First Nations Community Constable — Paid Training

Theibr; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

Paid training

Opportunities for pay progression

Job summary

South Australia Police is seeking applications from First Nations Australians who want to make a real difference in communities. The Community Constable role provides frontline policing, supports police officers, and acts as a trusted link between community members and SA Police.

Training spans seven to eight months at the SA Police Academy, combining academy learning with on-the-job experience to build knowledge, practical skills and confidence to serve across South Australia.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be First Nations Australians and 17 years or older at time of application.
• Hold a C class Australian Driver's Licence.
• Meet medical, fitness and psychometric requirements.
• Able to complete operational training and carry and use safety equipment, including a firearm.
• Demonstrate ability to engage with First Nations communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide cultural advice to enhance policing and community engagement.
• Support police in operational responses, incidents, enquiries and preliminary investigations.
• Perform directed policing to prevent and detect crime and maintain public safety.
• Provide advice and support to police and community to resolve incidents safely.
• Assist in planning and conducting operations and investigations with cultural insight.
• Engage with local groups to support prevention initiatives.
• Undertake an active role in traffic policing and road safety campaigns.
• Support culturally informed policing through engagement with victims, offenders and youth processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Cultural awareness

Integrity

Patience

Tools

C class Australian Driver's Licence

Job description

South Australia Police is seeking applications from First Nations Australians who want to make a real difference in communities. The Community Constable role provides frontline policing, supports police officers, and acts as a trusted link between community members and SA Police.

Training spans seven to eight months at the SA Police Academy, combining academy learning with on-the-job experience to build knowledge, practical skills and confidence to serve across South Australia.