Skilled Police Recruit Program

ACT Policing; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

ACT Policing is seeking experienced operational police members for the Skilled Police Program with a pathway to ACT Community Police Officer. The role starts with six months of general duty operations, then potential transfer to investigations, family violence, drugs and organised crime, communications, or judicial operations.

Eligibility includes Australian citizenship, 3+ years of policing, ability to obtain security clearances, a Diploma of Public Safety (Policing) or equivalent, and

Qualifications

• Australian Citizen required
• Minimum 3 years operational policing experience in an Australian jurisdiction
• Not separated from policing role for more than 5 years
• Detective designation is highly regarded
• Diploma of Public Safety (Policing) or equivalent required
• Current driver’s licence
• Ability to obtain/maintain Negative Vetting 1/2 clearance
• First Aid Certificate including CPR
• Evidence of ability to swim 100 metres freestyle non-stop
• Maintain satisfactory level of physical fitness and wellness

Responsibilities

• Undertake general duty operations during the Skilled Police Program
• Be deployed to roles across ACT Policing as opportunities arise (Investigations, Family Violence, Drugs, Communications, Judicial Operations)
• Contribute to protecting Australians by addressing serious, international and organised crime

Skills

Physical fitness

Swimming 100m

First Aid CPR

Driver's license

Security clearance readiness

Education

Diploma of Public Safety (Policing) or equivalent

Job description

ACT Policing is seeking experienced operational police members to protect Australians by outsmarting serious, complex, international and organised crime.

As an inclusive organisation, the ACT Policing provides opportunity for all Australians to fairly gain employment in the AFP. We appreciate that everyone is unique and acknowledge that diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making. To support our employees we also provide flexible work arrangements.

We break new ground every day and a career as a member of ACT Policing requires a diversity of skills and knowledge as well as an ability to combine innovation with policing to create intelligent action.

What is the Skilled Police Recruit Program?

The AFP is seeking lateral police candidates to undertake the Federal Police Skilled Police Program (SPP) and be placed in roles as an ACT Community Police Officer.

In this role, you can expect to complete 6 months of general duty operations before you have the ability to apply and be considered into other business areas within ACT Policing such as:

• Criminal Investigations
• Family Violence and Vulnerable People
• Drugs and Organised Crime
• Communications
• Judicial Operations

For more information about career opportunities within ACT Policing, please visit our website: ACT Skilled Policing Transfer

To be considered as an eligible Skilled Police candidate you must:

• be an Australian Citizen
• have a minimum of three years operational policing experience in an Australian jurisdiction
• have not been separated from your jurisdictional policing role for a period of more than five years
• have strong skills/experience relevant to one/multiple of those listed above (applicants that hold a Detective designation are highly regarded)
• hold a formal policing qualification such as a Diploma of Public Safety (Policing) or equivalent
• have a current driver's licence
• ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1/Negative Vetting 2 security clearance
• hold a First Aid Certificate including CPR (valid for entire training period)
• provide evidence of your ability to swim 100 metres freestyle non-stop and unaided
• ability to maintain a satisfactory level of physical fitness and wellness - AFP Health and Fitness

Remuneration Package

The AFP offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position. For further details, refer to the AFP Enterprise Agreement.

Members will commence with the AFP at a rank of up to Leading Senior Constable based on previous police service. Members who successfully complete SPP will be immediately deployed to roles based on organisational requirements (taking into account role and location preferences where possible).

Further Information

Visit our website to find out more about the Skilled Police Program.

Contact Information

All enquiries can be directed to the Sworn Recruitment team at [e-mail]