Puntagorda City Council Opens Police Officer Recruitment

Application Process

• The Puntagorda City Council has officially opened the application period for a police officer position within its local police force.
• This move follows the approval of the recruitment bases on July 29, 2025, as part of the 2025 public employment offer.
• Interested candidates now have 20 working days to submit their applications through the municipal electronic offices.
• All administrative steps are published in the official bulletins and the municipal website.

Selection Process

• Involves a clear, merit-based opposition system:
  • Physical fitness tests
  • Psychotechnical evaluations
  • Knowledge assessments
  • Medical recognitions
• Recruits will undergo extensive examinations to ensure they meet the legal and physical requirements for law enforcement duties.
• Non-compliance or failure in any stage results in disqualification.

Goals and Standards

• The initiative aims to address staffing needs in the municipality's police force.
• Ensures qualified officers are recruited fairly and transparently.
• The process emphasizes:
  • Equal opportunity
  • Non-discrimination
  • Adherence to the relevant legal standards governing local police recruitment in the Canary Islands.

Training and Appointment

• Successful candidates will be appointed as 'police officers in practice'.
• They will undergo further training and a practical internship before permanent appointment.
• This ensures they are fully prepared for public safety duties.

Commitment to Public Safety

This move highlights Puntagorda’s commitment to strengthening local law enforcement and maintaining public safety through rigorous, standardized recruitment practices.