Stadt Winterthur
Winterthur
Head of City Magistrate's Office (80 - 100 %)
- 30 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language)
About the job
The Department of Security and Environment, with its 440 employees, encompasses 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 petty offence criminal law within the city area and processes around 14,000 cases annually in ordinary proceedings.
From 1 February 2027 or by agreement, we are seeking a committed leader for the management of the City Magistrate's Office.
Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/
We look forward to receiving your online application.
The Winterthur City Magistrate's Office is the authority for orders and investigations in the field of petty offence criminal law within the city area and processes around 14,000 cases annually in ordinary proceedings.
From 1 February 2027 or by agreement, we are seeking a committed leader for the management of the City Magistrate's Office.
Head of City Magistrate's Office (80 - 100 %)
Your Tasks
- Organisational, professional and administrative leadership of the City Magistrate's Office
- Personnel management of 10 employees
- Processing and issuing of penal, dismissal and procedural orders in petty offence criminal proceedings
- Management of investigation and appeal procedures
Your Profile
- Federally recognised university degree in law (licence/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 85 11.Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/
We look forward to receiving your online application.
