Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of August 27, 2026, Municipality of Fuengirola (Málaga) |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | September 4, 2026 |
| Entry into force | September 4, 2026 |
| Positions announced | 14 (12 open competition + 2 mobility) |
| Application period start | September 5, 2026 |
| Application period duration | 20 business days from September 5, 2026 |
| Scale / Subscale | Special Administration / Special Services / Local Police |
| Bases published in | Official Bulletin of the Province of Málaga, no. 164, August 26, 2026 |
| Category | Public Sector |
| BOE Reference | BOE-A-2026-18615 |
Fuengirola opens 14 new positions in its Local Police Force through an announcement published in the BOE of September 4, 2026 (reference BOE-A-2026-18615). The bases of the announcement were previously published in the Official Bulletin of the Province of Málaga, number 164, on August 26, 2026. The announcement is structured in two differentiated ways: open competition, open to the general public, and the mobility competition, reserved for Local Police officers already active in other Spanish municipalities.
What does this announcement establish?
The resolution of the Municipality of Fuengirola announces the provision of 14 positions belonging to the Special Administration scale, Special Services subscale, Local Police class. The positions are distributed in two competitions with different access rules:
| Competition | Positions | Access | Specific requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open competition | 12 | Competitive selection process | Meet the general requirements of the announcement |
| Mobility | 2 | Merit competition | Be an active local police officer in another Spanish municipality |
The complete bases regulating the selection process —candidate requirements, syllabus, process phases, merit scale for mobility and other conditions— were published in the Official Bulletin of the Province of Málaga, number 164, August 26, 2026. That publication is the main regulatory reference for knowing all the details of the process.
The application submission period is 20 business days counted from the day following publication in the BOE, which places the start of the period on September 5, 2026. Subsequent announcements of the process (lists of admitted candidates, exam dates, etc.) will be published in accordance with what is provided in the bases of the announcement.
Operational impact for candidates
This announcement has direct practical implications for two very different profiles:
- Candidates for open competition: Must prepare and pass the complete competitive selection process. The number of available positions (12) is relevant for assessing the ratio of competition and the expected difficulty of the process.
- Active local police officers in other municipalities: The 2 mobility positions allow changing destination without needing to pass a competitive selection, through a merit competition. It is a transfer route to Fuengirola (a coastal municipality on the Costa del Sol) that may be attractive for personal or professional reasons.
The 20 business day period is relatively tight. Taking into account that the count begins on September 5, 2026, interested parties must act quickly to gather the documentation required in the bases and submit the application within the deadline.
Who does this affect?
- Candidates for Local Police who meet the general requirements established in the bases and wish to access through open competition.
- Active local police officers from any municipality in Spain who wish to transfer to Fuengirola through the mobility competition.
- Academies and competitive selection preparation centers in the province of Málaga and at the national level, which may see increased demand for preparation for this announcement.
- Municipality of Fuengirola as the announcing entity, responsible for managing the selection process in accordance with the published bases.
Practical example
An active local police officer at the Municipality of Marbella who wishes to transfer to Fuengirola can apply for one of the 2 positions in the mobility competition. To do so, they must submit their application within the 20 business day period from September 5, 2026, providing the documentation and merits established by the bases published in the Official Bulletin of the Province of Málaga (no. 164, August 26, 2026). Since it is a merit competition —not a competitive selection—, their experience and seniority as a local police officer may be decisive in obtaining the position, without needing to pass additional theoretical or physical tests.
On the other hand, a candidate with no prior connection to any local police force who wishes to join Fuengirola's must compete for the 12 open competition positions, passing all phases of the selection process established by the bases.
What should interested parties do now?
- Consult the complete bases in the Official Bulletin of the Province of Málaga, number 164, August 26, 2026, to know the exact requirements, syllabus, process phases and merit scale for mobility.
- Verify compliance with access requirements before submitting the application, both for open competition and mobility.
- Prepare the necessary documentation in advance, as the 20 business day period from September 5, 2026 is tight.
- Submit the application within the deadline. Applications submitted outside the 20 business day period will not be admitted.
- Stay alert to subsequent announcements of the process (lists of admitted candidates, exam dates, etc.), which will be published in accordance with what is provided in the bases of the announcement.
Frequently asked questions
How many Local Police positions does Fuengirola announce in 2026?
The Municipality of Fuengirola announces a total of 14 positions: 12 through open competition and 2 through mobility competition, reserved for active local police officers from other Spanish municipalities.
What is the deadline for submitting an application in the Fuengirola Local Police competitive selection?
The application submission period is 20 business days counted from the day following publication in the BOE. Given that publication in the BOE occurred on September 4, 2026, the period begins on September 5, 2026.
Where are the bases of the Fuengirola Local Police announcement published?
The complete bases of the announcement were published in the Official Bulletin of the Province of Málaga, number 164, August 26, 2026. The announcement in the BOE (reference BOE-A-2026-18615) was published on September 4, 2026.
Who can apply for the mobility competition in the Fuengirola announcement?
The mobility competition is exclusively reserved for active local police officers from other Spanish municipalities. Access is through merit competition, not through competitive selection. The 2 positions in this competition allow transfer to the Local Police Force of Fuengirola without needing to pass a complete competitive selection process.
What scale and subscale do the positions announced in Fuengirola belong to?
The 14 positions belong to the Special Administration scale, Special Services subscale, Local Police class, in accordance with the classification of Spanish local public administration.
Official source
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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-18615
