Join the NSW Police Force: Become a Police Officer!

Are you ready for a challenging and profoundly rewarding career making a real difference in the communities of New South Wales? The NSW Police Force is seeking highly motivated individuals with a strong commitment to public safety, ethics, and community service to join our ranks as Police Officers (Constables).

This is a dynamic, frontline role that serves as the foundation for over 200 career pathways, including specialist commands. We offer paid training, a supportive environment, and the opportunity to make a positive impact every day.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The role of a Police Officer in General Duties involves a broad spectrum of responsibilities. Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate skills and experience related to the following core areas:

Operational Policing and Law Enforcement

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service (e.g., domestic disputes, motor vehicle accidents, armed robberies, assaults, and critical incidents) as a first responder.

• Investigate and prosecute criminal offences by gathering facts, securing and examining crime scenes, collecting evidence, and interviewing victims, witnesses, and offenders.

• Apprehend offenders for various crimes, from minor traffic infringements to serious and indictable offences, maintaining public order and safety.

• Enforce traffic law and conduct high-visibility policing patrols in diverse locations (urban, rural, transport networks).

• Use, maintain, and account for issued equipment including firearms, vehicles, and communication gear in accordance with policy and procedure.

Community Safety and Engagement

• Maintain public order and safety by proactively patrolling areas and responding to incidents that affect community well-being.

• Provide advice and assistance to victims of crime and their families, demonstrating sensitivity and empathy.

• Engage with diverse community members to build trust, resolve disputes, and address community safety concerns (e.g., anti-social behaviour, drug and alcohol-affected people).

• Operate effectively under pressure and exercise sound judgement, de-escalation, and conflict resolution skills in volatile situations.

• Support planned operations and ad hoc incidents, including providing assistance during natural disasters (e.g., floods, bushfires).

Administration, Reporting, and Legal Process

• Prepare detailed and accurate reports, briefs of evidence, and statements (e.g., incident reports, diary entries, correspondence) to support operational tasks and investigations.

• Maintain and update Police databases and records of activity to ensure integrity of information.

• Prepare and give evidence in person in court proceedings (Local Court, Children's Court, Coroner's Court) when required, maintaining a high standard of professionalism and ethical conduct.

Benefits and Career Pathway

• Paid Training: Recruits receive a salary while undertaking training at the NSW Police Academy.

• Annual Leave: Generous leave entitlements (e.g., 9 weeks annual leave).

• Career Progression: Opportunity for transfer into over 200 specialist roles (e.g., Detectives, Dog Unit, Highway Patrol) after three years of general duties policing.

• Make a Difference: The chance to actively protect the vulnerable, reduce crime, and work with the community to ensure public safety.

APPLY NOW and start your journey to a career like no other.