Higher service

We want you to do a good job. To do this, the framework conditions must be right. Because there is a lot at stake: you work at the heart of the North Rhine-Westphalian police force.

• Induction phase: In principle, you will be a manager in the NRW police force from day one. To make it easier for you to get started in your new role, as well as your personal career path, you will first complete a two-and-a-half-year introductory phase without exams, which includes attending a course at the German Police University (DHPol).

We also offer:

• Time for the family: thanks to flexible working time arrangements, part-time models and mobile working arrangements, you can combine a demanding career with time for yourself and your family.
• Valuable knowledge: You benefit from an extensive range of further training courses with over 1,000 seminars per year.
• Fair pay: You will receive remuneration according to A13LBesO at entry level. 
• Career opportunities: Our promotion opportunities give you the chance to advance your career. 
• Healthy working: We promote your health through our company health management and sports programs.

• The required application and selection process usually begins in the summer of the year preceding recruitment. However, it is possible to apply all year round.
• The selection process takes place over three days and includes the following components:
   

1. Day of trial: cognitive performance test, personality structure test, decision test for leadership in the digital space, knowledge test to measure competence value orientation and digital competence as well as police medical examination (at LAFP NRW in the Münster training center).
2. Day of trial: Assessment center (at the LAFP NRW in the Münster training center)
3. Day of trial: Individual interview with a selection committee of the Ministry of the Interior of the State of NRW

• Studies: You have successfully completed the second state examination in law or the second examination (state examination) for an office in career group II, office group of the second entry level of the general civil service.
• Nationality: You are German or German within the meaning of Article 116 of the Basic Law or are a national or citizen of another EU member state.
• State Civil Service Act: You fulfill the requirements for appointment as a civil servant in accordance with the NRW State Civil Service Act and other civil service regulations.
• Age: You have not reached the age of 40 by the date of recruitment (exceptions possible in accordance with § 14 (5) LBG NRW).
• Fitness for police service: You are at least 163 cm tall and submit proof of completion of the German Sports Badge by the recruitment date, which is not older than twelve months at the start of the application period.
• Language skills: You have proof of English language skills at B1 level or over 6 years of English lessons from lower secondary level.
• Driving license: You have a class B driving license for vehicles with manual transmission.
• Soft skills: You have strong interpersonal skills, convincing communication skills, stress resistance, flexibility and high self-motivation. You also support the free democratic basic order