Careers with us

The police is one of the biggest government-sector employers in Finland. We employ a total of around 10,000 professionals and experts in 14 police units across the country. The police offers varied, challenging and meaningful work in a unique environment. 

Among our staff are experts in, for example, ICT, law, project management, economics, HR, communications, public contracts, licensing, teaching and research. 

Plain-clothes and uniformed police staff together with the individuals in the middle shaking hands.

What we do affects people’s safety and well-being

The police’s vision is keeping everyone safe, at all times. The police’s values and code of ethics ensure consistency across the police organisation. 

Police values

  • Fair
  • Courageous
  • Always reliable

Working for the police, you get to help people feel safer and happier. The fact that we all get to contribute to a safer society keeps morale and job satisfaction high. In addition to meaningful work and a great team spirit, our staff benefit, for example, from

  • the chance to spend two hours a week exercising during working hours,
  • a range of sports and cultural services to promote well-being at work,
  • flexible working hours and the chance to work from home in desk-based roles to achieve a better work–life balance,
  • comprehensive occupational health services,
  • subsidised meals, and
  • a wide variety of opportunities for personal growth and career progression through, for example, new-hire instruction, on-the-job learning, traditional training and job rotation – in addition, police officers keep their accrued holidays and other benefits when they move within the organisation.

Every member of our staff plays a role in making Finland the safest country in the world. Could your next job be with us? Would you also like to contribute to keeping everyone safe, at all times?