Scientific Police Officer

02 February 2026
100%
Permanent position
Chur

Job summary

Join the Grisons, Switzerland's unique trilingual canton, known for its diverse economy and rich culture. Enjoy a vibrant work environment with great quality of life.

Tasks

Provide expert support in securing evidence at crime scenes.
Conduct thorough analysis and documentation of forensic evidence.
Collaborate with law enforcement on various criminal cases.

Skills

Degree in forensic sciences or criminology; police experience preferred.
Strong legal knowledge and understanding of criminal procedures.
Excellent digital skills and proficiency in technical analysis tools.

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About the job

Together for Graubünden

The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is diverse in economic, cultural, and political profile. With an area of 7106 km², Graubünden is the largest canton in Switzerland and with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 tourist resorts, and countless days of sunshine per year, it offers a high quality of life. The cantonal administration of Graubünden is as diverse as our landscape. Put your skills to use and help shape the future of the cantonal administration of Graubünden with us.

Scientific Police Officer

Cantonal Police | 80-100% | Chur

Criminology technicians provide support during criminal investigations. Scientific police specialists secure traces at the crime scene and document them using modern procedures. They handle the processing of personal identification data and use technical and scientific methods to secure traces, collect evidence, and analyze it. In this way, they create a reliable basis usable in court for investigations and criminal proceedings.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a scientific police officer starting on a date to be agreed upon.

Tasks

Specialist advice to intervention forces on issues related to securing traces and activities at the crime scene
Search and securing of traces related to various criminal cases
Scientific police activities at the crime scene, including securing evidence and documentation
Photographic documentation of crime scenes, persons, incidents, and traces
Execution of personal identification data measures and identification work
Trace and laboratory analysis in the fields of classical and scientific criminology as well as qualitative evaluation of traces
Preparation of scientific police reports and securing of evidence usable in court as well as preparation of material evidence for investigating and prosecuting authorities
Ensuring compliance with standards, guidelines, and legal requirements
Further development of methods, devices, and processes of scientific police work
On-call service and weekend duty

What we expect from you

Completed studies in forensic sciences or criminology (University of Lausanne or equivalent training) or federal professional certificate as a police officer with professional experience in the judicial police sector, preferably in scientific police
Willingness to pursue continuous training and professional development in scientific police and forensic sciences
Strong interest in scientific police work and criminology
Strong sense of responsibility and careful handling of traces and evidence, as these are often unique and non-reproducible
Good legal knowledge as well as understanding of criminal procedural law and legal framework conditions
Structured, precise, and independent working method as well as insight
Strong digital skills and aptitude for using IT tools and technical analysis and intervention devices
Ability to assert oneself, flexibility, and high mental resilience, especially in interventions in particularly difficult situations (e.g., violent crimes, major accidents, presence of deceased persons)

We look forward to receiving your online application and will be happy to get to know you.

For specialist questions, the head of scientific police, deputy chief Martin Hepberger, is gladly available at the phone number +41 81 257 72 38.

Application deadline: February 20, 2026