Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 53'991 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 55'016 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 58'467 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 62'530 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 62'124 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 64'090 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Sicherheitsbeauftragte/r der Flughafenpolizei
You check passengers and luggage for flight safety.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You secure airports through luggage checks, X-ray machines, and shift work.
At the gateway to the aircraft, you play a key role in air transport safety. Every day, you check passengers, luggage, and freight for prohibited items. Using X-ray machines and metal detectors, you work focused at the security checkpoints. Your presence ensures that all travellers and staff pass through the airport safely.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryPolice & Corrections
Swissdoc 0.622.17.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Sicherheitsangestellter. Based on 2,071 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-5% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 60'590 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 56'708 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 56'004 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 57'274 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Schaffhausen | CHF 66'000 | 16 |
| Grisons | CHF 65'534 | 13 |
| Aargau | CHF 65'000 | 60 |
| Thurgau | CHF 63'000 | 12 |
| Schwyz | CHF 61'800 | 13 |
| Lucerne | CHF 60'809 | 57 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 71'500 | 17 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 70'200 | 14 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 69'650 | 40 |
| Education | CHF 69'600 | 13 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 65'000 | 26 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 62'796 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Sicherheitsbeauftragte/r der Flughafenpolizei
Official education path
You complete a six-week initial training course with a final exam and practical work.
Typical training path
Sicherheitsbeauftragte/r der Flughafenpolizei
Prerequisites
- Minimum age 18 years
- Swiss citizenship or residence permit C
- Flawless German skills
- Basic knowledge of English
- Willingness for fixed shift and weekend duties (timeframe from 04:05 to 24:00)
- Willingness to complete aptitude tests during the application process and regular certifications during employment
Requirements
- Physical stamina
- Good hearing and eyesight
- No colour vision defects
- Communication skills
- Strong teamwork skills
- Clean record
- Discretion
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Physical stamina
- Sharp eyesight
- Teamwork skills
- Discretion
- Communication skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the checkpoint and carefully scan the hand luggage of waiting travellers. At the same time, you watch the screens to spot suspicious items immediately.
- You check passengers and their hand luggage at the security posts.
- You inspect freight and visitors for prohibited items.
- You operate X-ray machines and metal detectors for screening.
- You monitor screens and spot suspicious materials immediately.
- You work closely with police officers.
- You carry out regular certifications and aptitude tests.
Working conditions
You work mainly at the airport security checks and access gates. Your area of operation covers both passenger zones and freight areas.
Strengths
- Physical stamina
- Sharp eyesight
- Teamwork skills
- Discretion
- Communication skills
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- High responsibility
- Physical strain
- Regular tests
06 · Similar
