Kanton Schaffhausen
Kanton Schaffhausen
Forensic Technician (m/f), 80-100 %
- 09 July 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Kanton Schaffhausen
About the job
As a modern service provider with around 260 employees, the Schaffhausen Police ensures safety and order for the benefit of the population throughout the canton of Schaffhausen.
In the canton of Schaffhausen, all residents should feel safe. The staff of the Forensic Technical Operations Service work in the interest of efficient and court-admissible criminal prosecution in cooperation with all employees of all departments of the Schaffhausen Police as well as the public prosecutor's office and the courts. They are specialists in the field of trace detection, preservation and evaluation as well as in the forensic registration of suspects.
The Forensic Technical Operations Service (KED) is looking immediately or by arrangement for a
What you bring
We offer you
Have we aroused your interest?
Then please apply here:
Please note that only online applications will be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment consultants.
For additional information about the advertised position, please contact André Wechsler, Deputy Head of Service, (052 632 84 96).
In the canton of Schaffhausen, all residents should feel safe. The staff of the Forensic Technical Operations Service work in the interest of efficient and court-admissible criminal prosecution in cooperation with all employees of all departments of the Schaffhausen Police as well as the public prosecutor's office and the courts. They are specialists in the field of trace detection, preservation and evaluation as well as in the forensic registration of suspects.
The Forensic Technical Operations Service (KED) is looking immediately or by arrangement for a
Forensic Technician (m/f), 80-100 %
What to expect- Trace preservation in various criminal offences as well as the resulting trace and laboratory technical evaluations and examinations
- Photographing persons, crime scenes, accidents and traces
- Handling of unusual deaths
- Investigation of causes of fire
- Forensic registration of persons
- ID and document checks
- Preparation of trace reports and documentation as well as provision of further evidence for investigative and prosecuting authorities
- Conducting forensic damage site processing at major incidents
- Providing on-call and weekend service
What you bring
- Police officer (m/f) with a federal professional certificate or degree in forensics
- Swiss citizenship
- Several years of experience in police service
- Willingness to train and further educate in the field of forensic science and forensics
- Physically and mentally resilient (on-call service, exceptional events)
- Absolute discretion (preservation of official secrecy)
- Careful and precise working method as well as quick comprehension
- Sense of responsibility (traces are unique!)
- Confidence in oral and written expression
- Strong team spirit and high commitment
- Good legal knowledge and understanding of legal processes
- Technical understanding and knowledge of photography advantageous
- Willingness for continuous further training
We offer you
- A demanding, varied and meaningful activity with a lot of personal responsibility
- A collegial working atmosphere in a small and motivated team
- A modern system environment to fulfil your tasks
- Contemporary employment and working conditions as well as well-developed social benefits according to cantonal personnel law
- A modern workplace in the heart of Schaffhausen's old town (5 minutes on foot from Schaffhausen station) and the prospect of working in a few years in one of the most modern police and security centres in Switzerland
Have we aroused your interest?
Then please apply here:
Please note that only online applications will be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment consultants.
For additional information about the advertised position, please contact André Wechsler, Deputy Head of Service, (052 632 84 96).
