Out of the routine? Become a military officer
Role overview
Description - In a first step, complete a high-level, remunerated full-time training at the Military Academy of ETH Zurich and graduate with a Bachelor's degree or a Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) - As a trained military officer, prepare the next generation for the challenges of tomorrow: develop training concepts and train militia cadres in military fundamentals, leadership, and tactics - As an expert in leadership and operational planning, plan and lead military operations - Build a career and, thanks to additional training, assume responsible leadership roles in staffs, schools, and courses - Assume leadership responsibility in peace missions, humanitarian interventions, or other operations at home and abroad and represent the military interests of Switzerland - This makes you a unique officer (Lt, Oblt, Hptm, Maj) of the Swiss Army and ready for the next step ## Requirements - For the Bachelor's degree program: Maturity or equivalent qualification from a state-recognized school and maximum 31 years old - For the Diploma program (DAS): Degree from a university or university of applied sciences and maximum 35 years old - Clean criminal record and driver's license category B - Good physical fitness and team player, able to flexibly react to new challenges - Willingness to irregular working hours and varying work locations at home and abroad - Knowledge of a second official language (B1) and English (B1 for Bachelor's degree program / B2 for Diploma program) ## What we offer - Working for Switzerland - We advocate for the success model Switzerland and work for the well-being of the population - Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our competencies and bring different perspectives - Health at work We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health - Your commitment for security and freedom The Swiss Army guarantees the sovereignty of our country and ensures the security of all citizens - Your mission is anchored in the Federal Constitution and includes the defense of Switzerland, disaster relief, and peace promotion abroad - The professional military - officers or non-commissioned officers - make an important contribution to fulfilling these tasks, whether as trainers in schools and courses, in staffs, or on operations at home and abroad - Your engagement makes the difference, both for the army and for Switzerland ## Contact (Contact information not provided in the original text)
This page consolidates the key details of the listing and presents them in a structured format for cross-border candidates targeting Valais.
Always verify required language, actual office location and application flow before submitting: some positions include international interview steps.
Before applying, compare this role with local cost of living and net salary simulation to assess real take-home sustainability.
Description
Description - In a first step, complete a high-level, remunerated full-time training at the Military Academy of ETH Zurich and graduate with a Bachelor's degree or a Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) - As a trained military officer, prepare the next generation for the challenges of tomorrow: develop training concepts and train militia cadres in military fundamentals, leadership, and tactics - As an expert in leadership and operational planning, plan and lead military operations - Build a career and, thanks to additional training, assume responsible leadership roles in staffs, schools, and courses - Assume leadership responsibility in peace missions, humanitarian interventions, or other operations at home and abroad and represent the military interests of Switzerland - This makes you a unique officer (Lt, Oblt, Hptm, Maj) of the Swiss Army and ready for the next step ## Requirements - For the Bachelor's degree program: Maturity or equivalent qualification from a state-recognized school and maximum 31 years old - For the Diploma program (DAS): Degree from a university or university of applied sciences and maximum 35 years old - Clean criminal record and driver's license category B - Good physical fitness and team player, able to flexibly react to new challenges - Willingness to irregular working hours and varying work locations at home and abroad - Knowledge of a second official language (B1) and English (B1 for Bachelor's degree program / B2 for Diploma program) ## What we offer - Working for Switzerland - We advocate for the success model Switzerland and work for the well-being of the population - Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our competencies and bring different perspectives - Health at work We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health - Your commitment for security and freedom The Swiss Army guarantees the sovereignty of our country and ensures the security of all citizens - Your mission is anchored in the Federal Constitution and includes the defense of Switzerland, disaster relief, and peace promotion abroad - The professional military - officers or non-commissioned officers - make an important contribution to fulfilling these tasks, whether as trainers in schools and courses, in staffs, or on operations at home and abroad - Your engagement makes the difference, both for the army and for Switzerland ## Contact (Contact information not provided in the original text)
This page consolidates the key details of the listing and presents them in a structured format for cross-border candidates targeting Valais.
Always verify required language, actual office location and application flow before submitting: some positions include international interview steps.
Before applying, compare this role with local cost of living and net salary simulation to assess real take-home sustainability.