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What we do
ACT Policing works with the community to address victim-based crime, threats to community safety, serious and organised crime, and road safety.
Our aim is to deliver a safe and secure environment for the Canberra community through policing activities on behalf of the ACT Government.
About us
ACT Policing has more than 900 staff committed to ensuring the delivery of policing services to the ACT as well as dedicated Police Volunteers.
As a police officer, you can make a positive difference to the lives of people in your community.
ACT Policing is the community policing arm of the Australian Federal Police (AFP), which means when a crime is committed in the ACT you are the first point of contact.
ACT Policing is responsible for providing quality and effective policing services to the ACT. We do this in partnership with the community and the ACT Government. Our mission is to keep the peace and preserve public safety within the ACT. We strive to deliver a professional, innovative and effective policing service in an ever changing environment.
Once you successfully complete your 24-week live-in recruit course at the AFP College in Canberra, you will become a constable of police and be deployed to one of five police stations to undertake general duties.
Career opportunities
Within ACT Policing there are options to specialise in areas such as:
- Community safety
- Family violence
- Drugs and organised crime
- Sexual assault
- Fraud
- Rural patrol
- Road policing
- Intelligence
- Crash investigations
- Emergency/disaster management.
ACT Policing also employs professional members to support operational teams. This includes areas such as:
- Human resources
- Finance and logistics
- Media and public engagement
- Ministerial and policy
- Administrative support
- Police Operations Centre
- Community liaison
- Member welfare.
We recognise that diversity creates a stronger and more effective organisation. All employees bring a range of experience, knowledge and insight, which is why we focus on maintaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve.
Where can your career take you?
All ACT Policing members are employed as part of the AFP, the career potential is far beyond community policing and the roles mentioned above. Once you are a member of the AFP there are many roles within reach locally, nationally and internationally not only as part of the AFP, but the Australian law enforcement sector more broadly. Visit the AFP jobs website to find out more.