Stadt Uster - Leiterin bzw. Leiter Geschäftsfeld Sicherheit & Kommandant bzw. Kommandantin der Stadtpolizei Uster 80-100%

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Join Uster's vibrant community as the Head of Security. Shape safety initiatives in a dynamic environment. Tasks Oversee security operations, including city police and emergency services. Lead strategic development and implementation of safety policies. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance community safety and engagement. Skills Degree in relevant field; police training or equivalent required. Strong leadership and organizational skills essential. Excellent communication and analytical abilities are a must. About the job You or you? For us, the case is clear. We live a culture of addressing each other informally. Therefore, we communicate in this manner already during the application process and in the interviews. Uster, the third largest city in the canton of Zurich, with around 37,000 inhabitants, is a dynamically growing city in the Zurich metropolitan area and known as an innovative regional centre. The Security Division makes a central contribution to a high quality of life in Uster. It includes the city police, lake rescue, civil protection, and the support fire brigade, and ensures prevention, professional incident management, and the safety of the population in close cooperation with internal and external partners. From 1 October 2026 or by agreement, we are looking for a committed and strong leadership personality as The Security Division makes a central contribution to a high quality of life in Uster. It includes the city police, lake rescue, civil protection, and the support fire brigade, and ensures prevention, professional incident management, and the safety of the population in close cooperation with internal and external partners. From 1 October 2026 or by agreement, we are looking for a committed and strong leadership personality as Town Hall West Security 80%-100% Head of Security Division & Commander of the Uster City Police 80-100% Your main tasks Overall responsibility for the Security Division with the service groups Civil Protection (fire brigade and civil protection organisation) as well as City Police (including lake rescue) Strategic, personnel, professional, organisational and financial management of the division, the city police and the lake rescue, as well as ensuring the achievement of objectives according to the service mandate Further development of the security strategy and ensuring a contemporary, effective and population-oriented security organisation Deputising for the Head of the Security Department and assuming all associated tasks and interests of the department Advising and supporting the Head of Security, the City Council and other stakeholders on all security-related and police matters Initiating, leading and participating in strategic and operational projects in the security and police environment Member of the Uster Municipal Management Organisation (GFO) as deputy to the Chief of Staff What you bring Completed university or university of applied sciences degree or equivalent education and training Professional examination as a police officer, training as a police officer or willingness to complete the CAS "Leadership in Police Operations (FIP)" promptly Several years of leadership experience and the ability to lead employees and organisational units in a value-oriented, goal-oriented manner with a clear stance Independent, analytical, solution-oriented and implementation-strong working style with a good sense of political and social contexts Winning, integral and assertive personality with natural authority as well as high social and communication skills You understand how to further develop people, organisations and security structures and to win different stakeholders for common solutions We offer you A responsible key position with great scope for design and development A versatile leadership role at the interface of population, politics, administration and partner organisations An open, appreciative and collegial leadership culture with short decision-making paths The opportunity to take responsibility in a growing and innovative city and to set sustainable impulses Your benefits Further training Discounts Holidays plus 4 paid rest days Social benefits Salary Inclusion Your contact person For questions, the Head of Security is happy to assist you. Enrico Quattrini 044 944 72 90 About us City of Uster as an employer City of Uster - simply unique!