Zürich
Police Trainee 100%
- 09 August 2026
- 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Kantonspolizei Zürich as a Police Trainee! This role offers a meaningful career path with full salary during training.
Tasks
- Complete a two-year training program at the Zürich Police School.
- Engage in safety-related tasks with the airport police in year two.
- Pass the federal exam to become a certified police officer.
Skills
- Swiss citizenship and mandatory school education required.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and good physical fitness.
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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 pass 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 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, colour perception ability
- Driving licence: 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 piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application.
