Police Officer - Head of the Operational Staff (100%)

The Lausanne Police Corps is tasked with ensuring the safety and quality of life of the people of Lausanne. It commits itself daily to the population with a spirit of service and dialogue.

In a context of structural reform and change, the Lausanne Municipal Police is seeking its future head of the operational staff. At the heart of operational management, you will help anticipate security challenges, coordinate resources, and support teams in carrying out the Police Corps' missions.

In this role, you will work closely with the Police Commander, members of the executive staff, and other cantonal and municipal police forces.

Are you recognised for your leadership, decision-making ability, and willingness to engage with change? Do you wish to put your skills and motivation at the service of the population and the officers of the Lausanne Municipal Police? We look forward to receiving your application!

Main Mission(s)

Ensure the direction or general coordination of the operational activities of the Police Corps

Propose, implement, and ensure the application of proactive, preventive, and deterrent actions, according to operational analysis

Lead deployments related to specific events

Analyse and exploit operational intelligence

Manage your units with the aim of continuously improving the services offered to the population

Ensure the achievement of objectives set at the institutional level in the fields of public safety, personnel management, and allocated financial resources

Support and advise the Commander in coordination with other members of the management

Participate in setting objectives and strategic directions for the development of the Police Corps

Represent the Police Corps, establish all useful cross-sectoral relations with political authorities, municipal, cantonal and federal services, as well as with relevant stakeholders

Profile

Federal police certificate and/or university degree (Master’s, doctorate) in a field relevant to the role, required

Additional training in personnel management, ISP CAS CEP course, ISP Staff Officer CCIV course (or to be completed on the job), required

Minimum 10 years of professional experience in leadership and personnel management

Significant experience in managing large-scale operations/events

Excellent knowledge of laws, procedures, and regulations specific to the activity

Strategic vision, sense of cooperation and negotiation

Decision-making skills and leadership

Ability to anticipate and manage tensions

Ability to adapt and engage with change

Special Conditions

Driving licence (category B)

Clean criminal record

Swiss nationality

On-call duties

Salary Grade

14

Start Date

1st January 2027 or to be agreed

Information

Divisional Commissioner Stéphane Volper, Police Commander and Acting Head of Service, +41 21 315 33 02

Offer

Please send us your application and the usual documents by 31.10.2026 via the online form.
If this is not possible, please contact the Commander’s Secretariat directly at +41 21 315 33 02.

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