A Transparent Marathon in Staff Recruitment

A Challenging Course That Rivals Commando Training

Bornova Municipality has completed its merit-based and transparent recruitment process for 15 new municipal police officer positions. The examinations, which assessed both candidates’ knowledge and their physical endurance on demanding obstacle courses, were recorded continuously in audio and video from beginning to end, in accordance with the principle of transparency in public service. Emphasizing the district’s geographical and socio-economic scale, Bornova Mayor Ömer Eşki stated: “Bornova’s dynamic structure deserves a strong team.”

The challenging recruitment process for 15 municipal police officer positions, opened to strengthen field inspections in Bornova, one of İzmir’s most dynamic and diverse districts, has come to an end. Following the application period held between September 28 and October 2, 2026, in accordance with Civil Servants Law No. 657 and the Municipal Police Regulation, candidates underwent a demanding two-stage examination process.

A Transparent Process Recorded at Every Step

The first stage of the examinations, the written test, was held in the Council Chamber of Bornova Municipality’s Nevzat Kavalar Cultural Center. Candidates then put their skills to the test on a practical examination course set up at the Altındağ Atatürk Sports Complex. Upholding the principles of transparency and accountability in public service to the highest standards, Bornova Municipality recorded every stage of both examination days in audio and video using professional equipment. Recording began before the examinations started and continued throughout each day.

A Physical Fitness Course That Rivals Commando Training

During the practical examination, candidates faced a demanding physical fitness course that rivaled the challenges of commando training. Competing against the clock at stations requiring speed, agility, balance, endurance and coordination, the municipal police officer candidates pushed themselves to demonstrate the high level of fitness required for field duties. Following the challenging course, oral interviews were also held to thoroughly assess candidates’ communication skills, crisis management abilities and professional competencies.

Mayor Eşki: “Bornova’s Dynamic Structure Deserves a Strong Team”

Closely following the examination process, Bornova Mayor Ömer Eşki emphasized the importance of the municipal police force, drawing attention to the district’s geographical and socio-economic scale. Mayor Eşki said:

“Bornova is a large, multi-layered and vibrant district, with major industrial estates, universities and educational institutions, busy commercial centers and extensive rural neighborhoods. Protecting the peace, health and urban order of our residents in such a dynamic environment requires a high level of professional expertise and physical fitness. With this understanding, we placed merit and fairness at the heart of our recruitment process as we welcomed 15 new colleagues to our team. We ensured full transparency by recording the entire examination process, from beginning to end, in audio and video. With our new municipal police officers, who successfully completed demanding courses that rival commando training and distinguished themselves through both their knowledge and physical capabilities, we will be much stronger on the streets of Bornova.”