kandidatu France

Your steps to apply

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Direction générale de la sécurité intérieure · Île-de-France · Closes in 59 days

  1. 1 Check the conditions
  2. 2 Résumé and cover letter
  3. 3 Apply
  4. 4 Interview and answer

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1 Check the conditions You are here

Civil servants and contract staff can apply. French nationality is required, and a 'Très secret' security clearance must be obtained before starting.

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category A (executive)

The profile they look for:

  • Expert-level legal skills.
  • Expert knowledge of the professional environment.
  • Strong summarising and writing skills.
  • Ability to organise, work in a team and manage people.
  • Office software skills, beginner to intermediate level.
  • Good people skills and adaptability.
2 Résumé and cover letter

A one- or two-page résumé and a short cover letter that takes up the duties of the offer with your examples. If you are a civil servant, you are often asked for your latest status decision (arrêté) and your latest annual review reports.

3 Apply

Deadline: December 31 (Closes in 59 days)

Apply only through the dedicated Ministry of the Interior platform named in the offer. Read the candidate guide on the DGSI website first.

See the official offer and apply ↗
4 Interview and answer

If your application is shortlisted, the employer contacts you for an interview, often with two or three people. Prepare: why this job, your experience close to the duties, and your questions.

Good to know:

  • 'Très secret' security clearance required before starting.
  • French nationality required.
  • Remote work not possible.
  • Working time of 40h30 with 54 days off.

Kandidatu is an independent website: only the official posting counts. Read it before you apply.