Stadt Winterthur
Winterthur
Head: City Magistrate's Office (80 - 100 %)
- 01 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Winterthur
Job summary
Join the Department of Security and Environment in Winterthur! Lead a dynamic team and make a significant impact in the community.
Tasks
- Oversee the organizational and administrative management of the court.
- Lead a team of 10 staff members in a collaborative environment.
- Handle legal proceedings and issue orders in enforcement cases.
Skills
- Recognized university degree in law with several years of relevant experience.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.
- Excellent communication and analytical abilities required.
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About the job
The Department of Security and Environment, with its 440 employees, includes the areas of city police, protection & intervention, registration and civil status services, environmental and health protection, as well as the City Magistrate's Office. The Winterthur City Magistrate's Office is the authority for orders and investigations in the field of minor offence law within the city area and processes around 14,000 cases annually in the ordinary procedure. From 1 February 2027 or by agreement, we are looking for a committed leader to head the City Magistrate's Office.Your Tasks
- Organisational, professional and administrative management of the City Magistrate's Office
- Personnel management of 10 employees
- Processing and issuing of penal, dismissal, and procedural orders in minor offence proceedings
- Management of investigation and appeal procedures
Your Profile
- Federally recognised university degree in law (licentiate/master level)
- Several years of experience at a criminal authority or court in a similar role
- Sound leadership, planning and organisational experience
- Communicative, analytical and conceptual skills as well as high self-initiative
- Proven leadership experience
What We Offer
- At least 5 weeks of holiday
- Annual working hours
- Versatile internal training courses
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Further benefits can be found on our website.
Contact
Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Andreas Geering, Head of Department, +41 52 267 58 12. Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/We look forward to receiving your online application.
