Deputy Head of Department for Municipal Public Order Service

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What makes us unique is the diversity of perspectives that come together here: from administration, IT, and technology to social services, planning, and communication. And from people who bring their experience from other fields into the administration. This is how solutions are created that move Kiel forward every day. Kiel. Shaping and managing together!

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Deputy Head of Department for Municipal Public Order Service

A 11 SHBesG, EG 11 TVöD / Full-time / Permanent / Start: 01.10.2026

Tasks

You will deputize for the Head of Department for the Municipal Public Order Service, managing a total of 42 employees.
Additionally, you will develop, create, and conduct training concepts. The following tasks await you:

• Design and creation of duty rosters for regular operations and for shift groups
• Adaptation and further development of standards in the Municipal Public Order Service (e.g., equipment, training, or conduct standards)
• Involvement in monitoring the departmental budget and in the procurement of operational resources and equipment
• Management of employees, particularly exercising disciplinary and professional supervision, and providing assistance where necessary (in the event of an absence in shift operations)
• Processing requests under the Freedom of Information Act and citizen complaints, and drafting statements
• Participation in the staff at major events and disaster situations, and representing the department during evacuation measures
• Development of a training concept for the regular duty instruction of employees in the Municipal Public Order Service
• Organization and execution of training sessions (laws, ordinances, statutes) for the shift groups
• Creation of training concepts for the handling of specialized software in cooperation with the provider
• Participation in patrol and presence duty
• Execution of enforcement activities

Profile

• Education. Completed university degree with a standard period of study of at least 6 semesters (Bachelor's or FH Diploma) in:

• Public Administration Management, Public Management
• State and Administrative Sciences
• Public Law
• Law

or eligibility for the first entry level of career group two, specialization General Services, Police, Justice, and Customs
or completed vocational training course II with sound knowledge in the application and interpretation of legal provisions

For applicants in the Police, Justice, or Customs specialization, employment will involve a career change to General Public Administration according to § 6 ALVO.

• Experience. At least 3 years of relevant professional experience based on the required prior education and training
• Expertise. In-depth knowledge of public order law, public safety law, and adjacent legal regulations, as well as municipal statutes and ordinances. Experience with the specialized software "winowig" is required – or the willingness to acquire this knowledge at short notice.
• Driver's License. Driver's license class B.

The above-mentioned application criteria must be fully met by the end of the application period.

What distinguishes you

You have good organizational skills, enabling you to plan, coordinate, and execute work processes efficiently and effectively. Furthermore, good written and oral communication skills are expected. You also possess the ability to motivate employees.

You understand responsibility for employees holistically and respectfully. You apply your leadership competence bindingly based on the principles for cooperation and leadership of the state capital Kiel and participate in training to continuously develop personally in this area.

Good to know

The admission requirements for tariff employees are based on the preliminary note no. 4 of the remuneration order (VKA) to the TVöD.

The position is not divisible.

You will work independently as a leader in the department. You are expected to embrace changes in the department and implement them independently in consultation.

Duty will generally be performed Monday to Friday during usual office hours. For events or special situations, deployment on weekends or at unusual times may be required. On-call duty must be undertaken.

The incumbent will be exposed to weather conditions in outdoor duty and will sometimes move through difficult terrain. Therefore, the work locations are not always accessible. Furthermore, physical confrontations may occur through the use of direct coercion in the form of simple physical force. It is necessary that learned defensive techniques can be applied. For first aid measures, it should be possible to help someone up or to move them out of a danger zone. The use of a protective vest (approx. 5 kg), which must also be worn in high temperatures during summer, also requires a certain level of physical fitness.

Therefore, lifting heavy loads, unrestricted physical mobility and resilience, and freedom from dizziness are required.

Driving official vehicles is required.

Remuneration is based on the provisions of the TVöD and can be found in the current pay scale for the administration, IT, and engineering sector.

We offer

• Career and Development Opportunities. Extensive internal and external training opportunities for a diverse future in over 45 departments, divisions, staff units, and own businesses
• Leisure. 30 vacation days and additional time off on December 24th and 31st
• Provision. Company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits
• Security. Secure job even in times of crisis
• Proximity to the Sea. Working where others go on vacation
• Company Health Promotion. Contribution to Hansefit memberships as well as other external and internal sports and fitness offers
• Mobility Promotion. Subsidy for bicycles, e-bikes, Job or Deutschlandticket
• Relaxed Travel. Carsharing or use of the Kieler Sprotten fleet for business trips
• Diversity. Safe space for a diverse, inclusive workforce
• Meaningful Work. Active participation in shaping a livable present and future for all Kiel residents

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