The Office for Military and Civil Protection is the cantonal authority responsible for all aspects of the Military, Civil Protection, and Civil Defense sectors and enforces the relevant laws.
Civil Protection is one of the five partner organizations of Civil Defense (Police, Fire Department, Health Sector, Technical Infrastructure, Civil Protection).
In the canton of Graubünden, around 1700 members of the Civil Protection are deployed in the regional Civil Protection companies and various specialized formations.
Key requirements
Completed vocational training with several years of experience
Civil Protection Instructor certification with Swiss FA
Several years of leadership experience in the Military or Civil Protection sector
Motivational and team-oriented leadership style, confident appearance, and assertiveness
High service orientation and team skills in an interdisciplinary environment
Innovative, network-thinking personality with strategic, conceptual, and communication skills
Versatile organizational, planning, and coordination skills
Kantonale Verwaltung Graubünden is located in Chur, Canton of Graubünden. Cross-border workers need a G Permit, renewable annually, to work in Switzerland. The Canton of Graubünden applies withholding tax at variable rates on gross income, and since 2024 the New Tax Agreement introduces concurrent taxation between Italy and Switzerland.
Swiss social contributions include AVS (5.3%), unemployment insurance (1.1%) and LPP (occupational pension). Use our free tax simulator to calculate your net salary and compare the cost of living between Switzerland and Italy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the net salary for a cross-border worker in Graubünden?
Net salary depends on gross income, marital status and number of children. In the Canton of Graubünden, withholding tax ranges from about 2% to 15%. In the administration sector in Graubünden Use our simulator for a personalised calculation.
Do cross-border workers need Swiss LAMal health insurance?
New cross-border workers since 2024 must enrol in Swiss LAMal within 3 months of starting work. Premiums vary by canton, insurance model and deductible. Compare premiums with our LAMal comparator.