The government officially announced on Wednesday the creation of the profession “Professional crime investigator“In the Argentine Federal Police (PFA). The new title was already announced a few days ago by the Minister of Security, Patricia BullrichIn an unusual notice he said the phrase: “Do you want to become a detective? We are looking for you at DFI.” (Federal Investigation Department).”
Thus, through Resolution 1291/2025 published in Official Gazettea course has been created that will also at the same time award a “University Diploma in Criminal Investigation”.
The profession that the Federal Police seeks to promote focuses on investigations of organized crime and complex crimes, in some capacity Reflects the missions carried out by the FBI in North America.
The program is part of the modernization process of the PFA, which wants to strengthen the initiative A leading force in research Proactive federal crimes and dismantling criminal organizations. “Seeks Integrating professional profiles with training In the fields Financial, technological, environmental, cyber or counter-terrorismThey said they were able to provide an artistic and modern look at police work.
To promote it, Minister Bullrich shared an illustrative photo of herself They wear the colors of the Argentine flag The phrase asks about people interested in being researchers. Refers to the labels for “Uncle Sam”, a historical symbol of American patriotism Which was used to convince soldiers of this Joining the armed forces during war conflicts.
As the government explained in the official decision, the proposal is aimed at applicants who have University degree Or one University technical degree In “strategic disciplines” such as: engineering, management, accounting, technology and systems, criminology and forensics, computer science and cybersecurity, exact sciences, and others. Likewise, the Standards Includes:
Once the admission requirements have been agreed, applicants will be able to attend the appropriate course. In return, applicants must also pass all stages of the PFA Entry Protocol, which will include a Technical psychological assessmentA Prior health assessmentA Social and environmental assessmentA Health exam And one Evaluation of criminal and judicial record.
In the decision – signed by Minister Bullrich – the Millist administration also established implementation Inter-institutional selection committee It consists of the authorities of the Ministry of Homeland Security as well as the senior officials of the institution, with the aim of conducting a final examination of an exclusive nature for Determine the suitability of applicants.
This will also determine the annual vacancies for the post of professional crime investigator and the hierarchy and professional qualification program for non-commissioned officers in accordance with institutional needs and It will prioritize the needs of professionals for their inclusion.
Finally, graduates of the police vocational technical training system, after nine months of training, They will be assigned to different departments of DFI In accordance with operational needs and priority tasks identified by the Ministry of Security.
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