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Experienced Police Officer - Relocate to QLD Police & Corrections (Government & Defence)
Full time
Prior experience attracts higher pay up to $130k
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is a dynamic, community-focused organisation.
Together we keep the people, places and communities of Queensland safe through excellence in policing and community safety services.
We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and sustainable workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Join us in building a safer and more resilient Queensland.
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Bring your previous policing experience to Queensland and enjoy over 300 days of sunshine, award-winning beaches, and ancient rainforests.
From our pristine coastline to bustling cities and quintessential remote towns, discover a career and lifestyle as diverse as the Queensland communities you will serve.
About the role The QPS invites applications from individuals with previous policing experience in interstate and international policing jurisdictions.
Your experience could see you fast-tracked to the frontline through our 18-week Police Abridged Competency Education (PACE) program, building on your existing frontline policing experience.
A career with the QPS offers paid training, ongoing development and opportunities in specialist units and leadership roles.
Our officers are on the frontline, managing everything from crime prevention and emergency response to community engagement and public safety.
Conduct operational patrols, respond to and investigate incidents, maintain public order, prepare and present evidence.Use a variety of methods to gather, organise and analyse information.Support operational responsibilities through administrative duties, correspondence, and reporting.Skills & experience To be eligible for the fast-tracked PACE Program you must meet the following criteria:
Current or recently resigned police officerMinimum of 2 years policing experienceMaximum of 5 years since resigningYears of operational policing experience is greater than years since resigning.If your experience is not applicable or recent, you may need to undertake the 36-week mainstream Recruit Training Program to ensure you meet the standard of the QPS.
Your experience will be recognised in terms of salary, even if you need to undertake the mainstream recruit training.
Diversity & Inclusion As an equal opportunity employer, the QPS recognises that modern policing in a culturally diverse society requires officers who reflect the state's gender, cultural, linguistic and regional diversity.
We do this by embracing inclusion and diversity within all our workplaces to build cultures and values that reflect the way we do business.
The QPS offers generous superannuation, shift work, part-time arrangements and parental leave amongst its work/life principles and policies.
Applicants with recent and relevant policing experience may be eligible for:
Higher pay from day one at the police academyAUD$20,000 in relocation supportPay which is greater than standard recruitsThis could be over AUD$4,000 per fortnight as a recruit, and up to AUD$130,000 per annum as a First Year Constable.Our other benefits include:
Work/life balance: A 38-hour working week means 9 days off in every 28-day roster – ample time to savour Queensland's idyllic weather, active lifestyle, and rich culture.Allowances and leave: 6 weeks recreation leave per year; 13 weeks long service leave after 10 years of service; paid parental leave; additional travel allowances and financial incentives for officers working in remote areas.How to apply To assess your prior experience & eligibility to apply, simply click the 'Apply' button on this ad, and you'll be taken to the Queensland Police Recruit website to get started!
If you don't have current policing experience, we still want to hear from you.
You could be eligible to undertake the 36-week mainstream Recruit Training Program.
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