Yet the Minister of National Security shared on his network that the police want to send detectives to the Federal Bureau of Investigation
2025/11/09 – 8:30 p.m.
The Ministry of National Security, headed by Secretary Patricia Bullrich, has issued a high-interest appeal to young university professionals. A career as a criminal investigator opens up within the Federal Bureau of Investigation (DFI) of the Argentine Federal Police (PFA). The initiative aims to modernize the force by incorporating technical and specialized profiles to combat organized and complex crimes.
Minister Bullrich used social networks to publicize the search under the slogan “Would you like to be a detective? We’re looking for you.”aimed at graduates with service professions who wish to apply their knowledge in the fight against crime. This program is part of a modernization process aimed at strengthening the PFA as a leading force in the active investigation of federal crimes.
The new carrier offers 9 months of intensive and specialized training. Its aim is to train researchers who can provide a technical and up-to-date perspective in highly complex fields such as finance, technology, environment, cybernetics and counter-terrorism research.
Federal Police Detective: Requirements and preferred professional profile
This recruitment is open to university graduates with both bachelor’s and technical degrees and who meet a set of basic requirements. Formal registration will begin in December 2025, but a pre-registration form is currently available for those interested in leaving their details.
of Mandatory requirements To apply:
- Must be an Argentine citizen, native, or of their own choice.
- Must have graduated from a university (bachelor’s degree or technical degree, excluding non-university advanced courses).
- Must be up to 40 years of age (although this limit may be revised in exceptional cases based on merit and good professional experience).
- He has an impeccable personal background.
- Pass the corresponding psychological, medical, and physical fitness evaluations.
Although this call is open to all types of university research, DFI has prioritized the following in this first phase: knowledge area, It is considered key to investigating federal and technology crimes.
- engineering
- forensic accounting
- Systems and IT
- Criminology and forensic science
- cyber security
- natural science and exact science
Although not required, previous work experience will be a positive factor in the applicant selection process.
DFI Researcher: Title, Salary, Career Benefits
A career as a criminal investigator offers a fast track path to entry and promotion in the Argentine Federal Police. After completing and passing the intensive training, graduates receive a University Diploma in Criminal Investigation and Police Training Course.
One of the big attractions is the rank and reward upon enlistment. Candidates will be discharged early during the course as Commissioned Sub-Inspectors and this rank will be confirmed upon graduation. According to the salary scale for November 2025, the salary of a police lieutenant is P1,052,141.79.
Upon entering a DFI, new detectives must sign a contract that signifies their commitment to remain at the facility for at least five years after graduation.
Some of the benefits this program offers professionals include:
- Ongoing and free training: Access to cutting-edge training.
- Earn bachelor’s and graduate degrees for free.
- Job security and gaining experience in technical and complex issues in the federal area.
- Possibility of exchanges and missions overseas.
- Active and exclusive participation in research functions and complementary tasks.
- Flexibility for professionals to demonstrate their expertise within the police framework.
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