Police training is booming: 85% more applications in Burgenland!

Police training is booming: 85% more applications in Burgenland!

In Burgenland, a wave of police applications is attracting attention. Loud orf.at This year, 475 women and men applied for a training position with the police, which corresponds to an impressive increase of 85 percent compared to the previous year. Of these applicants, 111 have already started training. One reason for this development could be the reform of the sports test, which is now part of the training. This makes it possible to specifically address individual weaknesses without applicants failing at the first hurdle.

The increased demand for training positions is forcing the Burgenland Police Department to expand its training infrastructure. From May 2025, two training courses will take place on the premises of the Eisenstadt Chamber of Commerce. Previously, some courses had to be relocated to Lower Austria or Vienna in order to meet demand. This shows that the police are not only focusing on growth, but also on innovation in order to increase the number of future law enforcement officers.

Changes in the selection process

The new regulations in the admission process are also relevant for potential applicants. Loud polizeikarriere.gv.at The requirements for applicants are communicated more transparently and the sports test is no longer carried out before training. The measures are intended to ensure that more interested people have the chance to become part of the police force and reduce the previous hurdles that deterred many applicants. These reforms are a clear step towards a modern and adaptable police force in Burgenland.