Stadt St.Gallen
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Police Officer with Focus on Traffic in Shift Work 60-100%
- 29 October 2026
- 60 – 100%
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Job summary
Join the St.Gallen city police for a dynamic role in traffic services. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth.
Tasks
- Conduct traffic controls and manage complex accident cases.
- Lead smaller operations while supporting team members with reporting.
- Provide training and coordinate educational initiatives within the department.
Skills
- Must hold a federal police certificate and have two years of experience.
- Strong independence and flexibility are essential traits.
- Ability to assertively lead and work well in a team.
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About the job
Your new role
In this exciting position, you will perform general police duties with a focus on traffic and work in shift patterns. Coordinating, planning, and conducting traffic controls of all kinds as well as handling complex accidents are your core tasks. Furthermore, you are responsible for the professional training and further education within your department and support your colleagues with specialist matters as well as reporting. The job profile is complemented by deployments in public order duties. Additionally, you have the opportunity to be trained and deployed in various additional functions.
This position is for you if you
- hold the federal specialist certificate as a police officer and ideally have two years of professional experience after completing your training.
- have an interest in the traffic sector and are willing to pursue further training accordingly.
- count independence, flexibility, and teamwork among your strengths.
- are able to lead smaller operations and possess the necessary assertiveness.
- ideally hold a category A driving licence.
- are willing to work shift patterns and additional duties if required.
- hold Swiss citizenship.
- have an impeccable reputation and for whom confidentiality and reliability are a matter of course.
Good reasons to work for the City of St.Gallen:
Are you with us for the people of St.Gallen?
The City Police of St.Gallen, with around 260 employees, is on duty daily for the safety of the population and provides citizen-oriented and networked police work, thus making a significant contribution to the quality of life in the city of St.Gallen.
What we offer
We offer you an exciting and challenging role in a dynamic working environment as well as attractive employment conditions. You will benefit from state-of-the-art operational equipment, high-quality gear, and the opportunity for internal development. Equal opportunities are a priority for us, and our framework conditions support you in balancing work and private life.
We value diversity in all its forms and look forward to your perspective.
