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Gáldar Town Hall Announces Internal Promotion Competition for Police Officer Position

Published: July 8, 2025|justice-and-safety|Gobierno de Canarias

Gáldar City Council Police Officer Recruitment

Overview

The Gáldar City Council has officially approved the rules and call for a competitive exam to fill a vacant police officer role through internal promotion. This process targets current civil servants in the local police with at least two years of active duty, ensuring reliability, experience, and relevant qualifications.

The selection system combines testing knowledge, practical exercises, and a merit-based review of professional experience, academic credentials, and distinctions.

Recruitment Highlights

  • Emphasizes the importance of transparent, meritocratic hiring in strengthening local police forces amid evolving security needs.
  • Successful candidates will undergo rigorous assessments, including:
    • a test on legal and municipal-specific topics,
    • a practical case resolution,
    • a language component (voluntary).
  • Once selected, officers will enter a period of training and practical internship before official appointment.

Objectives and Transparency

This announcement aims to:

  • Reinforce municipal efforts to professionalize local policing.
  • Ensure residents’ safety by attracting qualified, experienced personnel.
  • Guarantee transparency and fairness through a public process accessible via official bulletins and online platforms.

Application Details

  • The deadline for applications is set at 20 working days from the publication date.
  • Detailed instructions for submission and required documentation will be provided.

"The entire process will be publicly accessible through official bulletins and online platforms, emphasizing transparency and fairness."