Kantonspolizei Bern
Bern
Intern in Forensic Science, 100%, fixed-term for 1 year
- 18 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Bern
Job summary
Join us at the Bern Police for an exciting internship in forensics. Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic work environment.
Tasks
- Conduct evidence search and analysis on submitted samples.
- Participate in field operations, especially on burglary cases.
- Assist in documenting reports and photography for authorities.
Skills
- Master's degree in criminology or equivalent, or nearing completion.
- Strong physical endurance and mental resilience for police work.
- Excellent communication skills in German and good French knowledge.
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About the job
Forensic science is close to the action; whether in field operations at crime scene investigations of burglaries, unusual deaths, violent crimes and other incidents – or in the laboratory, securing and analysing the collected evidence. In this exciting environment, we are offering vacant internship positions.
Your tasks
- Initially: searching for and analysing evidence on submitted evidence carriers
- After training: field operations with crime scene investigations, especially of burglaries, including on-call duties
- Assisting with other offences
- Preparing reports and photographic documentation for the police and judicial authorities
Your profile
- Completed criminological or equivalent university education in forensic science at Master’s level, or close to completion
- Strong physical resilience as well as mental toughness and a keen interest in police investigative work
- Initiative, loyal and discreet personality with high social competence, strong team orientation and a flexible, solution-focused attitude towards assignments outside regular working hours
- Very good written and spoken German skills as well as good French knowledge
- Driving licence category B
We offer you
- Dynamic environment in a large organisation, exciting contacts with people in everyday police work
- Value-based, appreciative manners
- Opportunity to gain first professional experience and to network within the official environment
- Flexible annual working hours
- Health promotion: various sports and cultural offers
- Mobile phone including subscription cost coverage
Contact
Curious? Your contact for questions: Ulrich Anliker, HR Consultant, telephone 031 638 84 74, ulrich.anliker@police.be.ch
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.
