Skilled Police Recruit Program: Lateral Officer Path

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 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