Overview
The Policia Federal Argentina (PFA) recruits through two career paths, cadets (officers) and agents. The Ministry of Security's page, in Spanish, says the process is personal and free, and that intermediaries are not allowed.
Who can apply
| Path | Age (on 31 December of the year) | Education | Training |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadetes (officers) | 17 to 25 | Secondary school completed, or in the final year with no subjects owed from earlier years | 3 years, leading to a university-level technician title |
| Agentes | 19 to 35 | Secondary school completed in full | 9 months, day classes only |
Both paths require native-born Argentine status and a height of 1.65 to 1.95 m for men or 1.60 to 1.85 m for women. Cadets must also be single with no children. Applicants aged 17 need authorisation from both parents or legal guardians.
Exam pattern
You start online, then go through five stages in Buenos Aires. All are mandatory and eliminatory:
Preliminary health screening.
Psychotechnical evaluation.
Socio-environmental assessment.
Medical examination, paid for by the candidate.
A preparatory course of about six weeks.
The first evaluations take roughly three business days in Buenos Aires.
After the exam
Trainees receive a monthly stipend, health care and social benefits. Postings can be anywhere in Argentina.
Preparation tips
Get your medical tests done early; the candidate pays for them.
Gather documents, including parental authorisation if you are under 18.
Can someone apply for me?
No. The page says the process is personal and does not allow agents or intermediaries.