Physicist or Mechanical/Electrical Engineer (Forensic Investigations) | Physiker/-in oder Ingenieur/-in der Fachrichtung Maschinenbau oder Elektrotechnik (m/w/d)
Bayerisches Landeskriminalamt
Job Summary
This role involves critical forensic investigation work within the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office (BLKA), focusing on criminal technical examinations of structural and vehicle fires, explosions, and industrial accidents. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting detailed laboratory and/or crime scene investigations, preparing expert forensic reports, and representing findings as a technical expert in court proceedings. Key requirements include a Master's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics, proficiency in German (written and spoken), and the physical fitness necessary to work while wearing respiratory protection. The position offers a stable, full-time, permanent role in Munich, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to contribute to public safety in a specialized and innovative environment, requiring mandatory weekend standby duty approximately once every two months.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree or equivalent (Dipl.-Ing. Univ.) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics
Experience
- Professional experience in forensic investigations (advantageous, not required)
- Experience in fire dynamics and fire cause investigation (advantageous, not required)
- Experience in volunteer work with a fire department (advantageous, not required)
Languages
Additional
- Must possess a Class B driving license; Willingness to conduct business travel within Bavaria; Physical fitness to work under respiratory protection (minimum G26.2 requirements); Willingness to serve mandatory weekend standby duty (approx. one weekend every two months); Must consent to and pass a review in police information systems; Must consent to and pass a security clearance (Art. 10 Bavarian Security Review Act).
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