Become an ACT Policing Officer

Yes. Applications are being sought from across Australia and encouraged from all states and territories. Successful applicants will be required to live at the AFP College in Canberra during the recruit training and expected to move to Canberra upon successful completion of this training.

We are committed to providing a flexible work environment to meet the genuine operational requirements of the organisation and to accommodate, wherever possible, employee preferences to achieve a healthy work-life balance.

While our police recruits are deployed to roles with shift work requirements, there are a range of flexible work practice options available which may suit both the needs of the employee and the requirements of the workplace. These work practices include flexible working hours, compressed working hours and part time work.

On graduating from the recruit training program members will move into selected ACT police stations. After successfully completing the requirements within the AFP Workbooks and after a minimum period of 12 months, members will then be able to conclude their probation period.

Upon successful completion of the training program you will participate in a graduation ceremony at AFP Headquarters. Officers recite the oath or affirmation of office in front of the AFP Commissioner and invited family and friends. This ceremony will be the first time your status as constables of police will be formalised. You will also receive your AFP badge and warrant card.

Yes, it is an operational requirement for police members to carry a gun. You may also be required to carry a Conducted Electrical Weapon (commonly known as a ‘Taser’).

Information and examples of general aptitude testing (not specifically the ones used by the AFP) might be found in your local library or large bookshop. Technical information about aptitude and psychological testing can be found in university libraries. You can also do a general search on the internet.

ACT Policing is the community policing arm of the AFP. We deliver policing services to the ACT through a policing arrangement between the ACT and Commonwealth Governments.

This arrangement is of great benefit to the ACT and AFP, as we can multi-skill our members and provide them with greater career opportunities, training and exposure to local, national and international law enforcement.

You will generally be required to complete 5 years in ACT Policing to ensure you have acquired all of the foundational skills, knowledge and experience that a police officer needs prior to moving into other areas of the AFP.

Yes, you will be required to work a range of shifts including day, afternoon and night shifts including weekends. The shifts may vary in length; however, they will generally be 10 hour shifts. Visit the AFP jobs website to find out more.