650 new police commissioner candidates sworn in in Bad Vilbel!

650 new police commissioner candidates sworn in in Bad Vilbel!

On June 15, 2025, “Police Day” took place in Bad Vilbel, on which around 650 police commissioner candidates were ceremoniously sworn in. Prime Minister Boris Rhein and Interior Minister Roman Poseck took over the ceremony. The young candidates have taken their oath of service to the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Constitution of the State of Hesse. This is the first step towards a responsible career in the police service, which for many begins with a dual course of study at the Hessian University for Public Management and Security.

These candidates belong to the recruitment cohorts of February and September 2024 and will be appointed as civil servants on probation after three years of study. The Hesse police are considered a guarantor of internal security and are one of the safest federal states in Germany. In his speech, Prime Minister Rhein emphasized the responsibility that comes with this position, while Interior Minister Poseck emphasized the central role of the oath of service for freedom, human rights and the rule of law.

Challenges and advances in policing

Last year there were over 4,700 applications to the Hessian police, which brilliantly filled all 645 positions. A big step in this direction is the new campaign to attract young talent, which works with “cop influencers”. These are intended to provide insights into everyday police life and thus introduce young people to the opportunities and challenges of the profession. In addition to recruiting young talent, the Hessian state government is also relying on a “respect package” to improve working conditions for the police, fire brigade and rescue services.

The measures include, among others:

• Eine Erhöhung der Polizeizulage um 22 Prozent auf 160 Euro ab 1. Januar 2025.
• Eine Bundesratsinitiative für höhere Mindeststrafen bei Tätlichkeiten gegen Einsatzkräfte.
• Eine pauschale Angriffsentschädigung von 2.000 Euro.
• Fortlaufende Modernisierung der persönlichen Schutzausrüstung und eine höhere Zahl an Tasern im Einsatz.

There are currently more than 16,000 police officers on duty - the highest number to date. This shows that the Hesse police are continuously working to ensure the safety and protection of citizens.

Career opportunities and selection procedures

The path into the police service is clearly structured. Those interested must meet certain requirements when applying. German citizenship is required, or you have to be a citizen of an EU country. Non-EU citizens with a permanent residence permit can also apply. In addition, applicants must not have reached the age of 37 when hired.

The demands on young talent are high. The conditions include, among other things, proof of first aid training and the German lifeguard badge in bronze, which must be achieved by the end of the first year of study. In addition, tattoos must be either invisible or covered by uniforms in order to be compatible with the free-democratic basic order. These measures serve to meet the high demands and responsibilities associated with police work reports polizist- Werden.de.

The promising development of the Hessian police with its numerous recruiting opportunities shows that a good hand in selecting and training new police officers will continue to be maintained in the future. This is not only a benefit for the institution itself, but above all for the safety of the citizens of Hesse.