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New Armed Troop of the Rio Municipal Guard Will Be Formed by Agents with High Salaries and Strong Training, While Controversies over Temporary Contracts and Patrolling Roles Generate Doubts and Political Tension in the Carioca Public Safety Scenario.
The City Hall of Rio has Officially Announced the Creation of a New Elite Division of the Municipal Guard, Formed by Armed Agents Who Will Patrol the City.
According to the notice published in the Official Gazette, 600 effective municipal guards will be selected to make up the troop, divided into two groups of 300 agents each.
The Salary Is Notable for Exceeding R$ 13,000, More Than Double the Initial Salary of a Military Police Officer in the State, Which Currently Is R$ 5,200.
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In addition to the base salary, the agents will Receive a Compensation of R$ 10,283.48 for Armed Service, Significantly Increasing the Monthly Income of These Professionals.
This Salary Increase and the New Structure Are Causing Intense Debates About the Role of the Municipal Guard of Rio, the Hiring Model, and the Possible Consequences for Public Safety in the City.
The Project, Which Provides for the Creation of the Elite Troop, Was Approved in the First Vote at the City Council and Is Close to the Second Vote, Scheduled to Take Place After 7 PM, Respecting the Legal Deadline Between Sessions.
However, the City Council President, Councilman Carlo Caiado (PSD), Stated That the Subject May Not Be on the Agenda Immediately, Advocating for a More In-Depth Debate on the Armed Guard.
He Highlighted Critical Points Such as Temporary Hiring, the Use of Body Cameras, and the Right of Agents to Bring Weapons Home, Stating That These Issues Will Be Discussed Through Amendments to the Project.
For Caiado, “Public Safety Is the State’s Duty, but the Municipality Cannot Remain Silent”, and He Believes That the New Armed Guard Can Help Curb Minor Crimes in Sensitive Areas, Such as the Waterfront and Tourist Spots.
Temporary Hiring and Political Concerns
The Text Under Review Also Provides for the Hiring of Temporary Agents to Compose the Force, With Contracts Lasting Up to Six Years, Considering Five Annual Renewals.
In This Category, the Salary Forecast Is R$ 13,033, Including a Base Salary of R$ 1,813.01, a Risk Allowance of R$ 916.51, and an Additional for Armed Function of R$ 10,283.48.
This Possibility of Armed Temporary Agents Concerns Legislators, Such as Councilman Pedro Duarte (Novo), Who Demands Greater Transparency in the Selection Process and Warns of the Social and Operational Risks of This Measure.
Duarte Emphasizes That, Unlike the Municipal Guard, Military and Civil Police Officers Are Civil Servants, Which Guarantees Greater Stability and Control.
He Argues That Temporary Hiring, While Valid for Specific Events Like the Olympics, Should Not Be the Rule for Such a Specialized and Trained Troop.
Additionally, the Councilman Draws Attention to the Public Investment Necessary to Train These Agents, Citing the High Cost of Training, Ammunition, and Firearms.
“After Six Years, the Trained Agent Will Be Unemployed, Qualified in Weapon Use, and with a High Salary. Where Will This Qualified Labor Go? This Can Represent a Serious Social Risk,” Warns Duarte.
Salary Comparison with Municipal Guards in the Region
When Comparing the Salary of the New Elite Division of the Rio Municipal Guard with Other Municipal Guards in the Metropolitan Region, the Disparity Becomes Even More Evident.
In Nova Iguaçu, the Average Salary Is R$ 1,902.34, with a Transportation Allowance of R$ 242.
São Gonçalo Pays R$ 3,172.96, Campos dos Goytacazes R$ 2,189.62, Miguel Pereira R$ 2,212.12, and Niterói Offers R$ 4,858.28.
None of These Municipal Guards Approaches the Amount Exceeding R$ 13,000 That the New Troop from Rio Will Receive.
Details About the New Force and Planned Action
Although the Project Mentions the Possibility of Renaming the Corporation to “Municipal Security Force,” the City Hall of Rio de Janeiro Clarifies That the Municipal Guard Will Keep Its Name and Will Only Have the New Elite Division, Also Called the Municipal Force.
The Action of the New Troop Should Focus on Preventive Patrolling and Combating Minor Offenses, Especially Thefts and Robberies, in High Traffic Areas Such as the City Center and the Waterfront.
The Rio Municipal Guard Reported in a Statement That the Initial Salary of the Corporation Is R$ 3,316.32 and That the Last Public Competition Occurred in 2012.
According to the Corporation, the Hiring Regime Is Statutory, with Pension Contributions through Previ-Rio, the City Hall.
The Working Hours of the Municipal Guard Were Updated in 2023 by the City Council and Follow Three Approved Shifts: 40 Hours per Week on Weekdays; 12 Hours of Work Followed by 36 Hours of Rest; or 24 Hours of Work for 72 Hours of Rest.
Do You Think That the New Elite Division of the Rio Municipal Guard Will Be Able to Increase the Feeling of Safety Among the Population Without Causing Social Risks and Imbalances in the City’s Public Safety System?
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