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Data last updated on 2 August 2026
What does a PoliceOfficer do?
As a police officer you direct traffic, keep watch over the roads and record the facts at accidents, working together with your colleagues. You check that local police regulations are being followed and register the data you gather. In certain situations you carry out armed duties and provide assistance, for example when searching persons, always working according to the safety rules and the law. The job is also known as agent of police or aspiring police agent. In Belgium the police work in the community and public safety sector, and reliable people with a strong sense of responsibility are always needed.
Typical tasks
- Direct and regulate traffic
- Patrol your area and keep watch over the roads
- Record traffic accidents and facts
- Check that regulations are being applied
- Report offences and register the data
- Carry out armed duties within the rules
- Work according to the safety rules and the law
Required skills
How to apply via Werkvolk?
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about applying via Werkvolk.
What does a Police officer do?
A police officer directs traffic, keeps watch over the roads and records the facts at accidents together with colleagues. You check that local police regulations are being followed and register the data you collect. In certain situations you carry out armed duties and provide assistance, for example when searching persons, always working within the safety rules and the law.
How much does a Police officer earn in Belgium?
A police officer in Belgium usually earns between 15 and 20 euros per hour gross, following the official police pay scales. Allowances for night, weekend and irregular duty come on top. Seniority and rank raise the salary further over the course of a career.
What qualifications do you need to become a police officer?
You need to pass the federal police selection procedure and complete the basic police training. Belgian nationality, a clean criminal record and physical and psychological fitness are required. Strong communication skills and sound judgement are just as important as the formal conditions.
Can you start as a police officer without experience?
Yes, you start without prior police experience because the basic training prepares you fully for the job. During the training you learn traffic regulation, drawing up reports, applying regulations and working safely. After graduating you take up duty under the guidance of experienced colleagues.
What can you grow into as a police officer?
With experience and further training you can grow into higher ranks and specialised roles within the police. Some colleagues move towards a police security officer role, protecting key infrastructure and transferring detainees. Coordinating a team and taking on supervisory responsibility are natural next steps.