How to Join Interpol

Applying to Work at Interpol

Visit https://www.interpol.int/Recruitment to see available job openings. Visit the site and click on “Current Vacancies” on the left-hand side of the screen. This will bring up a page that will display a list of current job openings at Interpol. Narrow down your search by location and job type.

Scan the available job listings to narrow down your choices. Look for jobs that match your prior experience and education. Find a position that interests you and make sure to read the entire description of the job. Click on a listing to bring up more details about the position. You can also use the search bar at the top of the page to look for specific positions. You must be an existing law-enforcement officer for "seconded positions."

Create an account on Interpol’s website. Before you can submit an application for employment, you’ll need to register on Interpol’s website and create an account. Click on “Apply To Job” on the bottom of the page of the listing that you're interested in to navigate to the account creation page. From here, you’ll need to input basic information like your name, address, and phone number. You can also upload and attach a resume and other important documents to your profile. If you already have an account with Interpol recruitment, you can skip this step. Important documents may include your passport or national ID card.

Fill out an application and submit your CV and cover letter. Fill out all the mandatory fields in the application that you want to submit. If you already uploaded a CV or resume when creating your account, you won’t have to do it again. Make sure that you submit an application before the application deadline. Submissions after the deadline date won’t be considered. If you want to apply to more than one position, submit your application and resume to each individual listing.

Wait for a call or email from an Interpol agent. If your application and resume are accepted, an Interpol agent will give you a call to set up an interview in person or over video conference. This process could take anywhere from 2 weeks to an entire month.

Go on the interview and complete the required exam. Once you pass the interview portion, Interpol will contact you again to take a written exam at one of their locations. If you pass the exam, they will send you a job offer with the organization. It may take over 1 full month for Interpol to conduct a thorough background check and finalize your job offer. The exam will cover basic questions regarding your position as well as hypothetical questions on how you'll handle specific situations.

Meeting Interpol Requirements

Be an adult citizen of one of Interpol’s member countries. In order to work at Interpol, you’ll need to be at least 18 years old and a citizen of one of Interpol's 192 member countries. Visit https://www.interpol.int/Member-countries/World, to check that your country is on the list. Interpol operates in countries like the United States, China, Egypt, and Denmark. Countries that are not in Interpol’s membership list include North Korea, Bhutan, and Taiwan.

Contact your local National Central Bureau to check for eligibility. The National Central Bureau, or NCB, of your country, must send a certified letter to Interpol to validate your eligibility to work there. Once you decide on the job that you want to apply to, ensure that you're eligible by giving the NCB a call. In the United States of America, Interpol agents work for the Department of Justice at the Interpol Washington office.

Become a law enforcement official for seconded positions. Most employees at Interpol are known as seconded officials, meaning that they are an existing law enforcement officer in their member country. As a seconded official, you will work as a liaison between your law enforcement or defense agency and Interpol to help solve international crimes. Most Interpol agents have several years of law enforcement experience before working with Interpol. You can also contract directly with the Interpol agency, but law enforcement experience is often required. Internships are available to those with no law-enforcement experience.

Meet the minimum education and experience requirements for the post. Interpol positions typically require a university degree unless you want to intern. In addition, certain positions require an advanced degree in a certain field related to the job. Before you apply to a position, make sure you read the listing and meet all of the educational and experience requirements for the job. Degrees that may be required for Interpol work include criminal justice, law, criminology, or IT.