Recruitment procedure
The entrance exam for candidates wishing to become police officers consists of two parts: the general aptitude test (EAG), organised by the CGPO, and the specialised test focusing on the specific requirements of the vacant post, organised by the Grand Ducal Police.
General aptitude test
All candidates for a civil service post follow the same recruitment process.
Candidates first submit their application for a post, then sit the general aptitude test (EAG) organised by the Centre for State Personnel and Organisational Management (CGPO). The EAG is now an integral part of the recruitment process and can therefore no longer be taken independently of an application.
For further information on the EAG: https://govjobs.public.lu/fr/examen-concours/faq.html
Special Test
The Special Test organised by the Police, comprising, amongst other things:
- a physical fitness test (video);
- standardised and computer-based tests:
- a general knowledge test in the form of multiple-choice questions covering the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the organisation of the Grand Ducal Police, in German and French;
- a French language test;
- a German language test.
- psychological aptitude tests comprising psychometric tests and a self-descriptive questionnaire, which may be supplemented by one or more role-play exercises;
- an interview in the Luxembourgish language designed to assess the match between the candidate’s profile and the specific requirements of the post, in terms of character traits, interests, aptitudes, attitudes and values.
The level of difficulty of the tests is tailored to the intended career path (A1, B1, C1).
Eligibility criteria for the special examination
To be admissible for the special examination the candidate must:
- have passed the general aptitude test required by Article 5bis of the amended Grand-Ducal Regulation of 30 September 2015, establishing the terms and conditions relating to registering for and organising competitive admission examinations for placements in State administrations and departments;
- have Luxembourgish nationality;
- have a personal appearance in keeping with performing the duties and wearing the uniform. Body modifications such as scarification or incision, branding, stretching and tattoos, whether permanent or temporary, may not indicate membership of any political, trade union or confessional organisation or association, nor may they violate the duties of discretion, loyalty and exemplariness, especially where the body modifications are visible to the public);
- provide a medical certificate from a doctor of their choice, dated within the last two months, certifying that the candidate is fit to take part in the physical fitness test.
Level of education required: Master's degree (BAC +5 years).
Candidates who have passed the special examination will be admitted for placements according to their ranking after the tests and examinations and depending on the number of vacant positions, and following a medical examination, checking of their police record and other background checks and subject to their holding a category B driving licence.
The background checks include the consultation of centrally held records. The main offences committed as an adult that may lead to a candidate being refused admission to the placement are:
- regular drug use;
- a record of physical violence (assault) or psychological abuse (threats, insults);
- resisting a police officer;
- failure to obey the orders of a police officer, avoiding Police checks.
Offences from over 3 years ago, and in some cases 5 (depending on their severity), are not taken into consideration.
Training
The selected candidates undergo 22 months of theoretical and practical police training at the French National Police College (École Nationale Supérieure de la Police - ENSP) at Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d’Or near Lyon (F).
