If you are referring to Joseph Ratzinger, the father of Benedict, he was a police officer. If you are referring to Benedict, before he was pope he was a cardinal and member of the Roman Curia.
Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger is the birth name of Pope Benedict XVI.
Joseph Alois Ratzinger was the third and youngest child of Joseph Ratzinger, Sr., a police officer, and Maria Ratzinger (née Peintner).
Pope Benedict XVI, who is now retired, was named Joseph Alois Ratzinger.
He was named Josef Alois Ratzinger at birth.
Yes, Georg Ratzinger is still alive as of January 2015.
Popes do not choose a surname when elected to the papacy. Before elected, though, Benedict XVI's name was Joseph Ratzinger.
Joseph Ratzinger, Sr.and Maria Ratzinger (née Peintner)
The cast of Joseph Ratzinger - Die Jugend des Papstes - 2005 includes: Pope Benedict XVI as himself Georg Ratzinger as himself
Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger
He was named Josef Alois Ratzinger at birth.
Pope Benedict was born Josef Alois Ratzinger.
His title was Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger and Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith as well as dean of the College of Cardinals.