# German police job satisfaction and recruitment concerns > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-police-job-satisfaction-and-recruitment-concerns > Updated: 2026-11-02T12:01:23.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Recent reports indicate widespread dissatisfaction among German police officers, highlighting potential recruitment and retention challenges. A survey by the German Police Union (DPolG) focused on Hamburg, where officers gave their employer an average rating of approximately 2.5 out of 5 stars. The findings showed that 74 percent of respondents had considered or sought a transfer to another federal state, and 1,305 participants stated they would not choose a career with the Hamburg police again if given the choice. Grievances included inadequate compensation, insufficient training opportunities, and concerns over planned budget cuts that might increase weekly working hours. Expanding the scope to a nationwide level, a study by Chemnitz University of Technology involving over 8,000 officers under the age of 29 found similar trends. While general job satisfaction averaged 4.39 on a seven point scale, specific areas such as recognition of work, promotion opportunities, and working hours scored significantly lower. The study also noted issues regarding income, internal communication, and a lack of opportunities for participation in decision-making processes. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-02: German police face shortage as young officers report low job satisfaction A study by Chemnitz University of Technology shows young German police officers are dissatisfied with recognition, promotions, and working hours, leading many to consider leaving the service. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-police-face-shortage-as-young-officers-report-low-job-satisfaction ### 2026-10-15: Hamburg police officers report high dissatisfaction in union survey A DPolG survey shows Hamburg police officers are highly dissatisfied, with many seeking transfers to other states due to low pay, lack of appreciation, and potential budget cuts. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hamburg-police-officers-report-high-dissatisfaction-in-union-survey --- Cite as: German police job satisfaction and recruitment concerns. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/german-police-job-satisfaction-and-recruitment-concerns