Turkey to hire 30,000 security guards for schools

Turkey is set to significantly enhance school security by hiring 30,000 security guards to be deployed in educational institutions nationwide. This initiative aims to ensure at least one security guard is present in every school across all 81 provinces.

The recruitment drive will be managed through the Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR), following a protocol signed between the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, the Ministry of Interior, and the Ministry of National Education. The plan is to have these new personnel in place before the start of the new academic year on September 14, 2026.

While specific application dates and eligibility criteria are yet to be officially announced, candidates will undergo security screenings conducted by the Ministry of Interior. The Ministry of National Education will be responsible for conducting interviews as part of the selection process. Factors such as student numbers, the school's location, and its specific security needs will be considered when assigning personnel to schools.

Further details regarding the distribution of security personnel quotas among provinces and individual schools are expected to be coordinated by the provincial governorships. Interested candidates will be able to apply once İŞKUR publishes the official announcements and outlines the necessary qualifications.