The Chilean Investigative Police (PDI) has opened an admission process for the 2027–2028 cycle, seeking new police agents. Applications are open until Friday, November 6, 2026, ahead of the training program’s start in February 2027.
Meeting Admission Standards
To qualify, candidates must be Chilean, between 18 and 30 years old, and hold a high school diploma. Applicants must maintain a clean personal and family record and possess a valid military status. A Class B or professional driver’s license is also required for the driving test.
The selection process consists of mandatory, exclusive evaluations: the psychotechnical test, psychological evaluation, medical and dental exams, and the Personal History Declaration (DHP). Failure in any of these results in automatic disqualification.
Other stages determine a final score: the physical test and police interview each account for 25%, while the driving test and High School Grades (NEM) each account for 20%. All in-person stages occur in Santiago.
Students Progress Through Staff Grades and Salary Increases
The program involves two years of study at the Center for Professional Training (CECAPRO). The first year requires full-time, residential attendance, during which students receive health and social security benefits.
Students enter at the Grade 20 staff category. Compensation increases during the curriculum. According to the institution,
At the end of their first year of training, they will be promoted to Grade 17, permanent staff, with an approximate gross salary of $862,641.
Investigative Police (PDI)
Specialized Police Roles
Graduates earn the title of Técnico de Nivel Superior en Labores Investigativas y Control Migratorio. They may serve in the following areas:
- Canine Unit: Collaborating with canine handlers to detect drugs, explosives, and weapons, or assisting in person searches.
- Tactical Operations: Supporting entry and search operations for properties and performing person controls.
- Migration Control: Performing fiscalization and monitoring of foreign nationals in the country.
- Protection of Important Persons (PPI): Providing custody and security for authorities and high-ranking public officials.
- Territorial Zero Model (MT-0): Joining specialized teams that investigate criminal phenomena at the neighborhood level.
- Evidence Management: Supporting forensic research through the treatment and preservation of criminal evidence.
- User Attention: Managing public complaints and responding to citizen requirements while ensuring the security of police facilities.
Candidates may contact the CECAPRO administration at admision.cecapro@investigaciones.cl for further information regarding the enrollment process. It is not yet known how many total positions the PDI intends to fill for this specific intake cycle.
