Basel
Detective Corporal
- 29 July 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language)
About the job
80%-100%
Department of Justice and Security, Public Prosecutor's Office, Criminal Police
Application deadline until 7 August 2026, start date by arrangement
Your Tasks
Investigations: You independently investigate criminal proceedings and clarify the true facts of a crime. In addition, you conduct house searches, arrests and seizures.
Interrogations: You interview accused persons, victims, informants as well as witnesses.
On-call duty: You regularly perform on-call duty and occasionally also assignments outside regular working hours.
Your Profile
Experience: Fulfilling this versatile role requires several years of experience in the field of criminal police or police service. Basic knowledge of criminal and criminal procedural law is required.
Personality: You have a quick grasp, work in a structured and analytical manner, can react empathetically when necessary, possess high social competence and are highly resilient, both in terms of workload and mentally with regard to the field of offences.
Training: You hold a professional certificate or a certificate as a police officer.
Language: You communicate fluently, factually and appropriately for the audience with various internal and external persons and agencies, both orally and in writing.
Insight into Our Work
The Public Prosecutor's Office of Basel-Stadt, which is administratively attached to the Department of Justice and Security, conducts criminal proceedings for crimes, offences and violations. It brings charges and represents the prosecution and issues penal orders as well as other final decisions such as dismissal, suspension, non-prosecution or transfer. In addition, the Public Prosecutor's Office provides both national and international legal assistance in criminal matters. These tasks are central to the administration of justice and the safety of the people in Basel-Stadt and beyond.
We cover the larger share of ongoing contributions, offer savings plan options and possibilities for flexible retirement.
With us, tasks, competencies, training and experience count for the determination and development of your salary.
Our centrally located sites are easily accessible on foot, by bike and by public transport.
Your Contact
Questions about the role
lic.iur. Milena Jossen
Senior Public Prosecutor
Tel. +41 61 267 74 60
Questions about your application
Irène Allemann
Head of Human Resources
Tel. +41 61 267 74 81
Versatile.
Working for Basel-Stadt.
There is one thing all our more than 11,000 employees have in common: They are committed at the pulse of the city by supporting, enabling, directing, shaping and protecting. In doing so, they contribute every day with their efforts to making Basel-Stadt a place worth living and loving. Our employees and your opportunities are as diverse as our tasks. Welcome to the team of the Canton of Basel-Stadt!
