Kanton Appenzell Innerrhoden
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Investigator and Deputy Head of Criminal Police 80-100%
- 03 February 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Appenzell
Job summary
Join the smallest cantonal police in Switzerland, the Appenzell Innerrhoden Police. Enjoy a supportive environment with short decision-making paths.
Tasks
- Manage and process criminal investigation procedures effectively.
- Coordinate and execute search operations and preliminary investigations.
- Lead the Criminal Police in the absence of the head officer.
Skills
- Must hold a federal police certificate and have extensive experience.
- Possess strong leadership skills and demonstrate integrity.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
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About the job
Department of Justice, Police and Military
The Cantonal Police of Appenzell Innerrhoden is the smallest cantonal police force in Switzerland and that is exactly what defines us. Here, everyone knows each other, supports one another, and works closely together. Short decision-making paths, high personal responsibility, and a diverse range of tasks shape our daily routine.
The Criminal Police is looking for an investigator and deputy head of criminal police immediately or by agreement for an 80-100% position.
Your tasks
- Handling investigation procedures
- Initiating and processing preliminary investigations
- Coordinating and conducting search measures
- Case planning and coordination with the public prosecutor's office
- Assuming personnel, professional, and operational leadership of the criminal police in the absence of the head of criminal police
- Coordination and quality assurance of police investigative work
- Further development of processes, standards, and expertise within the criminal police
- Analysis of crime trends and deriving measures
- Participation in inter-cantonal and national specialist and working groups
- Providing command on-call duty and leadership in special situations according to FIP
Your profile
- Police officer with a federal professional certificate
- Several years of professional experience in criminal police work
- Proven leadership skills or recognizable leadership potential
- Team-oriented, communicative, and value-driven personality with high integrity
- High resilience, decisiveness, and assertiveness
- Very good oral and written communication skills
