Gendarme in French
In France, this job is advertised as “Gendarme”. To search for jobs in France, type “Gendarme” (the same form is used for men and women).
- Same form for men and women
- Gendarme
- ROME code
- K1706
Source: France Travail, ROME 4.0 occupation directory (v61, published 15 June 2026) · Data downloaded on 18 October 2026
Official ROME job titles
Job titles France Travail attaches to this occupation, useful as search keywords.
- Agent / Agente de la force publique
- Auxiliaire de gendarmerie
- Brigadier / Brigadière
- Enquêteur de gendarmerie / Enquêtrice de gendarmerie
- Gendarme
- Gendarme adjoint / Gendarme adjointe
- Gendarme mobile
- Maître-chien / Maîtresse-chien de la gendarmerie
- Maréchal / Maréchale des logis chef de gendarmerie
- Maréchal / Maréchale des logis de gendarmerie
- Motocycliste de la gendarmerie
Working as a gendarme in France
Becoming a gendarme in France requires French nationality. Entry routes are the gendarme adjoint volontaire contract (no diploma required) and the sous-officier exam (baccalauréat level), followed by training in a gendarmerie school and a probation period. Officers are recruited through separate exams. Candidates must meet age, medical, physical and criminal record conditions. Gendarmes have military status, are posted anywhere in France including overseas and are usually housed by the service. Search for « gendarme », « sous-officier de gendarmerie », « gendarme adjoint volontaire » or « réserviste gendarmerie ».
French job profile (in French): Gendarme
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