The recruitment process is unique and national, "with placements after course completion being assigned in order of final ranking, ensuring transparency and equal opportunities for all candidates. This procedure is open for applications for 15 working days, ending at 11:59 pm on December 23rd".

According to the PSP (Portuguese Public Security Police), candidates have access to "a career marked by diverse missions, professional stability, and a direct contribution to the security and quality of life of the community."

Applications must be submitted through the official PSP recruitment portal.

Candidates must be Portuguese citizens aged between 18 and 35 years old by December 31st, "with a deduction of up to four years for military personnel who have served."

Other admission requirements include: possessing adequate physical robustness and psychological profile for the role; being eligible to attend or have completed the 12th grade or equivalent; not having suffered any criminal sanction; being morally fit and with civic behaviour consistent with the principles of the police function; not having failed the CFA (Course for the Exercise of Armed Forces) more than once; for ex-military personnel, not having received high disciplinary punishments; not being a conscientious objector; and not being barred from holding public office. Regarding career conditions, the PSP (Portuguese Public Security Police) highlights benefits such as stability and professional progression, long-term job security, guaranteed salary increases with the possibility of promotion to higher categories, and a constantly evolving career path.

"The gross salary [before deductions] foreseen for officers is €1,930.70 in the first year, including base salary, fixed and variable supplements, and meal allowance, increasing to €1,998.09 in the second year, maintaining the same salary structure.

Candidates also benefit from the Young Person's Income Tax Regime, applicable until the age of 35, which significantly reduces withholding tax and increases net monthly income, making the start of their career more financially favorable," the PSP explained.

A police career also allows one to choose between different units within the PSP (Public Security Police), such as the Special Police Unit, Rapid Intervention, Traffic, Criminal Investigation, Community Policing, Border Control, and International Missions, "with opportunities for continuous specialization."

Benefits

In terms of social and personal benefits, officers have access to the health care subsystem for themselves and their families, an exclusive network of PSP clinics, and during training they have guaranteed remuneration, uniforms, food, and accommodation, as well as a special retirement scheme, highlighted the Faro Command of the PSP.

The training process is considered "of excellence," carried out at the Police Training School, "with technical, tactical, and ethical instruction," complemented by continuous training throughout the career in the areas of Criminal Investigation, Traffic, Tactical Intervention, and other internal specializations.

"The PSP actively promotes a policy of equal opportunities between men and women in access to employment and career advancement, encouraging all citizens who meet the requirements to apply, regardless of ancestry, sex, race, language, territory of origin, religion, political beliefs, education, economic situation, social condition or sexual orientation," concluded the PSP.