TS 12989

TS 12989 is a vocational standard for the assistant of the municipal police director. In the context of municipal policing, the role sits between legal-administrative knowledge and field practice: it supports a public service function concerned with local order, inspection, and enforcement. This standard addresses the definition and classification of the occupation, the class characteristics expected for the role, the tools and equipment to be used, and the measurement and evaluation of knowledge and skills.

Role profile and core competence areas

In general technical terms, this position requires familiarity with municipal regulations, local administration practice, zoning-related matters, public order procedures, and the preparation of reports or records used in inspection workflows. The assistant director typically contributes to day-to-day coordination, communication with the public, supervision of operational activities, and monitoring of administrative processes. For that reason, assessment in this occupation is not limited to theoretical knowledge; practical performance and judgment are also central.

What the standard organizes

• A framework for defining and classifying the occupation.
• Identification of the tools, instruments, and equipment relevant to the role.
• An approach to measuring and evaluating knowledge and skills.
• A basis grounded in municipal police legislation and related practice.

Seen as a professional standard, TS 12989 helps formalize the assistant municipal police director role as a structured occupation rather than a vague administrative title. It brings together terminology, expected competence, and operational context in one reference point.