Head of Special Investigation 4, 80-100 %

About the job

Start date:

01.03.2027 or by arrangement

Place of work:

Bern

The Criminal Department is responsible for combating crime in the canton of Bern. It deals with serious crime, is responsible for cases of supra-regional significance and offences requiring specialised professional and technical knowledge. As the driving force behind criminal police work, it sets priorities, shapes the professional direction and is a sought-after partner for justice and police authorities at home and abroad.

Your tasks

• Personnel, strategic and operational management of a division with around 50 employees in senior management and shaping the strategic direction
• Carrying out personnel, tactical and operational coordination and supervisory tasks
• Leading division-specific projects
• Ensuring the professional development of the special investigation 4 focused on investigations
• Handling special assignments from the head of the Criminal Department and taking on deputy roles in the management team
• Providing on-call services after completing the officer courses of the Swiss Police Institute

Your profile

• Completed Master’s degree in law and experience in a comparable role
• Successful, several years of leadership experience
• Ideally practical experience in leading judicial police investigations
• Quick comprehension, strong analytical thinking and a good sense of what is feasible
• Committed, eager to learn and innovative personality with high dedication, strong team orientation and great interest in criminal and security police matters
• Very good communication skills and good knowledge of French
• Role model, confident appearance and lived social competence

We offer you

• Attractive social benefits and pension fund solution with pre-financed option for early retirement
• Secure employer and transparent salary system, service anniversary gifts (time or money)
• Dynamic environment in a large organisation, exciting contacts with people in everyday police work
• Value-based, appreciative manners
• Level-appropriate personnel development: competent induction, support for individual further training
• Health promotion: various sports and cultural offers, health check
• Mobile phone including subscription cost coverage
• Workplace in the centre of the city of Bern

Contact

Have we piqued your interest? Then apply by 01.11.2026 via the link "Apply now".

For enquiries, Reto Waldmeier, designated Head of the Criminal Department, is happy to assist you at 031 638 73 07.

Let’s find out if it fits – we look forward to hearing from you.

About the Bern Cantonal Police

The Bern Cantonal Police with around 3,000 employees in over 300 functions is there for the people and stands for a safe tomorrow – committed, trustworthy and close to the population. Around the clock. Aware of its role model function and special responsibility in dealing with citizens, our employees adhere to binding values.

https://www.police.be.ch