Police Academy

After completing the MBO programme in Law & Administration at the Police Academy, graduates have various career opportunities available within law enforcement and public safety. The most obvious position is that of police officer, working at one of the regional police units. In addition, graduates can find employment at other security services such as the Royal Military Police, special investigation services or municipal enforcement agencies. Within the police organisation, various specialisations are possible, ranging from community officer to detective, traffic corps or intervention teams. The public sector also offers opportunities at municipalities, provinces or central government, for example in departments dealing with safety, licensing or supervision. Private security organisations and security consultancy firms are likewise potential employers. Expected developments The prospects for graduates have improved further in recent years. Structural additional investments in the Dutch police force have led to an expansion of police capacity, which considerably increases the demand for newly trained professionals. The ongoing demand for security professionals and the ageing workforce within the police organisation reinforce this picture. New forms of crime such as cybercrime and the increased focus on community-oriented policing furthermore create additional employment opportunities. Points of concern remain the increasing workload, the emotional demands of the work and the potential budgetary uncertainty in the longer term, which may bring challenges regarding staff retention.