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Antwerp police open new info office for job seekers

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The Antwerp local police have launched a new 'Job-UP' information office to attract potential recruits.
  • The office provides a low-threshold environment for individuals interested in police careers, offering direct conversations with officers.
  • Beyond patrol roles, the police are actively seeking personnel for administrative and specialized positions, highlighting diverse career opportunities.

The Antwerp local police have opened a new 'Job-UP' information office, aiming to make it easier for interested individuals to learn about and pursue careers within the force.

Located at Tavernierkaai, the office is a successor to a successful pop-up initiative and serves as a welcoming space for anyone curious about joining the police. Mayor Els van Doesburg highlighted the office's accessibility, stating, "You can get acquainted with the police in a very low-threshold way here if you are hesitant to sign up for selections. Just come and chat."

You can get acquainted with the police in a very low-threshold way here if you are hesitant to sign up for selections. Just come and chat.

— Els van DoesburgAntwerp Mayor on the accessibility of the Job-UP office

The initiative seeks to fill a variety of roles, not just uniformed patrol officers. "We are also looking for people for accounting and administration, for example. The training and career opportunities are really incredibly large and broad," Van Doesburg added.

We are also looking for people for accounting and administration, for example. The training and career opportunities are really incredibly large and broad.

— Els van DoesburgMayor van Doesburg on the diverse roles within the police force

Wouter Bruyns, spokesperson for the Antwerp Police Zone, emphasized the diverse opportunities available. "You can ask them anything, about how exciting it is, for example, to carry a weapon, but also, for example, about what exactly they earn and what extra allowances there are. There are no taboos here. You can just come for a pleasant chat. That is easier for many people than emailing."

The Job-UP aims to showcase the varied nature of police work, from specialized units like bike patrols, dog handling, and drone teams, to administrative functions, ensuring potential recruits can find a role that matches their interests and skills.

You can ask them anything, about how exciting it is, for example, to carry a weapon, but also, for example, about what exactly they earn and what extra allowances there are. There are no taboos here. You can just come for a pleasant chat. That is easier for many people than emailing.

— Wouter BruynsSpokesperson Wouter Bruyns on the open communication at the Job-UP
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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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