Expert in Digitalization and Innovation

In the canton of Thurgau, all inhabitants should feel safe. To achieve this, over 600 employees of the Kantonspolizei Thurgau work around the clock with a modern organization and in close contact with the population. Data, digital traces, and technical systems play a crucial role in almost all police tasks today. The Cybercrime service supports the Kantonspolizei Thurgau wherever digital expertise, specialized tools, or technical support are required for successful task fulfillment. You will ensure that the Kantonspolizei Thurgau can continue to use digital opportunities and digital traces effectively for police task fulfillment in the future. To this end, you will recognize technological developments at an early stage and, together with the specialists of the Cybercrime service, continuously develop the necessary skills, tools, platforms, and support services. We are looking for an agreement with one person. Your main tasks <br /> • You advise the head of the Cybercrime service on the strategic further development of digital investigation support and recognize technological developments and their significance for police work at an early stage. • You identify future requirements and develop new skills, tools, methods, and support services together with the specialists of the Cybercrime service. • You evaluate specialized technical applications, platforms, and solutions and accompany their introduction, further development, and use. • You are responsible for the technical requirements for selected technical platforms and infrastructures, control internal and external service providers, and monitor the agreed performance targets. • You support the specialists of the Cybercrime service in demanding technical questions and bring your expertise into complex projects, special situations, and pilot tests of new solutions. • You maintain national and international specialist networks, represent the Kantonspolizei Thurgau in specialist committees, and promote knowledge transfer within the organization. <br /> Your profile <br /> • Completed master's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, digital forensics, data science, or a comparable field. • In-depth knowledge of current technological developments and their significance for police work and law enforcement. • Proven experience in one or more areas of digital investigation support, particularly cyber intelligence, cybersecurity, digital forensics, data analysis, telecommunications surveillance, or related fields. • Experience in leading or accompanying challenging technology, infrastructure, or digitalization projects. • Understanding of the operation, further development, and control of specialized technical platforms and services. • Outstanding ability to convey complex facts in a understandable and target-group-oriented manner. • Analytical thinking, high initiative, innovation ability, and a pronounced solution-oriented approach. • Team orientation, secure appearance, and enjoyment of collaboration with different departments and external partners. • Very good German and English skills in word and writing. <br /> We offer <br /> • A meaningful activity where you actively contribute to the safety of society. • A committed, interdisciplinary team in a dynamic and technologically demanding environment. • Modern infrastructure and professional working tools. • Diverse development opportunities - both professionally and personally - as well as active promotion of further education. • Attractive employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines. <br /> For further information, AdjmbA Oliver Weiss, head of the Cybercrime service, is available under phone 058 345 22 57.