Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 79'875 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 80'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 86'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 93'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 102'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 113'100 |
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Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Polizist/in Seepolizei
You monitor ship traffic and save lives on Swiss waters.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Officers of the Seepolizei monitor ship traffic, enforce regulations, and carry out water rescues.
On rough waters, you take responsibility for safety and order. As a member of the Seepolizei, you patrol on special boats, monitor ship traffic, and respond quickly to accidents. Whether conducting water rescues or underwater searches: your work demands precision, physical fitness, and clear decision-making. You protect people and the environment on the water every day.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryPolice & Corrections
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
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Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Police Officer. Based on 1,095 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 87'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 89'081 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 93'500 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 97'902 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Solothurn | CHF 104'000 | 25 |
| Geneva | CHF 103'441 | 67 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 100'000 | 23 |
| Vaud | CHF 99'400 | 110 |
| Zurich | CHF 98'800 | 181 |
| Jura | CHF 97'500 | 15 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 94'924 | 816 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 87'050 | 200 |
| Legal / Business advice | CHF 87'000 | 9 |
| Consulting various | CHF 73'151 | 6 |
| Education | CHF 66'500 | 9 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Polizist/in Seepolizei
Official education path
Training is provided through specific police school programs and diving certifications.
Typical training path
Polizist/in Seepolizei
Prerequisites
- D2-Taucherbrevet der Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques (CMAS) for Police diver training
- Schiffsführerausweis Kategorie A for Water police officer training
- Current Rettungsschwimmer-Brevet Basis Pool for Water police officer training
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Determination
- Physical fitness
- Technical understanding
- Team spirit
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You start your morning patrol on the lake and check speed limits for boats. When an emergency is reported, you quickly head to the scene and organize the rescue of those involved.
- You patrol on special boats and monitor ship traffic on lakes and rivers.
- You check ship documents and safety equipment.
- You enforce traffic violations and write detailed incident reports for accidents.
- You carry out water rescues and help those in need in all weather conditions.
- You dive underwater to search for missing people or objects.
- You coordinate with other rescue services during major operations on the water.
Working conditions
You work primarily on lakes, rivers, and other Swiss waters. Your workplace is the special boat, the coastal station, or the operations center during major water events.
Strengths
- Determination
- Physical fitness
- Technical understanding
- Team spirit
Trade-offs
- Weather dependency
- Shift work
- Physical strain
- Emotional strain
06 · Similar
