Trainee Assistant Public Prosecutor

Do you want to learn, gain experience as a Public Prosecutor, and make a direct impact within criminal law? As a Trainee Assistant Public Prosecutor (AIO), you will start an intensive training program with other AIOs, during which you will acquire courtroom skills, in-depth criminal law knowledge, and valuable practical experience. A unique opportunity to develop yourself while working closely with colleagues, chain partners, and the judiciary.

What will you do?
As an AIO, you will combine learning and working. You will start a 12-month training program on April 1, 2027. The program begins with an introductory program that you will complete with a proficiency test. If successfully completed, you will obtain the Courtroom Skills Certificate (ZVB). With this, you can continue the rest of the training and independently appear in single-judge hearings.

This vacancy is for a traineeship at the CVOM Prosecutor's Office (Central Processing Office of the Public Prosecution Service). As an assistant prosecutor at the CVOM Prosecutor's Office, you will process and assess traffic cases and other criminal cases. You will handle these cases independently. Additionally, you will make decisions regarding confiscated driving licenses. You will don your robe to handle your cases during police judge and district court hearings (single-judge hearings). You will also conduct Public Prosecution Service hearings. In all these hearings and Public Prosecution Service hearings, you will act in the role of Public Prosecutor. The cases are scheduled at courts throughout the country.

Who are you?

You meet at least the following job requirements:

• You hold a Master's degree in Dutch Law with civil effect.
• You have at least 2 years of relevant legal work experience after graduation.
• You have extensive, demonstrable knowledge of criminal law and criminal procedure.
• You are a Dutch national.
• You are of good character.

In addition to these job requirements, you bring a strong sense of justice and the following competencies are well-developed in you:

• Initiative: you are capable of acting proactively and taking action without direct instruction.
• Sensitivity (including organizational sensitivity and environmental awareness): you take into account relevant internal and external developments and circumstances and their consequences, and you notice important needs of others and respond to them.
• Persuasiveness: you are capable of influencing and convincing others by using clear arguments and a wide range of influencing styles.
• Teamwork: you are capable of working effectively with others to achieve a common goal.
• Decisiveness: you are capable of making quick and effective decisions, even in difficult or complex situations.
• Analytical ability: you recognize the core and the connections in situations, issues, and data.
• Stress resistance: you continue to function effectively under pressure.
• Flexibility: you adapt your goal and/or approach if circumstances warrant it.
• Integrity: you act according to generally accepted norms and values and according to the oath or affirmation of office.

Working at the Public Prosecution Service
The Public Prosecution Service is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses. We do this together with our 7,000 employees, each contributing to a just society in their own way. That makes working for the Public Prosecution Service so special. As an organization, we want to be a reflection of our society. This allows us to learn from each other and continue to look from different perspectives. We believe it is important that everyone feels at home at the Public Prosecution Service and is respected and valued. This also applies to talent and growth. Read more here.

About the department
The CVOM Prosecutor's Office works nationwide and is the expert in traffic matters within the Public Prosecution Service. Enforcement of traffic rules and common offenses are central. With over 700 colleagues, we make an essential contribution to traffic safety and the sense of justice of everyone living, working, or staying in the Netherlands. We do this through the selective use of criminal and administrative law, in collaboration with our chain partners. We process more than 960,000 cases per year, from Mulder appeals (traffic offenses) to misdemeanors (such as drunk driving) and violations.

The CVOM Prosecutor's Office is a dynamic work environment where collaboration takes place with other Public Prosecution Service departments and chain partners. Working at the CVOM Prosecutor's Office means working in Utrecht, centrally located and within walking distance of the central station. Our colleagues are motivated professionals who like to get things done. Sharing knowledge with each other and developing in your field is important to us, as is a pleasant and safe working environment. The CVOM Prosecutor's Office is for everyone, and we like to see that reflected in the composition of our organization.

The selection procedure consists of the following steps:

• Application with cover letter and CV (please note: applications can be submitted until Sunday, November 8);
• Letter and CV selection based on job requirements and competencies;
• Following a positive letter selection, an interview will take place at the CVOM Prosecutor's Office (weeks 46 and 47);
• Selection assessment (between week 49 2026 and week 2 2027);
• Following a successful assessment, an interview will be held with the National Selection Committee of the Public Prosecution Service (between week 2 and week 4 2027);
• Employment terms interview (weeks 5 and 6);
• Start of training on April 1, 2027, and obtaining the courtroom skills certificate (ZVB).

Other employment conditions
During the training, you will receive a salary in accordance with scale 10 of the CAO Rijk (€3,496.00 - €5,535.00 at 36 hours). After successfully completing the training, you will be placed in scale 11 (€4,132.00 - €6,275.00). In addition, you will receive an individual choice budget (IKB) of 16.5% of your gross annual salary, which you can spend on additional leave, student loan repayment, or other goals. There are also excellent secondary employment conditions, including fully reimbursed public transport costs, partially paid parental leave, and various training opportunities.

Special provisions
This is a full-time position of 36 hours per week with a contract duration of one year, with the prospect of a permanent employment. A Certificate of Conduct (VOG-P) is mandatory for this position. Obtaining the ZVB is also a strict requirement for definitive placement in the position.

Working at ZSM may involve being scheduled for evenings, weekends, or holidays. The CVOM Prosecutor's Office does not have ZSM. And at CVOM, cases are scheduled throughout the country, while we naturally take your commuting into account. This vacancy is advertised both internally and externally. In case of equal suitability, internal candidates have priority.

More information
Would you like to know more about the position?

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Or contact Paul Morsch (Team Leader) via email [email protected] or by phone 06-2013 4157, or Sophie de Boon (Team Leader) via email [email protected] or by phone 06-3113 9064.

For questions about the application procedure, please contact Roel Ambrosius (Recruitment Advisor) via email [email protected] or by phone 06-2573 8690.

Application method
You can upload your cover letter and CV until 08-11-2026 via the application button.