Kantonspolizei Bern
Bern
Head of Special Investigation 4, 80-100 %
- 16 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Bern
About the job
The Criminal Division is responsible for combating crime in the Canton of Bern. It deals with serious crime, is responsible for cases of supra-regional significance, and for 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 the judiciary and police authorities both domestically 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 monitoring tasks
- Leading division-specific projects
- Ensuring the professional development of the special investigation 4 focused on investigations
- Completing special assignments from the Head of the Criminal Division and assuming deputy roles in the management team
- Providing on-call services after completing the officer courses at 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 skills 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 demeanour and demonstrated 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, seniority 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 via the link "Apply now".
For enquiries, Reto Waldmeier, designated Head of the Criminal Division, is happy to assist you at 031 638 73 07.
Let’s find out if it’s a match – we look forward to hearing from you.
About the Bern Cantonal Police
The Bern Cantonal Police, with around 3,000 employees in over 300 roles, 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.
