Presentation

The assignment is situated within the Directorate of Police Information and ICT (DRI) of the Federal Police.

DRI is responsible for the management of police information and ICT resources. The directorate is in charge of preparing policy and regulations regarding information management, developing standards and technical norms, and implementing information and communication systems.

The position is within the Systems Division (DIST). DIST develops the ICT system architecture, organizes and manages the ICT systems, data centers, and central infrastructure. In addition, the division determines technical standards, implements ICT security, and provides specialized third-line support.

Project

The DECOM project aims to reduce dependence on the mainframe by migrating BNG, BCE (KBO), and other police data to a modern, open architecture. This migration makes this data more easily accessible for applications such as PoliceSearch, analytics solutions, artificial intelligence (AI), and intelligence-led policing (ILP).

PHP- and C-based applications play an important role in this. The consultant is part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of internal and external staff.

Mission

The consultant is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and improving PHP and C solutions within the organization's information and communication systems.

Key tasks:

• Designing, developing, and testing applications based on functional and technical analyses
• Safeguarding the quality and further development of PHP and C applications in a high-availability environment
• Analyzing user needs in collaboration with functional analysts
• Keeping up with technological developments and providing technical advice
• Proposing improvements and adjustments to existing solutions and projects
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation
• Maintenance and technical support of applications

Soft skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative
• Ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances
• Team-oriented and collaborative mindset
• Methodical and precise working style
• Ability to clearly document and report results
• Creative, constructive, and solution-oriented
• Stress-resistant
• Customer-oriented attitude

In practice

Start date: 01/10/2026
Duration: until the end of 2026 (extendable)
Work schedule: full-time (40 hours/week)
Work location: Rue Royale 202A, 1000 Brussels
Working conditions: presence in the office at least 2 times per week depending on tasks and in consultation with the team, telework allowed (in Belgium)
Team: multidisciplinary, mix of internal and external staff