Protective Service Officer (Sworn) — Fast-Track Training

Australian Federal Police; Canberra; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

National qualifications

Defensive driver training

Job summary

The Australian Federal Police is recruiting Protective Service Officers, including ACT Community Policing based in Canberra, with priority locations to speed up recruitment. Successful applicants enter a structured training path, with 4–6 months of paid training at the College and a nationally recognised qualification such as POL50124 or POL41225.

Sworn officers will wear a uniform, carry a firearm, and have law enforcement powers.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Apply for priority locations to progress through recruitment.
• Complete paid training at the College (4–6 months).
• Earn a nationally recognised qualification: POL50124 Diploma of Policing or POL41225 Certificate IV in Protective Services.
• Graduate, be sworn in, and commence operational duties.

Skills

Citizen

18+

Driver's licence

Good character

Education

Year 10 certificate or higher

Job description

The Australian Federal Police is recruiting Protective Service Officers, including ACT Community Policing based in Canberra, with priority locations to speed up recruitment. Successful applicants enter a structured training path, with 4–6 months of paid training at the College and a nationally recognised qualification such as POL50124 or POL41225.

Sworn officers will wear a uniform, carry a firearm, and have law enforcement powers.