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Traffic Warden / Auxiliary Police Officer Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Verkehrsüberwacher/in / Hilfspolizist/in

The training to become a Traffic Warden or Auxiliary Police Officer is a course-based program regulated by state and municipal law. It lasts a minimum of 6 weeks full-time and qualifies you for public service tasks, particularly in traffic and public order enforcement.

What you do

  • Monitoring stationary and moving traffic
  • Penalizing traffic violations, e.g., illegal parking
  • Issuing warnings and imposing fines
  • Regulating traffic during events or disruptions
  • Documenting incidents and preparing reports
  • Communicating with citizens and providing information
  • Assisting police officers when required

Requirements

  • Minimum age (often 18 or 21 years, depending on the municipality)
  • Good physical fitness and resilience
  • Reliability and sense of responsibility
  • Communication and conflict resolution skills
  • Clean criminal record (no prior convictions)
  • Class B driving license (often required)
  • Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in areas such as parking management or event security
  2. 2Further training for administrative roles (e.g., Verwaltungsfachangestellte/r) or similar positions in public service
  3. 3Advancement to team leader positions within traffic monitoring
  4. 4Transition to other areas of public order enforcement (Ordnungsamt)
  5. 5Possibility of further training to become a full police officer (under certain conditions)

Open positions

There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Traffic Warden / Auxiliary Police Officer Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 800 to 1,200 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Traffic Warden / Auxiliary Police Officer Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Traffic Warden / Auxiliary Police Officer Ausbildung?

Minimum age (often 18 or 21 years, depending on the municipality); Good physical fitness and resilience; Reliability and sense of responsibility; Communication and conflict resolution skills.

Where can I find open Traffic Warden / Auxiliary Police Officer Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Traffic Warden / Auxiliary Police Officer

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.