Entry Level Recruit Program

ACT Policing; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Policing in Canberra is recruiting a Police Officer Recruit who will enter a structured training pathway to become a sworn officer, supporting frontline duties. You will be paid during six months of training and, after graduation, sworn in to commence operational duties in the ACT Policing team.

Eligibility includes Australian citizenship, minimum age 18, Year 10 certificate or higher, and a valid Australian driver’s licence. Training and selection processes apply.

Qualifications

• Be an Australian citizen.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have attained a minimum educational level of Year 10 Certificate or higher.
• Hold a valid Australian driver’s licence (P Plates accepted).

Responsibilities

• Enter a structured training pathway to become a sworn ACT Policing officer.
• Complete 6 months of paid training at the College.
• Graduate, be sworn in, and commence operational duties.

Education

Year 10 Certificate or higher

Australian citizenship

Valid Australian driver's licence

Job description

This is your entry point into a rewarding career, where everyday people do legendary work.

When registering your details, you will be asked to nominate your preferred role and location. Please select Police Officer - ACT Policing (based in Canberra) - for roles in ACT Policing.

What does being an ACT Policing Recruit mean?

As an ACT Policing Recruit, you'll enter a structured training pathway to become a sworn officer. Sworn officers are frontline ACT Policing members who wear a uniform, carry a firearm, and have legislated law enforcement powers. If successful, you will:

• Complete 6 months of paid training at the College
• Gain a nationally recognised qualification: POL50124 Diploma of Policing
• Undertake practical training including defensive tactics and driver training
• Graduate, be sworn in, and commence operational duties.

To be eligible, at the time of registering your details, you must:

• Be an Australian citizen
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have attained a minimum educational level of a Year 10 Certificate, or higher
• Hold a valid Australian driver’s licence (P Plates are accepted)

What's the selection process?

The AFP selection process is comprehensive and competitive. You'll be guided at each stage by our Recruitment team. Successful candidates are placed in a Merit Pool, from which you'll be offered a role on a particular recruit course. If successful, your start date will be determined by which recruit course you're assigned to. We run many courses throughout the year, and exactly which course you join is based on the location you apply for and accept at the time of your offer.

As a new recruit, you are paid to train, starting from $64,754. Following graduation, your salary will increase as per our Enterprise Agreement (EA). You can view further information on entry level recruit salaries and other benefits on our website.

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