Frontex Officers will be trained to perform tasks at land, air, and sea borders. Basic level Officers will perform tasks such as border checks and border surveillance. With more in-depth knowledge, intermediate level Officers will perform basic and intermediate border management tasks. At the advanced level, Officers will coordinate the work of larger teams of border guards and act as specialists in predefined areas.
The contract will be for five years with a probation period of nine months. The contract may be renewed for another five years.
You will be deployed in operational areas at EU/Schengen external borders or outside the EU in a country that has signed a Status Agreement with the European Commission. You may also be deployed within the operational coordination and management structures at Frontex Headquarters in Warsaw.
To become a Frontex Border Guard, you must be a citizen of one of the Member States of the European Union or Schengen Associated Countries.
The recruitment will consist of several steps that aim to assess your capacity to perform duties listed in selection notices. Your physical and psychological aptitude will also be tested during the recruitment process. You will have to undergo a medical check-up and stand in front of the Selection Committee for an interview.
Frontex Border Guards must be physically fit for their duties. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a physical aptitude test in line with the Selection Notice, described in the section “Physical aptitude” (Appendix II). Only candidates who pass the physical aptitude test will be invited for an interview.
Yes. A university diploma comparable to EQF Level 6 or higher, obtained from a police, customs, military, coast guard, or border guard academy, must be submitted in this case. See the relevant Selection Notice for further details.
Each Frontex Border Guard will undergo up to 12 months of operational training (depending on the level of the position) that will complement previous professional training. Part of the training is conducted within the probationary period. The aim of the training is to ensure that Frontex Border Guards are equipped with the necessary skills to perform their assigned duties and comply with applicable EU legal and ethical standards. The Agency recognises your previous learning for the purpose of exemption from the first semester, "Modules in the Operational Training Programme for EBCG SC Cat. 1." Based on available documentation, the EBCG Academy will examine and recognise your prior learning achievements.
The training will mainly take place at training centres in different Member States and/or Schengen Associated Countries. In line with ongoing Frontex needs, some training activities may take place outside training centres, especially to provide hands-on experience with tasks linked with the positions that need to be filled.
Yes, you will be entitled to receive a salary corresponding to the job you have been offered.
Only learners who successfully pass the required assessments within the probationary period will be able to continue work as Frontex Border Guard Officers, and their contracts will be confirmed at the end of the probationary period. All details of the performance assessment will be provided at the beginning of the training programme.
You will be deployed. Later in your career as a Frontex Border Guard, you will have the opportunity to attend specialised training sessions covering different specialised areas, such as countering different types of cross-border crime, document inspection, and return-related activities.
Becoming a Frontex Border Guard represents a unique opportunity to become part of the first uniformed service of the European Union, contributing to the safety and security of EU/Schengen external borders. You will have the opportunity to undergo specialised training, acquire new skills by working with experts from across Europe, and learn about new technologies and the latest technical equipment used in border management.
You will receive a basic salary and applicable allowances, such as:
Staff members are also entitled to a daily subsistence allowance during missions; more details can be found on our website. For an exact calculation and information on additional benefits and allowances, please check the applicable Vacancy Notice.
Frontex Border Guards will be deployed and re-deployed based on operational needs and may be deployed in their home countries.
No. The location and time of deployment will be based on operational needs.
As new posts become available, you will be able to apply for other positions. If you are recruited as a basic level Officer, to become an intermediate level Officer you will need to formally apply and undergo a new selection procedure.
You will be considered for placement on the reserve list only for the level(s) for which you have submitted an application in the event that you have successfully passed all the necessary steps of the selection procedure.
Yes. You will be insured under the European Union’s Joint Sickness Insurance Scheme (JSIS). For more information, check the applicable Selection Notice.
You are entitled to annual leave of two working days per each full calendar month of service. In addition to this, there are a number of additional days of leave available depending on your level, age, and other key factors. Public holidays are determined yearly. Special leave may be granted under certain circumstances, such as marriage and the birth or adoption of a child. Nevertheless, please note that, during the training programme, annual leave may be limited, ensuring that you remain focused on and fully engaged with your professional development path.
For more information, please see the applicable Vacancy Notice.
In order to apply for the basic level position, you need to be younger than 47 years old when applying. There are no age criteria for the intermediate and advanced levels.
Throughout the period of employment, you may either be a member of the EU pension scheme or you can maintain your pension rights in your country of origin. An EU pension is granted after completing a minimum of 10 years of service and after reaching the age of 66.
Details of pension-related issues will be provided to you by Frontex HR Services.
Yes, you will be able to apply for lower level positions.
Yes, you can take part in all open selection procedures.