Minister of Internal Affairs Danilo Šaranović announced that a public call for the employment of 815 new police officers was published today.
This was announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MUP).
The Ministry of Interior said that the call will last 20 days, and that the last day to apply is February 5, 2025.
The statement added that this public call is part of the Ministry of Interior's determined vision to strengthen police capacities, restore trust and improve the safety of all citizens.
"This is an opportunity for all those who want to be part of the change, who are ready to be the first pillars of our country's security and who want to reform and improve institutions together. The police are not looking for labor, but people dedicated to their country, people ready to serve the citizens of Montenegro every day, and not like we have had the opportunity to see in the past few decades, where the leaders of the security sector and a large number of senior officers and police officers served criminal clans," Šaranović pointed out.
The Ministry of Interior said that the implementation of a special procedure for hiring police officers is just one in a series of major reforms in the Ministry of Interior and the Police Administration (UP).
"The Ministry of Internal Affairs expresses its gratitude to the Council of Europe - Directorate for Human Rights and the Rule of Law, as well as the Council of Europe Office in Podgorica, who, recognizing the urgency of our reasons, ensured that the final text of the Rulebook on the Special Procedure for the Employment of Police Officers, which entered into force yesterday, was finalized with their expert support. Further cooperation and provision of expert support during the implementation of all planned reforms in the security system have been agreed with the Council of Europe," the statement reads.
The Ministry of Interior said that "taking into account the difficult legacy that has arisen due to which a large part of the public did not trust the police, in this way we are not only solving the problem of the personnel deficit in the police, but also ensuring that through the most transparent procedure for recruiting new police officers, we ensure that only individuals with unquestionable personal and professional integrity can enter the service, who will guarantee the defense of the state and all citizens from lawlessness and crime."
"All interested candidates who are 30 years of age or younger can apply to the public call, while the age limit for those who have previously worked in the police or have completed an internship, the Professional Training Program for Persons with Higher Education or have been voluntarily engaged in the police, can apply if they are 40 years of age or younger. In this way, we want to invite, in addition to those under 30, former uncompromised police officers, who are no more than 40 years of age, to apply to the public call, and as already trained and qualified for police work, contribute to strengthening the security sector," the statement reads.
The Ministry of Interior emphasizes that when it comes to the required level of educational qualification, all candidates who have at least level V, VI or VII of educational qualifications can apply for the public call, regardless of the faculty they graduated from.
"Also, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has ensured a transparent and rigorous selection process so that only those candidates who meet the highest standards enter the police ranks," the Ministry of Internal Affairs said.
Testing includes:
- Psycho-physical abilities test.
- Detailed security checks.
- Integrity assessment through written testing, asset questionnaires and oral interviews.
- Testing knowledge and skills through theoretical and practical tests specific to police work.
Interested candidates will be able to obtain all detailed information about the conditions and how to apply for the public call on the website. www.mup.gov.me email address: javnipoziv.policija@mup.gov.me, as well as by phone: 020/870-222; 020/870-333; 020/870-444 between 15 am and XNUMX pm.
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