Gardai say they are looking for recruits with a particular set of skills as they've opened a public competition looking for new trainees.
In a landmark revamp, they've also said they're revamping their uniform to allow for hijabs and turbans in a bid to attract more people from minority backgrounds.
The move comes as officials look to increase the force from 14,161 to 15,000 by 2021.
Speaking about the drive, commissioner Drew Harris said they will also be launching a campaign showing how everyday skills can transfer across to policing.
He also said the move to allow turbans and hjiabs comes as they want to increase diversity in the force.
He said: "We hope that this will encourage people from minority communities to join An Garda Síochána. We want to demonstrate to them that An Garda Síochána is an inclusive employer that is serious about becoming more diverse."
Harris went on to say that he wants the latest drive to appeal to people who may not have even considered the force previously - and that they want diversity not only in background, but also in skills."
He said: "We also know that we need to become a much more diverse organisation so that we properly reflect the society we serve.
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"That is why our campaign is focusing on people who might not have previously considered a career as a Garda member. They have the skills we need for a policing role, but they might not have thought they could transfer those to being a Garda. Fundamentally, we are looking for people who thrive on keeping people safe.
"Policing is a highly rewarding career where every day you can make a difference to the lives of individuals and communities. We want to encourage people from all walks of life to join us. We are looking for diversity not only in background, but also in skills.”
Garda trainee candidates can apply on www.publicjobs.ie until 3pm on April 24 2019.
