“My name is Iolanda and in am glad that the European Parliament offered me the possibility to develop my career in the field of security and safety. In 2013 my professional background as a police officer allowed me to start the most interesting work adventure in Brussels as a contract agent for the Directorate-General for Security and Safety.

In 2014, a new opportunity came along; the EPSO competition for becoming a security official of DG SAFE offered me the possibility to prove my professionalism and allowed me to share all my knowledge and skills with my new colleagues.

My tasks as a security coordinator gave me the possibility to work with a large number of colleagues that had different backgrounds in police, gendarmerie, military and private security companies and together we have managed to develop a security culture within the institution.

The multicultural environment granted me the chance to further develop my skills and strengthen my understanding of security.

This is the result of having the opportunity to apply for the EPSO competition.

I can say now that it was a life-changing decision to come to Brussels, to prove to myself that no barriers can come in the way of my dreams and that with work and devotion I am able to be successful and have my “dream job”.

P.S. Stay positive and go for it!”