Working in the Russian police: how to get a job and what you need for it

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Published: 06/30/2016

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The number of citizens wishing to serve in the police is not decreasing, despite the fact that service in this department is associated with certain health risks. Every year, several hundred volunteers join the ranks of police officers. But applicants for such a job should not forget that getting a job is also not at all easy.

A person who has received authority from the state to protect public order, health and peace of citizens must meet certain standards established for employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Therefore, employment in the police is not only the prospect of early retirement and receiving various social benefits, but also a great responsibility.

• Where to find a vacancy?
• Requirements for applicants
• Important points
• Verification and Testing
• Required documents
• Employment procedure
• Reasons for refusal

How to enter the Ministry of Internal Affairs: requirements for candidates

When accepting an applicant to an educational institution, the Ministry of Internal Affairs is guided by the following criteria:

1. Education. A graduate of the 11th grade must have a certificate of secondary general education. If the student left school after the 9th grade and entered college, then he must provide a document confirming his graduation from this institution;
2. Fitness level. The educational institution of the Ministry of Internal Affairs sets its own internal exams to determine the physical fitness of the applicant;
3. Medical checkup. For admission, a health certificate in form 086u is required;

   
   Certificate of health in form 086у

4. Psychological fitness. The mental health of candidates for service in the internal affairs system is assessed;
5. Drug testing. The test results must be negative according to all criteria.

It is also recommended that graduates successfully (80+ points) pass the Unified State Exam (the unified state exam. The set of subjects depends on the faculty, but Russian language and mathematics (basic or major) are required. Most often, social studies and history are required.

Employment procedure

1. To register for service in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, you must contact the structural unit (or department) of the police that the candidate has chosen for the vacant position.
2. In the personnel department, they write a corresponding application, to which are attached all the necessary documents, as well as a completed application form. In addition to the application, it is advisable to present a written guarantee from one or two current employees.
3. The applicant is then given a referral to a staff psychologist. This specialist determines the psychological stability of the candidate and his suitability for the position for which he is applying. At the same time, the personnel department checks the documents of the candidate and his relatives for criminal records or administrative penalties. It also turns out whether the person has his own business or other obstacles to serving in the law enforcement agencies.
4. Upon successful completion of the interview, a referral is issued for a medical examination to the medical unit of the department. With the completed examination results displayed in a special conclusion and certificate, the applicant is sent to the Center for Psychophysical Diagnostics.
5. A qualified candidate must have physical stamina, health, emotional and psychological stability. He successfully passed the tests and interview, and his past does not raise any suspicions (no criminal records or other obstacles). Only such an applicant is accepted for an internship.
6. Typically, the internship is carried out in a barracks position (in training) and takes from three to six months. Its successful completion gives the right to receive the appropriate certificate and conclude an employment contract with the issuance of a service weapon (if the position requires its carrying).
7. When enrolled in the department, a new employee reads out an oath in accordance with Federal Law number 342 (Article 28).

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Who is blocked from entering the organs?

At the stage of admission to a university, an applicant may not be suitable based on the results of a medical examination, fail the Unified State Examination (or score insufficient points), or fail to pass psychological selection.

When applying for a job, other criteria are considered. A citizen will not be able to work in law enforcement agencies if:

• he has his own business;
• he is not ready to deal with state secrets;
• he or his close relatives have problems with the law (convictions, arrests, convictions).

Those who have not served in the army can get a job, but without the right to defer conscription. Employers often refuse to work for those whom the army has bypassed, although there is no such clause in the law.

Important points

Applicants need to understand that the Russian police is a structural department engaged in solving complex problems related to the safety of citizens and law and order.

And in these units, not only people engaged in investigative and operational work are in demand, but also representatives of completely civilian professions - accountants, cashiers, personnel officers, and so on.

The list of professions that the department needs is quite extensive. Therefore, not only citizens with a legal education, but also persons who have mastered other professions can serve in the police. For example, pedagogical education is quite suitable for working with minors.

That is, in order to find employment, the candidate must contact the structural unit in which he wishes to work (its personnel department).

It should be noted that women and girls can apply for the same vacancies as men . An exception is service in interception or rapid response groups, which requires special physical training.

What you need to get a job in the police: list of documents

To work in the police, you need to provide the following package of documents:

1. Statement of desire to enter the service;
2. Passport;
3. The questionnaire, issued by the personnel department at the place of residence, is filled out on the spot;
4. A short autobiography, handwritten;
5. Certificates of completed education/qualifications;
6. Military registration documents;
7. Work record book (if you have work experience);
8. A document confirming registration with the tax office;
9. Information about income, property - yours and your spouse’s;
10. Written consent to carry out activities related to access to state secrets, checking the accuracy of the information provided;
11. Written consent to the processing of personal data.

The application with all attached documents is accepted at the local personnel department.

Testing

The future employee must undergo a medical examination to confirm his fitness for service. It involves passing standard tests and passing through specialists: an ophthalmologist, an ENT specialist, a narcologist.

A police officer needs not only excellent health, but also high emotional stability, so he will be offered to undergo psychological testing. If all manipulations are completed with positive results, the citizen will be accepted for an internship. It lasts from 3 to 6 months. Then the employee is assigned a position, certified and given a title.

What tests do you need to take?

