Basel
Public Prosecutor with Special Responsibilities
- 18 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
80%-100%
Department of Justice and Security, Public Prosecutor's Office, Criminal Police
Application deadline until 1 September 2026, start date 1 November 2026 or by arrangement
Your Tasks
Support for the Head of Criminal Police: You support the Head of Criminal Police in professional, organisational and personnel matters.
Conduct criminal proceedings: You independently and responsibly conduct and complete criminal proceedings of all subject areas, sizes and degrees of difficulty.
Decisions: You order coercive measures in criminal proceedings, independently issue decisions (competence for penal orders) and represent the Public Prosecutor's Office before all instances.
Leadership and on-call duty: You lead several investigation teams, regularly perform on-call duties and occasionally lead working groups or special commissions.
Your Profile
Experience: Fulfilling this demanding and versatile role requires several years of professional experience in criminal prosecution.
Personality: You hold Swiss citizenship and reside in Switzerland (§12 para. 2 and 3 of the cantonal Court Organisation Act). You have a quick grasp, work in a structured and analytical manner, possess solid social skills, an impeccable reputation and are highly resilient.
Education: You have obtained a licentiate in law or a Master of Law from a Swiss university. If you have obtained the Master of Law from a foreign university, you additionally hold a cantonal lawyer's licence.
Language: You communicate fluently, factually, confidently and appropriately in German, both orally and in writing.
Insight into Our Work
The Public Prosecutor's Office Basel-Stadt, which is administratively attached to the Department of Justice and Security, conducts criminal proceedings for crimes, offences and misdemeanours. It brings charges and represents the prosecution, issues penal orders as well as other final rulings such as dismissal, suspension, non-prosecution or transfer. Additionally, the Public Prosecutor's Office provides both national and international legal assistance in criminal matters. These tasks are central to the administration of justice and the safety of the people in Basel-Stadt and beyond.
Our centrally located offices are easily accessible on foot, by bicycle and by public transport.
We cover the larger share of ongoing contributions, offer savings plan options and possibilities for flexible retirement.
With us, tasks, competencies, education and experience count for the determination and development of your salary.
Your Contact
Questions about the Role
lic. iur. Milena Jossen
Senior Public Prosecutor Criminal Police
Tel. +41 61 267 74 60
Questions about Your Application
Irène Allemann
Head of Human Resources
Tel. +41 61 267 74 81
Versatile.
Working for Basel-Stadt.
There is one thing all our more than 11,000 employees have in common: They engage at the pulse of the city by supporting, enabling, directing, shaping and protecting. In doing so, they contribute every day to making Basel-Stadt a place worth living and loving. As diverse as our tasks are our employees and their opportunities. Welcome to the team of the Canton of Basel-Stadt!
