Head of Security Department (80-100 %)

Do you want to commit yourself to the well-being of 44 600 people and undertake a meaningful task with personal responsibility? Then you have come to the right place. Welcome to the Gemeinde Köniz. The Gemeinde Köniz, as the fourth largest municipality in the Canton of Bern, is characterized by its diversity and is the bridge between city and country. It employs around 800 employees in 100 professions.

As of 1 February 2027 or by arrangement, the Direktion Sicherheit und Liegenschaften is looking for you as

Head of Security Department (80-100 %)

What you will achieve with us

• Operational, personnel and strategic management of the Security Department (Civil Protection, Municipal Police, Fire Department and Resident Services)
• Preparation and support of Municipal Council and Parliament matters as well as popular initiatives
• Responsibility for the organizational development of the Security Department and the associated militia organizations
• Responsibility for financial management and budgeting
• Leading or participating in interdisciplinary projects
• Supporting the Head of Department and the Municipal Council in public regarding security topics

How you will impress us

• Completed university degree (Bachelor or Master), supplemented by further training in management and/or project management
• Many years of professional and leadership experience, preferably in a comparable leadership role
• Strong leadership and methodological competence as well as high implementation and decision-making ability
• Structured, solution-oriented and networked way of working with pronounced strategic thinking
• Confident communication in German and a poised appearance towards internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of public administration is an advantage

What awaits you with us

• Appreciative, collegial cooperation and a good working atmosphere
• Compatibility of work and private life: annual working hours, part-time work and care days
• Generous holiday regulations: at least 26 vacation days, additional vacation days graduated by age, 41-hour week as well as the possibility to take one or two unpaid weeks off
• Competence-based development opportunities as well as individual education and training

Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application.

Additional information about the position will be gladly provided by Thomas Marti, Head of Direktion Sicherheit und Liegenschaften, Tel. .

Your HR contact

Stefanie Marti

HR Advisor

Tel.

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