Police Trainee 100%
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:28 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join the Kantonspolizei Zürich as a police recruit! This is a unique opportunity to make a difference in your community and build a rewarding career.
Tasks
- Complete a two-year training program while earning a full salary.
- Learn essential skills at the Zürcher Polizeischule and airport police.
- Pass the professional exam to become a certified police officer.
Skills
- Must be a Swiss citizen with required education and clean record.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
- Ability to handle stressful situations with professionalism.
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Working as a police officer at the Zurich Cantonal Police is one of the most interesting and meaningful things you can do with yourself and your future. You start with your application as a
Police Trainee 100%
Training
Your basic training lasts two years; during this time you receive full salary. In the first year, you learn everything essential for your new profession at the Zurich Police School ZHPS. In the second year, you work at the airport police and already take on security-relevant tasks. After two years, you take the professional exam for the federal specialist certificate "Police Officer"; if you successfully overcome this hurdle, you will be solemnly sworn in and admitted to our police corps.
Requirements
- Swiss citizenship
- compulsory schooling according to the respective cantonal guidelines
- recognized professional qualification (EFZ), equivalent training or Matura
- impeccable reputation
- Age: at least 20 and at most 39 years old at the time of application (up to the 40th birthday)
- Minimum height: none
- Visual acuity: unrestricted field of vision, color perception ability
- Driver's license: category B
- Military/Civil Protection/Civil Service/Unfitness for service
Start date: by arrangement
Do you have questions or would you like more information? Then attend one of our information evenings. Additionally, the recruitment team (058 648 12 40) is happy to assist you.
Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application.
