Zürich
Police Trainee
- 08 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- CHF 76 603 - 89 261 /year
- German (Native language)
- Zürich
About the job
Working as a police officer with the Zurich Cantonal Police is one of the most interesting and meaningful things you can do for yourself and your future. You start with your application as a
Police Trainee 100%
Tasks
Your basic training lasts two years; during this time you receive full pay. In the first year, you learn everything essential for your new profession at the Zurich Police School ZHPS. In the second year, you work with the airport police and already take on security-relevant tasks. After two years, you take the professional examination 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
- recognised professional qualification (EFZ), equivalent training or A-levels
- impeccable character
- 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, colour perception ability
- Driving licence: category B
- Military/civil protection/civil service/unfitness for service
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.
