Intern at the Situation and Intelligence Centre with a Focus on Data Science (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. Through our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The St. Gallen Cantonal Police ensures peace, security, and order around the clock in the canton of St. Gallen. It investigates crimes and monitors compliance with applicable laws.

As part of the preventive environment, the Situation and Intelligence Centre acts as a competence centre in situation management. This includes the procurement of information, its evaluation, and the targeted dissemination of relevant assessments to internal and external bodies.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for an

Intern at the Situation and Intelligence Centre with a Focus on Data Science (m/f/d)

Starting: 01.10.2026 or by arrangement

Workload: 80-100%

Workplace: St. Gallen

What to expect

• Maintenance and further development of data pipelines (from collection to visualisation)
• Development of datasets and models for interactive reports and dashboards up to comprehensive decision support systems (DSS)
• Presentation of time series, trends, and possible developments including evaluation and analysis of topic- and event-based data
• Participation in planning groups and contribution of your own expertise
• Optimisation of our data ecosystem (architecture, performance & usability) and documentation of smooth operational handover

What distinguishes you

• Studies related to the preparation and evaluation of data and/or simulations (e.g. Information Science, Data Science, Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Industrial Engineering with a focus on data analysis, etc.)
• Or other education or training with a strong interest in working in the security sector or in police activities combined with pronounced technical understanding
• Ideally knowledge of workflow software, pipeline and analysis tools as well as proficient use of Linux, Docker, and Git
• Enjoyment in improving workflows
• High self-motivation and independence

What we offer

• Insights into the field of police information gathering, situation monitoring, risk and situation assessments, as well as police staff work
• Experience in the context of the Swiss security network
• Opportunities for short internships with operational police units
• Flexible working hours with occasional home office

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you want to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Further information:

For further information, please contact Patrick Steinmann, Head of the Situation and Intelligence Centre, patrick.steinmann@kapo.sg.ch, 058 229 44 95.