International police peacekeeping missions are demanding both physically and mentally. The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) is looking for candidates who are willing to be deployed for a period of at least six months. Interest in questions of ethics and human rights, a marked ability to adapt and enjoyment of interaction in a foreign culture are regarded as indispensable qualities, in addition to the following:

Basic conditions

• Training as a police officer or a border police officer
• Minimum professional experience eight years
• Very good knowledge of English
• Driving licence (category B)
• For border police: successful completion of technical course 2 

According to the mission

• Training/experience in personnel management 
• Good knowledge of French 

Other conditions

• Availability for 12 months
• Successful completion of the basic course on international police missions
• The successful completion of the recruitment process 

Candidacy

• Border police use the models shown on the intranet of the Federal Customs Administration.
• Police officers address their applications, including motivation letter, CV, photograph and work certificate to the Swiss Expert Pool for Civilian Peacebuilding.