1The candidate for investigator with the National Bureau of Investigation shall meet following criteria:

aIs an Albanian citizen;

bHas completed police or higher legal or accountancy education, or higher education in other subjects relevant to the mission of the National Bureau of Investigation, from a domestic or international university.

cHas over 1 year experience of working in law enforcement, or in another field which is relevant to the purpose of the National Bureau of Investigation;

çSuccessful completion of the National Bureau of Investigation selection and training criteria.

2All applicants to be investigators of the National Bureau of Investigation employees must complete successfully all of the following selection stages:

aCompletion of an online application, including an electronic curriculum vitae and supporting documents, and a written statement of motivation for joining the National Bureau of Investigation.

bA written and oral exam that includes cognitive, behavioral, and logical reasoning tests.

cAn extended written examination that measures report writing skills, and level of literacy;

çAn panel interview that measures oral communication skills, and ability to communicate ideas effectively;

dA physical fitness test that measures both physical strength and stamina;

dhA security background investigation that confirms the absence of previous criminal convictions and findings of guilt; and

eThe applicant shall consent to undergo a polygraph examination about the applicant’s integrity. The information in the polygraph examiner’s report of the interview and examination shall be considered in the appointment and reappointment process.

3Once accepted as a candidate, a person must undergo a rigorous training and education regime, with a number of assessment modules that must be passed if the person is to be certified. Only after being certified as trained and competent, the applicant shall be considered an investigator.

4The training and education course, National Bureau of Investigation professional standards and assessment systems shall be approved by the Director, with the consent of the Chief Special Prosecutor.

5The procedures for reviewing the disciplinary proceedings and the types of disciplinary measures are those as provided for in this law and in the law on the organization and functioning of Judicial Police.

6All investigators will be required to obtain a passing grade in each of the tests under Paragraph 2 points b) and d) as a precondition to having his or her appointment renewed every two years. All investigators shall consent every two years to undergo a polygraph examination about the investigator’s integrity. The information in the polygraph examiner’s report of the interview and examination shall be considered in the reappointment process.