A total of 117 candidates will compete for 17 positions in the Ibiza Local Police force, in what Ibiza Town Hall describes as one of the largest recruitment processes in the history of the municipal police department.

The selection process begins this month, with the first physical tests scheduled for September 24. Candidates who progress through the process will then face a written test on September 28, followed by psychotechnical examinations on October 14.

The recruitment drive is part of Ibiza Town Hall's wider effort to strengthen the permanent police workforce and increase the number of officers available to provide year-round public safety services.

Physical tests begin on September 24

The first stage of the selection process will be the physical testing phase, scheduled for September 24.

Candidates who pass this stage will continue to the written examination on September 28. The psychotechnical tests are then scheduled for October 14.

The 17 positions are for Local Police officers as career civil servants and were officially included in a public competitive examination process.

The announcement was published through Spain's official public employment system after the positions were approved by Ibiza Town Hall.

117 candidates for 17 positions

The number of applicants means that almost seven people are competing for each available position.

The 117 candidates represent significant interest in joining the Ibiza Local Police and give the municipality a substantial pool from which to select the new officers.

The 17 positions are all open positions within the municipal police recruitment process.

The official public employment information confirms that the vacancies are for entry through open competition and require the qualifications and conditions established in the published recruitment rules.

Ibiza wants a stronger permanent police force

Ibiza Town Hall has presented the recruitment drive as part of a longer-term effort to strengthen the force rather than simply increase staffing during the busiest summer months.

Mayor Rafael Triguero, who is also responsible for the Local Police, said the combination of the 17 new positions and the officers already completing their training represents an important step towards creating a stronger and more stable police force.

The municipality says the objective is to improve operational capacity and ensure a greater police presence on Ibiza throughout the year.

Eleven officers are also due to join permanently

The 17 new positions are not the only increase expected in the coming months.

A further 11 officers who entered the force as trainees through the previous recruitment process are expected to become permanent members of the municipal police in November 2026.

Before their definitive incorporation, those officers will complete the remaining months of their practical training and finish the corresponding training process.

The addition of those 11 officers, together with the successful candidates from the new recruitment process, is expected to significantly increase the size of the force.

Ibiza expects to surpass 100 officers

According to Ibiza Town Hall, once the 11 trainee officers become permanent members, the Local Police force will reach 108 officers.

That would be the first time the municipal force has exceeded 100 members, according to the municipality.

The Town Hall says the increase will provide additional capacity to respond to incidents and maintain a stronger police presence across the city throughout the year.

The figure of 108 refers to the expected workforce following the incorporation of the 11 existing trainees. The eventual total after the current 17-position recruitment process will depend on how many candidates successfully complete all stages and are ultimately appointed.

A recruitment process approved in August

The current recruitment process was formally published in August.

The official state gazette confirmed 17 Local Police officer positions for Ibiza Town Hall, all offered through the open-access competitive examination system.

Applications were accepted until September 4, 2026.

The recruitment therefore now moves from the application stage into the competitive testing phase.

Why police numbers matter for Ibiza

Ibiza experiences significant seasonal fluctuations in population, with the summer months bringing a major increase in the number of people present on the island.

That creates additional demands on police services, from traffic management and public safety to responding to incidents and supporting other emergency services.

However, the municipality is framing the latest recruitment as more than a seasonal measure.

The stated objective is to establish a larger permanent workforce capable of providing services throughout the year, including during the quieter months.

A major expansion for the municipal force

The 17 available positions represent a substantial recruitment drive for Ibiza Town Hall.

Combined with the planned incorporation of the 11 existing trainees, the initiative could significantly increase the number of permanent officers serving the city.

The municipality says this will allow the force to reinforce its operational structure and provide greater coverage.

The success of the recruitment process will now depend on how many of the 117 candidates progress through the physical, written and psychotechnical stages.

The next key date is September 24

Candidates now face the first major test of the process on September 24.

Those who meet the required physical standards will move on to the written examination four days later.

The psychotechnical stage will follow on October 14.

The process is therefore expected to move quickly over the coming weeks, with candidates facing several different assessment stages before the final appointments can be made.

Ibiza's police recruitment enters its decisive phase

With 117 candidates competing for 17 places, the new selection process is set to be highly competitive.

For Ibiza Town Hall, the recruitment represents an opportunity to strengthen a service that plays a particularly important role during the island's busy tourism season, while also building a larger permanent workforce for the rest of the year.

Together with the 11 officers expected to become permanent in November, the municipality is aiming to move beyond the 100-officer threshold for the first time.

The first step toward that goal comes on September 24, when the candidates begin their physical examinations.

Key Facts

• Authority: Ibiza Town Hall

• Positions available: 17 Local Police officer posts

• Applicants: 117 candidates

• Approximate competition: Nearly 7 candidates per position

• Physical tests: September 24, 2026

• Written test: September 28, 2026

• Psychotechnical tests: October 14, 2026

• Application deadline: September 4, 2026

• Employment status: Career civil servants

• Additional officers: 11 current trainees expected to join permanently in November

• Expected police force after those 11 appointments: 108 officers

• Mayor and councillor responsible for Local Police: Rafael Triguero