Head of Prevention (50 - 100%) (Traffic and Youth Prevention)

28 March 2026
50 – 100%
Permanent position
Aarau

Job summary

Aarau, a vibrant city, offers a unique opportunity to lead in prevention.

Tasks

Oversee and develop traffic instruction and youth prevention programs.
Plan and execute prevention initiatives in schools and communities.
Collaborate with various partners, including schools and organizations.

Skills

Requires police or educational background with experience in prevention.
Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
Ability to engage effectively with children and adults.

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About the job

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Aarau, as the cantonal capital - centrally located between Zurich, Basel and Bern - is an important economic, cultural and educational centre with a supraregional influence. As a forward-looking and modern employer, the City of Aarau relies on motivated employees.

The City Police of Aarau is responsible for local security in the Aarau city area as well as in the six contract municipalities of Biberstein, Hirschthal, Küttigen, Oberentfelden, Unterentfelden and Erlinsbach AG.

The City Police of Aarau is looking for, immediately or by arrangement, a

Head of Prevention (50 - 100%) (Traffic and Youth Prevention)

Your main responsibilities

Your main responsibilities include the professional and personnel management of the Prevention department, in particular the

Management and further development of traffic instruction and youth prevention
Planning and implementation of traffic instruction and youth prevention at schools
Cooperation with schools, authorities, organisations and other partners
Participation in projects

Your profile

Police or pedagogical basic training
Further training in prevention, pedagogy or leadership is an advantage
Several years of professional experience, ideally in prevention work
Leadership experience as well as strong social and communication skills
Enjoyment in working with children, young people and adults
Independent, structured and solution-oriented working style
Confident appearance as well as high resilience and flexibility

We offer

We offer fair working conditions and equal opportunities
Appreciative and open culture in an experienced team
Modern equipped workplace directly next to Aarau station
Numerous benefits such as lunch and Reka vouchers, contribution to fitness subscriptions etc. see The City of Aarau as an employer