11 Local Police Inspector Positions in Galicia 2026: Deadlines and How to Apply

Key data

The Galician Academy of Public Security opens the door to 11 new Inspector positions in the Executive Scale of the Local Police Forces of Galicia. The announcement, published on September 11, 2026 through the Resolution of September 2, 2026 from the General Directorate of the Galician Academy of Public Security, distinguishes two access routes: internal promotion and mobility, with positions in four Galician municipalities.

The general bases governing the process were approved by Order of August 11, 2026 and subsequently modified to incorporate an additional position in Santiago de Compostela. This makes the announcement a concrete opportunity for local police officers who meet the requirements and want to advance to the Inspector category.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution announces a selective access process through internal promotion and a provision process through mobility to fill Inspector positions in the Executive Scale of the Local Police Forces of Galicia.

The complete distribution of positions by municipality and access route is as follows:

It is worth noting that the Santiago de Compostela position through the internal promotion route was added through a modification subsequent to the Order of bases of August 11, 2026, bringing the total positions through this route to 9.

The administrative procedures enabled for submitting applications are:

• PR461F: for the internal promotion access process.
• PR461J: for the mobility provision process.

Economic and operational impact

For municipalities with announced positions, this resolution means filling vacancies in the Inspector category, a management position in the Executive Scale that involves operational management responsibilities in the Local Police Forces.

From the candidates' perspective, advancement to Inspector entails a salary increase linked to the change of category within the Executive Scale, although the specific amounts depend on the agreements and conventions of each local corporation.

For the human resources departments of the affected municipalities (Vigo, Santiago de Compostela, Ferrol, Vilagarcía de Arousa and Teo), the announcement activates management obligations for the process: publication of admitted lists, coordination with the Galician Academy of Public Security and planning for the incorporation of new Inspectors.

Who does it affect?

• Local police officers in Galicia who meet the requirements to access the Inspector category through internal promotion.
• Local Police Inspectors from other Galician corporations who wish to change destination through the mobility process.
• Municipalities with announced positions: Vigo, Santiago de Compostela, Ferrol, Vilagarcía de Arousa and Teo.
• Human Resources departments of the affected local corporations, responsible for managing the selective process together with the Galician Academy of Public Security.
• Galician Academy of Public Security, dependent on the Ministry of Presidency, Justice and Sports, as the announcing and coordinating body of the process.

Practical example

A Sub-Inspector of the Local Police of Ferrol who meets the seniority and qualification requirements established in the general bases (Order of August 11, 2026) can apply for one of the 2 Inspector positions announced in Ferrol through internal promotion using the PR461F procedure.

To do so, they must submit their application within 20 business days counted from September 12, 2026. If they do not act within that deadline, they will be excluded from the process and must wait for a future announcement.

On the other hand, an Inspector of the Local Police of A Coruña who wishes to transfer to Teo can do so through the mobility process (procedure PR461J), applying for the only position announced in that municipality.

What should interested parties do now?

1. Verify compliance with requirements: Review the general bases approved by the Order of August 11, 2026 to confirm that access criteria are met (seniority, qualification, administrative status).
2. Identify the correct route: Determine whether to apply for internal promotion (PR461F) or mobility (PR461J), as the procedures and requirements are different.
3. Calculate the deadline: The 20 business day deadline starts on September 12, 2026. Calculate the exact closing date to avoid missing the announcement.
4. Prepare documentation: Gather all documentation required in the bases before starting the online application.
5. Submit the application through the corresponding procedure: Use code PR461F (internal promotion) or PR461J (mobility) through the channels enabled by the Xunta de Galicia.
6. Track the process: Stay alert to publications of admitted and excluded lists, as well as test announcements, through the official channels of the Galician Academy of Public Security.

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-2026-19013