Watch: Life as a police officer videos

Watch real Victoria Police officers share real stories about what life as a police officer looks like and how they knew they were made for more.

Senior Constable Hayley McDonald

Hayley shares how working in the Proactive Policing Unit allows her to work with the youth in her community in early intervention strategies.

Constable Tom Horsten

Tom shares how his various past job experiences helped in his transition to operational work as a police officer.

Senior Constable Amy Starzer

Working in regional Victoria allows Amy to develop new skills specific to the country region, such as conducting searches in the bushland.

Senior Constable Luci Saunders

Luci shares the range of areas she has worked in since joining Victoria Police at 21 years old.

Leading Senior Constable Dave Hatherly

Dave shares his incredible journey from general duties policing, to detective, to Tactical Flight Officer in Airwing.

Leading Senior Constable Leigh Johnson

Leigh is excited about moving home to Shepparton and the opportunity to transfer into country policing.

First Constable Paul Hogan

Paul switched careers later in life, choosing a job that would allow him more time with his young family.

Senior Sergeant Joshua Foo

Joshua's role in the Road Policing Command allows him to work both in the office and on the road.

First Constable Andrew Moreton

Andrew has found a sense of purpose supporting and working with young people through Victoria Police.

Constable Grace Rounds

Grace loves being part of the country community she works in.

Constable Katie Walker

Katie shares how her work in Victoria Police allows her to support her community.

Acting Senior Sergeant Julian Tang

Julian shares how he switched from mining to policing.

Assistant Commissioner Lauren Callaway

Lauren Callaway currently leads the family violence, sexual assault and child abuse responses for Victoria Police - Family Violence Command.