A veteran interim officer in the Torrevieja Local Police has lost his bid for a permanent civil servant role after refusing to carry the mandatory service firearm on religious grounds.
The officer, a Jehovah’s Witness who has served since 2003, cited his faith—which prohibits handling weapons or participating in the military—when he applied for consolidation into a permanent position.
carrying and mastering firearms is a non-negotiable requirement for civil service police posts.
The dispute arose during the IVASPE qualification course, required for interim officers to secure permanent status.
Author's summary: Officer loses position due to religious objection.