Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Specialist Asylum & Enforcement 80 - 100%
- 28 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Zürich Migration Office as a specialist in asylum and enforcement. Enjoy a dynamic work environment and flexible conditions.
Tasks
- Execute deportation orders related to asylum and immigration law.
- Prepare travel documents and assess enforcement measures.
- Draft statements for judicial detention review authorities.
Skills
- A commercial education or bachelor's degree is required.
- Strong written communication skills and legal interest.
- Flexibility, resilience, and a sense of humor.
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About the job
Specialist Asylum & Enforcement 80 - 100%The Migration Office of the Canton of Zurich operates daily in the exciting political environment of all migration issues and the resulting tasks. It is responsible for the enforcement of Swiss foreigner and asylum law, the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons between Switzerland and the EU and EFTA states, as well as the Schengen and Dublin agreements.
For the Asylum & Enforcement department, we are looking for a specialist in enforcement 80 - 100% from 1 February 2027 or by arrangement.
As a specialist in the enforcement team, you are responsible for the enforcement of expulsion orders in the areas of asylum and foreigner law, the enforcement of national expulsions, the procurement of travel documents, as well as the examination and ordering of foreigner law coercive measures. In addition, you prepare statements for the judicial detention review authorities and conduct interviews with persons obliged to leave.
For this demanding and varied role, we require at least a commercial apprenticeship (commercial clerk EFZ) and several years of professional experience or a completed bachelor’s degree. You are skilled in written expression and have an interest in legal issues as well as in the structured drafting of complex decisions. Furthermore, you convince through flexibility, high commitment, and resilience. Pleasant manners, a sense of collegial cooperation, and a touch of humour complete your profile. In addition, you possess Swiss citizenship.
In addition to an exciting role with a high degree of personal responsibility, we guarantee you interesting contacts with federal, cantonal, and municipal authorities as well as with private interest groups. You also benefit from modern working methods such as flexible working hours and home office. Furthermore, we promote and support your training and further education.
Do you feel addressed by this challenging task? Then we look forward to receiving your complete electronic application with photo by 17 November 2026 at the latest.
For any questions, the team leader Marija Gajic (telephone 043 259 87 13) will be happy to assist you.
Learn more about the Migration Office on our homepage zh.ch/ma.
