Ready to join our team?
Right from entry level, the role of a general duties police officer is challenging and rewarding.
If you are made for more, apply for an exciting career as a police officer, where no two days are the same.
Who we are looking for
Do you:
- have great communication and relationship building skills
- have a strong work ethic and good judgement
- have a drive to protect all parts of our diverse Victorian community
- have experience successfully managing a full-time workload, and,
- feel fit and healthy, and ready to take on anything?
Did you answer yes? Then we'd love you to apply to join our team.
Before you begin
For the best chance of success, make sure you have completed these steps.
- I have checked my eligibility
- I meet the entry requirements
- I understand the recruitment process.
Apply in three easy steps
Prepare what you need
You will need to submit an online application form, which includes your information and some longer written responses.
Here's what to have ready when you start:
- your personal details
- your employment history
- your education history
- any history of prior offences, traffic-related matters and/or police involvements.
Useful documents
Examples of useful documents you may need to reference in your application include:
- your birth certificate
- proof of citizenship, permanent residency, or a special category visa status (in the case of New Zealand)
- change of name documents (if applicable)
- valid Australian driver licence (provisional licences are acceptable)
- current first aid certificate.
Set yourself up for success
To apply with the best chance of success, we encourage you to:
- use a desktop or laptop in a quiet space to apply
- allow at least 45 minutes to complete your online application
- take your time to complete your application as we assess the content, grammar and spelling in your written responses
- be truthful about any prior offences.
Start your online application
Ready to begin? Start your online application journey in our careers portal.
Already begun your application? Log in to our portal to continue.
What happens after you submit your application
Our recruitment team will assess your online application and responses.
We invite applicants who pass the assessment to progress to the exam recruitment gateway.
On average, the recruitment process takes between 3-6 months to complete.
Previous policing experience
Prior policing experience from across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom may be recognised when applying for a role as a Victoria Police officer.
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