Fire Prevention Officer (100%)

The Protection and Rescue Service of the City of Lausanne (SPSL) ensures the protection of the population through its six entities: firefighters, paramedics, the Advanced Medical Post detachment, Civil Protection, the Fire Police, and the Rama Training Centre. Active 24/7, they work every day to guarantee the safety of people and property.

Would you like to put your technical skills to use in fire prevention and contribute to the safety of buildings in the Lausanne area? Do you enjoy interacting with a variety of stakeholders and like to combine technical expertise, advice, and inspection? Join the Fire Police as a prevention officer and actively participate in implementing fire protection requirements. This position also offers the opportunity to develop your skills through continuous training and to advance your career within a meaningful profession.

At the City of Lausanne, your commitment matters. You contribute daily to the well-being and dynamism of our community.

Main Mission(s)

Advise project owners, architects, and engineers and ensure compliance with fire protection legislation

Inspect and validate quality assurance files in fire protection within the framework of enquiry procedures

Validate accessibility plans for emergency vehicles to buildings

Conduct visits to public establishments and check compliance with conditions related to building permits for the issuance of occupancy or operating permits

Write technical reports and monitor compliance measures

Manage the invoicing follow-up for enquiry files and occupancy permits

Keep technical and regulatory knowledge in fire protection up to date

Profile

Federal VET diploma in the building sector or equivalent training

Minimum 5 years of experience in construction or equivalent experience

Good knowledge of construction materials and their behaviour in case of fire

Must hold the federal certificate as a fire protection specialist

Commitment to obtain the fire protection expert diploma within 5 years is an asset.

Excellent organisational skills, autonomy, and ability to prioritise

Analytical mindset and ability to write technical reports

Sense of responsibility, integrity, and results orientation

Good interpersonal skills and team spirit

Good command of MS Office tools

Special Conditions

Driving licence (category B)

Clean criminal record

Workplace

Rue de la Vigie 2, 1003 Lausanne

Salary Grade

8

Start Date

1st November 2026

Information

Mr Alain Brasey, Head of Fire Police, +41 21 315 39 10

Application

Please send us your application and the usual documents by 13.09.2026 via the online form.
If this is not possible, please contact the service directly at 021 315 38 51.

We pay great attention to the diversity of the life paths of our collaborators. Our positions are open to both women and men.