Eligibility: Open to Everyone South Australia
Police– Police Officer Now is the time to consider a career with South Australia Police
(SAPOL)
We are currently seeking new and experienced Police
Officers with at least 3 years full time experience to join
SAPOL.
If you are an experienced Police Officer we are currently
offering incentives to relocate to South Australia and join SAPOL.
We will also recognise your previous years of service and offer
attractive remuneration upon permanent appointment.
We are looking to find people who represent our values, the
vastly diverse backgrounds in our community, and who are seeking a
new and exciting career.
At SAPOL, we believe everyone has unique skills and abilities.
Your contribution as a Police Officer will help continue to build
on the strong foundations that have seen us remain contemporary and
highly regarded policing organisation.
These are exciting times as
SAPOL develops new initiatives across our people, operations and
technology portfolios.
About the role: The role will be a full-time police officer position within the
South Australia Police.
You will be joining a team who truly makes
a difference enabling safer communities in South Australia.
We are
seeking people with varied life experiences and cultural
backgrounds, which reflect the diversity of our community.
First
Nations people and people with culturally and linguistically
diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
To be successful in this role, you will be: A strong communicator who is able to effectively resolve conflict.
A confident and decisive problem-solver, able to think on your feet.
Honest and reliable.
Courageous.
Patient, resilient and respectful.
Training with SAPOL will be undertaken at our Police Academy at
Taperoo and will combine academic studies in law, policy and
procedure with practical and physical training.
After successfully completing your training you will be part of
a team who provide frontline services to the community, which will
include mobile patrols to prevent and detect crime, maintaining law
and order and undertaking an active role in traffic policing and
road safety campaigns.
Some of the key tasks you will perform in this role include: Preventing, detecting and investigating offences in areas such as street offences, family violence, traffic, drugs and alcohol.
Securing and examining crime scenes and accidents to locate and obtain evidence.
Maintaining public safety.
General Patrols in identified areas to minimise the potential for public disturbance and crime.
Investigating accidents, crimes, minor offences and public complaints.
Gathering evidence and investigating, arresting and interviewing suspects.
Testing persons suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and issuing infringement notices for traffic offences.
Directing and controlling traffic at congested areas.
Attending at community engagement events.
Providing advice and assistance to victims of crime and their families.
Maintaining records and preparing reports.
Attending court.
You will then have the opportunity for further training, with
more than 40 professional specialities - no matter where your
interests lie, you will be sure to find a role that is the right
fit for you.
Upon permanent appointment the rate of remuneration will be
based on an assessment of prior service.
Recruits with demonstrated
police experience may be appointed at a level commensurate with
their expertise, up to the rank of Senior Constable.
The expected
salary range will be $96,000-$112,000, inclusive of shift penalties
and depending on experience and classification.
You will have
access to many benefits and opportunities for personal and
professional growth and development, with job security and clear
career pathways with generous salaries.
To serve as a South Australian Police Officer, you must be: 18 years or older at the time of application.
An Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident.
Able to meet medical, fitness and psychometric requirements.
Able to complete operational training and be willing to carry
and use operational safety equipment, including a firearm.
To find out more about the eligibility
criteria, recruitment
process, training, career
development and salaries or to apply
now, visit Please contact SAPOL Talent Acquisition Section on (08)
7322 3353 or @