The most important tests are physical exercises:

1. For men: pull-ups (minimum 13 times = 55 points) or push-ups (minimum 40 times = 55 points), shuttle run (26.0 = 55 points). The test can be considered successful if you score 105 points for 2 exercises;
2. For women: push-ups (minimum 7 times = 35 points) or bend-downs (17 r/min = 33 points), shuttle running (33.8 = 33 points). The test is considered successfully passed when you score 65 points for 2 exercises.

It is common to be asked to take a driving test even if you have a valid license.

The last test before going to an interview with your superiors is a polygraph test.

It is important to know! A polygraph test is always accompanied by provocative questions.

You need to be ready to show your good intentions, to prove your purity before the law.

Benefits of being a police officer

Being a police officer comes with many benefits.

1. When getting a job as a police officer, a person receives a full social package and many preferences.
2. Employees in the Ministry of Internal Affairs are consistently given wages, a pension for 20 years of service, preferential benefits in various spheres of life, etc.
3. The police interact with all government structures such as the judicial apparatus, local managers or the prosecutor's office, which, with the right approach, guarantees the acquisition of the right contacts in important circles and will contribute to career advancement. And in ordinary life, dating in the prosecutor’s office or court has never hurt anyone.
4. Having received a police position, you can immediately get on the waiting list to get your own housing in the future.
5. Even just working in the police, an employee has the right to receive a room without losing the right to a service apartment, which will become his property after 10 years of service.
6. Vacation for representatives of this profession lasts 1-1.5 months, excluding weekends and holidays, and not 24 days, like for others.
7. While working in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, you can simultaneously undergo training. Practice shows that it is much easier for a police officer to enroll and train.
8. Full medical care for employees free of charge is also an undoubted advantage of policing.

Recently, the position of a police officer has become more and more attractive, although the population’s credibility in the Ministry of Internal Affairs is low. Everyone will not mind having a policeman as a friend, because such an acquaintance is extremely useful, and not only for ordinary people.

Features of examination in the hospital

The VVK (Military Medical Commission) is an extremely important stage of installation in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. From the documents you will need to take a referral in the established form from the HR department. You will also need a passport and military ID.

Military medical commission

IVC includes testing:

1. General blood and urine tests;
2. Blood test for Treponema pallidum (syphilis), hepatitis, HIV;
3. Certificate of vaccination against diphtheria;
4. Fluorographic examination of the chest in 2 projections (images + conclusion);
5. Electrocardiogram (ECG);
6. Examination of the vestibular apparatus.

Among the doctors you will need to see a dentist, a surgeon, an ENT specialist, a neurologist, a psychiatrist, a dermatovenerologist, an ophthalmologist, a therapist, and a gynecologist.

Note! The doctors on this commission examine patients extremely meticulously. To get a certificate and a job faster, it is better not to make any complaints. If you have health problems, we recommend that you contact a private clinic.

The results of analyzes and studies are valid for 3 months, fluorograms are valid for six months.

On average, passing through a military medical commission takes 2-3 days (depending on the number of patients). Additional may be needed. examination.

What jobs are there for women?

Women not only with legal, but also with economic, psychological and pedagogical education can go to work in the police. If the future employee does not have a secondary or higher education, she may be offered a job that does not require special skills, such as preparing certificates.

Work for women in the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

In-demand vacancies include guard, district police officer and investigator. If a woman is not ready to take risks, she becomes a dog handler or a criminologist. However, in order to occupy these positions, special education is required.

Is it possible to serve in the police without serving in the army?

Some specialties in the Ministry of Internal Affairs are available without completing military service. These include, for example, a bailiff, an investigative bailiff. But this requires the education of a lawyer.

Important! Without the army and special education, getting a job in the authorities is extremely problematic, but possible. The candidate must have exceptional health, a desire to learn, and high stress tolerance.

Provided that he continues to improve his qualifications, the citizen can be hired by the teaching staff, with further transfer to other units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Conditions of employment

Both men and women with Russian citizenship can become a police officer in Russia. The candidate must be recognized as fit for military service for health reasons and be at least 18 and not older than 35 years of age. If an applicant for a vacancy has previously served in the police, he has the opportunity to find a job even after 35 years of age. In this case, the future employee must be no older than 50 years.

Recruitment to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

An employee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs may not have a special education, but his diploma must correspond to the position held. The police accept persons who are fluent in the state language.

Additional questions

For those who have decided to connect a career with the police, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the following questions.

Where to find a vacancy?

In order to obtain reliable information about the availability of jobs, you need to contact the personnel department of the nearest branch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Here they will tell you about vacancies and requirements.

Important points

A police officer must understand that proactive activity is punishable, so you need to strictly follow the regulations and rules, even if your intuition tells you to do differently.

The emotional component is also important. Police officers work with the darkest sides of the human personality and the entire society. This requires maturity and inner strength.

Where to find a vacancy?

In light of the reforms being carried out in the law enforcement agencies, many applicants fear large-scale cuts.

But in fact, only the bureaucratic component of the staff is decreasing - in particular, leadership positions are being reduced, while the need for ordinary police officers remains high.

And the easiest way to find a vacant position is to contact the local police department in person, where the applicant will be directly pointed out to the available vacancies and explained the basic requirements (conditions) for hiring this job.

○ Legal advice

✔ Is it necessary to obtain a legal education?

There are positions in the police, usually management (middle and senior), for which qualifications in the specialty “law” are mandatory. This is in accordance with clause 79 of Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs No. 50 of positions that require investigation of crimes, administrative cases, consideration of administrative cases, and positions of experts in the field of law and anti-corruption legislation.

For other positions there is no such requirement.