Public Prosecutor General Department, 80-100 %, fixed-term until the end of 2028

Kanton Schaffhausen, Staatsanwaltschaft

The Staatsanwaltschaft is responsible for criminal prosecution. Under the leadership of the First Public Prosecutor, it comprises the three departments Allgemeine Abteilung, Jugendanwaltschaft, and Verkehrsabteilung. The Allgemeine Abteilung handles all criminal cases where the Verkehrsabteilung or the Jugendanwaltschaft are not responsible.

The described position is to be filled as of 1 January 2027 or by arrangement.

Public Prosecutor General Department, 80-100 %, fixed-term until the end of 2028 #

What awaits you ##

• Focus on property and special offenses
• Responsibility for the independent handling of assigned cases until final legal conclusion
• Issuance of indictments, penal orders, and dismissal orders
• Personal representation of the prosecution before the Kantonsgericht and Obergericht
• Performing on-call duty

What you bring with you ##

• Completed legal studies
• Experience in criminal prosecution (at least 1 year internship/clerkship at a Staatsanwaltschaft)
• Preferably a CAS and/or MAS Forensics
• Conscientious and expeditious way of working, communication skills and resilience as well as assertiveness
• Very good German language skills, fluency in written and oral expression
• Flexibility and high resilience
• Swiss citizenship is necessary for this position

We offer you ##

• A modernly equipped workplace in a central location (immediately by the train station)
• A varied and responsible activity in a demanding field
• Progressive working time models, development opportunities, and well-developed social benefits according to cantonal personnel law

The Kanton Schaffhausen as an employer
The Kantonale Verwaltung Schaffhausen provides services in a wide variety of areas for the public, companies, and private individuals. As an employer, the most diverse professional fields are united under one roof with us. As diverse as our organization, so are our workplaces. These are characterized by broad areas of responsibility, professionalism, and proximity to citizens.

Have we aroused your interest? ##

We look forward to your online application by 31.10.2026!