Chief Public Prosecutor (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 public prosecutor's office, with around 250 employees, consists of four regional investigation offices, one cantonal investigation office responsible for the entire canton, the staff services, and the juvenile prosecution office. The public prosecutor's office is an independent investigative and prosecutorial authority of the canton of St.Gallen, responsible for the uniform enforcement of the state's criminal claims and conducts criminal proceedings for crimes, offenses, and violations.

Due to the upcoming retirement of the Chief Public Prosecutor, we are looking for a leadership personality by agreement, with a start date during 2026, for the position of

Chief Public Prosecutor (m/f/d)

Workload: 80-100%

Workplace: St.Gallen

What to expect

• You lead the public prosecutor's office of the canton of St.Gallen and at the same time the cantonal investigation office, including the staff services
• As Chief Public Prosecutor, you lead by example, ensuring in close coordination with the department management a shared leadership understanding for the entire organizational unit and thus shape a uniform leadership culture
• You continue and further develop the initiated organizational development to standardize processes as well as for knowledge and competence transfer within the entire public prosecutor's office
• You chair the public prosecutor's conference and ensure in this leadership body through overall responsible and proactive moderation the uniform application of the law and the proper fulfillment of tasks by the law enforcement authorities
• You represent the public prosecutor's office externally towards courts, police, authorities, and the public
• You independently conduct selected investigations and competently and convincingly represent the state's criminal claims in court

What distinguishes you

• You have a university degree in law and many years of professional and leadership experience in criminal justice
• Scientific and/or didactic experience in criminal law and criminal procedure law is an advantage
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills as well as enjoyment in developing, supporting, and accompanying executives and employees
• You are a mature, honest, and empathetic personality who easily acts in a connecting manner and promotes collegial, positive exchange
• You work solution-oriented, think in networks, and decide clearly
• You show great skill in interdisciplinary collaboration with various partner organizations (police, administrative authorities, etc.)
• You communicate confidently, precisely, and convincingly in German (both written and spoken)

What we offer

• A versatile and responsible leadership role in an extraordinary working environment with plenty of room for design
• A motivated and professional team that wants to make a difference together
• Insight into the diversity of the Security and Justice Department as well as opportunities to help shape it as part of the top management
• Modern working time models and contemporary 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:

Mr. Christof Hartmann, Head of the Security and Justice Department, Tel. 058 229 36 00

Mr. Christoph ILL, Chief Public Prosecutor, Tel. 058 229 33 40 (current position holder)

Mr. Michel Möglich, Head of the Personnel Office, Tel. 058 229 65 39 (for recruitment questions)

Applications can be submitted until October 31, 2025. The electing authority is the government of the canton of St.Gallen.