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Special Investigation Officer (BOA)

(Handhaver Openbare Orde, Buitengewoon Opsporingsambtenaar Groen, Gemeentelijk Handhaver)

Overheid & Publieke Diensten

Salary

€2.300 - €3.500/mo

Level

Operational

Outlook

Stable

What does a Special Investigation Officer (BOA)?

(Buitengewoon Opsporings ambtenaar (BOA)) As a Special Enforcement Officer (Buitengewoon Opsporingsambtenaar - BOA), you play a crucial role in maintaining public order and safety within the community. Your daily activities include supervising compliance with local regulations and laws, such as enforcing the APV (General Local Ordinance) and environmental legislation. You are actively involved in monitoring events, markets and other public gatherings to ensure everything runs according to the rules. Additionally, you conduct checks on dog owners and supervise safety and hygiene in public spaces. In your role as BOA, you don't have police duties, but you work closely with local police and other enforcement agencies to report suspicious situations. It's a versatile position that enables you to directly contribute to the livability and safety in your area. The BOA role offers much variety and the opportunity to be meaningful to society. The work environment is dynamic and requires a proactive attitude, where you often work outdoors and come into contact with diverse people. This makes the position attractive for those who want to make a social contribution and enjoy an active job.

Required Education

For the position of Special Enforcement Officer (Buitengewoon Opsporingsambtenaar - BOA), a minimum MBO level 2 education is required, with training in the direction of security, law, administration or social studies being most suitable. Think for example of MBO Security and Craftsmanship, MBO Legal-Administrative Support or MBO Social Care. In addition to your MBO diploma, you must complete a mandatory recognized BOA training at a specialized educational institution, where you learn about legislation, investigation techniques and communication skills. Relevant work experience in security, municipal services or public order can increase your chances for a BOA position.

Required Skills

Career Perspective

As a BOA, you often start as a security guard, municipal enforcement officer or parking controller before progressing to this position. From the BOA role, you can advance to team leader enforcement, public order coordinator or even police officer after additional training. Specialization in domains such as environment, traffic or social safety also offers good career opportunities. The demand for BOAs is growing due to increasing attention to local safety and prevention, which provides favorable prospects.

AI Impact on the job

AI can transform the role of Special Enforcement Officer (Buitengewoon Opsporingsambtenaar - BOA) by automating tasks such as data analysis, monitoring and reporting. This allows BOAs to focus more on interpersonal skills and complex decision-making. Important new skills include digital literacy, data analysis and knowledge of AI tools. Job market prospects are mixed; while automation may reduce some functions, demand is emerging for BOAs with technological expertise who can manage and deploy AI systems.

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