Check out all the possibilities and career paths across policing, get an idea of what a day in the life looks like, as well as understand the expectations, perks and benefits of the job.
Future career opportunities
General duties police officers
Learn about the diverse roles and duties of a Victoria Police police officer in the community and day to day.
Specialist roles and areas for police officers
Explore the specialist roles, areas, and special units in Victoria Police that a police officer can follow after a period of general duties policing.
Country and regional policing
The unique opportunities, lifestyles, and extra financial benefits enjoyed by police members in country and rural areas.
Benefits, conduct and commitments
Police officer salary, leave, benefits and hours
Salary and benefits for police officers, as well as allowances, leave, flexible working arrangements, working hours and tax breaks.
Code of conduct, uniform and appearance
Victoria Police’s code of conduct and our policies on uniform, appearance, drugs and alcohol for police officers.
Victoria Police Real Stories
Watch: Police officer testimonials
What life as a police officer is like, told by the people who actually live it.
Listen: Victoria Police career podcasts
Podcasts to give you insight as life as a police officer, as told by real police officers.
Four steps to start your career as a police officer
1. Check your eligibility and suitability
Check you've got what it takes to become a police officer with this interactive quiz.
2. Meet our entry requirements
Get to know the entry requirements all police officer applicants must meet before applying.
3. Understand our recruitment process
What to expect in our recruitment process, including tests, interviews, and the entrance exam.
4. Apply to be a police officer
What to have ready, traits we look for, and how to start your application with us.
Already started your application?
Log in to our careers portal
Continue your police officer application by logging in to our careers portal.
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