Police Officer - Head of Operational Staff

Ref 2583816 | Company Ref: pj19800 | Date: 8 Oct 2026

SE-CP

Police Officer - Head of Operational Staff (100%)

The Corps de police de Lausanne has the mission of guaranteeing the security and quality of life of the people of Lausanne. It is committed every day to the population in a spirit of service and dialogue.

In a context of structural reform and changes, the Police municipale de Lausanne is looking for its future head of operational staff. At the heart of operations management, you will contribute to anticipating security issues, coordinating resources, and supporting teams in the fulfillment of the Corps de police missions.

In this role, you will work in close collaboration with the Commandant de police, the members of the Etat-major de direction, and other cantonal and municipal police forces.

Are you recognized for your leadership, your decision-making capacity, and your ability to get involved in the face of change? Do you wish to put your skills and motivation at the service of the population and the police officers of the Police municipale de Lausanne? We look forward to receiving your application!

Main Mission(s)

Ensure the direction or general coordination of the operational activities of the Corps de police

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

Lead engagements in relation to specific events

Analyze and exploit operational intelligence

Lead your entities with the aim of constant improvement of the services offered to the population

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

Support and advise the Commandant in a concerted manner with other members of the management

Participate in setting objectives and strategic axes for the orientation and development of the Corps de police

Represent the Corps de police, establish all useful transversal relations with political authorities, municipal, cantonal, and federal services, as well as with the concerned circles

Profile

Federal police certificate and/or university degree (Master, doctorate) in a field useful to the function, required

Additional training in personnel management, ISP CAS CEP courses, ISP Officer-Staff CCIV courses (or to be followed during employment), required

Minimum 10 years of professional experience in leadership and personnel management

Significant experience in the management of large-scale operations/events

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

Strategic vision, sense of cooperation and negotiation

Decision-making capacities and leadership

Ability to anticipate and manage tensions

Ability to adapt and to get involved in the face of change

Special Conditions

Driver's license (cat. B)

Clean criminal record

Swiss nationality

Permanencies

Salary class

14

Start date

1st January 2027 or to be agreed

Information

Commissaire divisionnaire Stéphane Volper, Commandant de police and head of service,

Offer

Please send us your application and the usual documents until via the online form.
In case of impossibility, please contact the Secrétariat du Commandant directly at .

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

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