The Federal Police of Brazil has officially announced a new public examination, offering a total of 192 immediate vacancies across various positions. This announcement, made on April 28, 2025, is part of a broader initiative to bolster the workforce of the Federal Police, which has recently taken on additional responsibilities, including the investigation of militias and the registration of new firearms.
The selection process is organized by the Brazilian Center for Research in Evaluation and Selection and Promotion of Events (Cebraspe), and it includes opportunities for both secondary and higher education levels. The initial salaries for these positions range significantly, with the administrative agent position offering R$7,444.80, while salaries for higher education roles can reach up to R$11,070.93.
Of the 192 vacancies, 100 are designated for positions requiring secondary education, while 92 are for higher education roles. The distribution of these positions is designed to cover all five regions of Brazil, with a notable concentration at the Federal Police headquarters in Brasília, DF.
The available roles for secondary education include:
- Administrative Agent: 100 vacancies
- Other positions vary by state, including:
- Acre: 4 vacancies
- Amapá: 3 vacancies
- Amazonas: 6 vacancies
- Maranhão: 3 vacancies
- Mato Grosso: 3 vacancies
- Mato Grosso do Sul: 7 vacancies
- Pará: 6 vacancies
- Paraná: 2 vacancies
- Piauí: 2 vacancies
- Rio de Janeiro: 4 vacancies
- Rondônia: 5 vacancies
- Roraima: 3 vacancies
- São Paulo: 8 vacancies
- Sergipe: 2 vacancies
- Federal District: 41 vacancies
- Tocantins: 1 vacancy
For higher education positions, the vacancies include roles such as:
- Accountant
- Administrator
- Social Worker
- Nurse
- Statistician
- Pharmacist
- Clinical Doctor
- Orthopedic Doctor
- Psychiatrist
- Nutritionist
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organizational Psychologist
- Technician in Educational Affairs
- Technician in Social Communication
Interested candidates can register for the examination starting on April 29, 2025, until May 21, 2025. Registration must be completed on the Cebraspe website, where candidates will need to fill out a form indicating their desired position and location. The registration fee is R$90 for the secondary education roles and R$110 for higher education positions. Payment must be made by May 23, 2025.
In addition to the written tests, candidates will also undergo a biopsychosocial evaluation, a medical assessment, and a procedure for heteroidentification for candidates who self-declare as Black. The evaluation process aims to ensure a comprehensive assessment of candidates beyond just their examination scores.
The written tests are scheduled for June 29, 2025, and will consist of objective and discursive components. The objective test will include 120 questions, while the discursive test will require candidates to write a text based on specific topics relevant to their chosen position. Candidates for higher education roles will tackle topics related to their field, while administrative agents will focus on current affairs.
Andrei Rodrigues, the director-general of the Federal Police, has emphasized the necessity of increasing the agency's workforce in light of its expanded duties. He stated, "The proposal presented by the Ministry of Justice that changes the attributions of the Federal Police and the Federal Highway Police is beneficial. However, it is essential to reinforce the staff through new public examinations." Rodrigues expressed confidence in the government's responsiveness to these needs, highlighting the ongoing demand for more personnel to effectively carry out the agency's responsibilities.
In addition to the administrative roles, the Federal Police has also received authorization for a second public examination focused on law enforcement positions, with 1,000 vacancies expected to be announced by August 2025. This will include roles such as:
- Police Agent: 630 vacancies
- Police Clerk: 160 vacancies
- Police Delegate: 120 vacancies
- Fingerprint Officer: 21 vacancies
- Criminal Expert: 69 vacancies
The future employees entering as agents, clerks, or fingerprint officers will earn an initial salary of R$15,164.81, while those in delegate and expert positions can earn up to R$27,800. This structured approach to recruitment and salary is designed to attract qualified candidates to the Federal Police, ensuring that the agency can meet its growing demands.
With the registration period opening soon, potential candidates are encouraged to start their preparations early, utilizing available resources such as study guides and practice tests to enhance their chances of success.
The comprehensive nature of this recruitment process reflects the Federal Police's commitment to enhancing its operational capacity and addressing the challenges posed by evolving security needs in Brazil.
