Company information

  • Company name
    Europol
  • Industry
    Government

Facts & figures

  • Employees in the Netherlands
    1700
  • Employees worldwide
    5
  • Number of academics in the Netherlands
    -
  • Number of countries
    54
  • Number of internships and/or graduation projects available
    40

Event participation

  • Application Trainings
  • CV Checks
  • Orientation Days
  • Coffee Dates
  • In-house Days

Profile

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Company profile

Headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands, Europol is the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation. Its mission is to support the EU Member States in preventing and combating all forms of serious international and organised crime, cybercrime and terrorism. Europol also works with many non-EU partner states and international organisations.

Large-scale criminal and terrorist networks pose a significant threat to the internal security of the EU and to the safety and livelihood of its people. The biggest security threats come from terrorism, international drug trafficking and money laundering, organised fraud, the counterfeiting of euros, and trafficking in human beings.

Europol’s work usually consists of dealing with crimes that require an international approach and cooperation between several countries, inside and outside the EU. Europol supports law enforcement agencies in different EU Member States from its headquarters in The Hague using sophisticated crime-fighting tools and technologies. The Agency also deploys analysts and specialists to support ongoing operations in Member States.

Innovation is one of Europol’s strategic priorities. As part of this, Europol established in 2019 a dedicated Innovation Lab to support the law enforcement community in the area of innovation. The Innovation Lab aims to identify, promote and develop concrete innovative solutions in support of the EU Member States’ operational work. These will help investigators and analysts to make the most of the opportunities offered by new technologies, for instance by finding new and better ways to analyse and visualise large amounts of data to support investigations.

Europol is designed to operate in partnership with law enforcement agencies, government departments and the private sector. Currently Europol hosts at its Headquarters in The Hague more than 1700 Europol staff members, Liaison officers from Member States and third states and organisations, Seconded National Experts, trainees and contractors, coming from 54 different countries from all over the world.

https://www.europol.europa.eu/about-europol

Student profile

Europol is interested in getting in touch mainly with students of applied mathematics, data science and AI, computer science, computer engineering, and engineering and policy analysis. However, all students are welcome to visit us during the Orientation Days to learn more about what Europol does to make Europe safer and how they can contribute to this mission.

Career opportunities

Europol is always evolving to make the fight against organised crime and terrorism more effective. To achieve this, Europol seeks employees who are creative, team players, critical thinkers and ready for a challenge. Prospective employees should be prepared to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, international, and multidisciplinary environment that requires a high level of flexibility.

While the majority of Europol's employees are law enforcement officers from EU Member States, our workforce includes professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, such as information technology, finance, law, human resources, and communication.

In particular, the IT department and the Innovation Lab of Europol employ a diverse group of specialists, including engineers, developers, information security experts, solution architects, and researchers focused on innovative technologies relevant to law enforcement. Additionally, data analysts and data scientists play a crucial role. These professionals collaborate closely with other departments, all working together to help Europol achieve its mission of making Europe safer.

To support a healthy work-life balance and nurture both personal and professional growth, Europol offers flexible working arrangements and comprehensive annual leave provisions. Employees enjoy worldwide health insurance coverage and receive a competitive basic salary, topped with various supplementary allowances.

For recent graduates, Europol offers a paid internship programme of up to one year, providing you with professional skills and experience with which to build your future career. You will gain first-hand experience of working in an EU institution, in an international and multicultural professional environment, taking advantage of opportunities for collaboration and learning across borders . What’s more, as team member within an international law enforcement agency, you will be contributing to Europe’s safety and security.

Working for an organisation with a mission such as Europol’s is both challenging and rewarding. If you are looking for a fulfilling career, want to work on multidisciplinary projects with top experts, and wish to make a positive contribution to society, join us in creating a safer Europe.

https://www.europol.europa.eu/careers-procurement/why-europol

Application procedure

Applications must be submitted via our online recruitment tool.

Open posts: https://www.europol.europa.eu/careers-procurement
Open internship posts: https://www.europol.europa.eu/careers-procurement/internships

How to apply: https://www.europol.europa.eu/careers-procurement/how-to-apply

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