41 58 648 79 20.

Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application.

We do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies for this position. Recruitment agencies please do not submit applicant documents unsolicited to our employees or via our online career portal. We reject any responsibility for submitted applications as well as any fees. Thank you for your understanding.

We do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies for this position. Recruitment agencies please do not submit applicant documents unsolicited to our employees or via our online career portal. We reject any responsibility for submitted applications as well as any fees. Thank you for your understanding.