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Police Psychologist

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The focus of their work varies depending on the police corps: police psychologists are involved in the selection of police candidates, provide psychological training for police officers (e.g. in the area of communication, dealing with stressful situations), support police officers after a stressful deployment, conduct negotiations in hostage situations or advise members of the police corps on personal problems.

Entry
~CHF 52'000
CHF 4'333/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 64'000
CHF 5'333/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 78'080
CHF 6'507/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education
LevelUniversity / ETH
Duration36 months

Your path to Police Psychologist

Secondary School

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High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle
University / ETH3 years

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree1.5–2 years
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Career Start

Master's degree

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Starting salary: CHF 52'000/year
Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics4/10
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🔬 Science8/10
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💻 IT4/10
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🔧 Manual2/10
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🎨 Artistic2/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10
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🎨 Creativity6/10
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🤝 Social Contact8/10
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💪 Physical Demands2/10
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🔮 Future Outlook7/10
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🔥 Demand (current)4/10
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AI Risk2/10
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