Key Responsibilities

• Respond to community incidents including domestic disputes, motor vehicle accidents, assaults, and thefts
• Conduct proactive patrols to prevent crime and enhance community safety
• Engage professionally with members of the public, victims, and offenders
• Prepare accurate reports, statements, and evidence for court proceedings
• Apply NSW legislation, police powers, and operational procedures
• Work under supervision of a Field Training and Assessment Officer (FTAO) during initial deployment
• Maintain physical fitness, operational readiness, and ethical standards

Training Pathway

1. Professional Suitability Application Identity, background, integrity, and capability checks.

2. University Prepitory Program (UPP) Optional pre‑entry qualification.

3. Associate Degree in Applied Policing (ADAP) Delivered with Western Sydney University; includes academic and practical policing modules.

4. NSW Police Academy (Goulburn) Paid training during Session Two, including operational skills, law, communication, and scenario‑based learning.

5. Attestation & Deployment Graduates become Probationary Constables and commence on‑the‑job training.

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum age 18 years
• Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident
• NSW driver licence (minimum Red P‑plates held for 6 months)
• Meet NSWPF medical, psychological, and integrity standards
• Comply with NSWPF tattoo and appearance policies
• Honest disclosure of all background information

Physical Capacity Testing (PCT) Standards

• Hand grip strength: 30 kg each hand
• Prone bridge: 90 seconds
• Vertical jump: 30 cm
• Illinois agility test: ≤ 20 seconds
• Beep test: Level 7.1
• Push-ups: 25

Pay & Conditions

• Paid training during Academy Session Two (approx. $1,360/week gross)
• Accommodation and meals at the Academy provided
• 6 weeks annual leave once employed
• Access to extensive training, wellbeing support, and career development pathways

Deployment

Probationary Constables are posted across NSW, including metropolitan, regional, northern, southern, and western policing commands. Posting preferences are considered but not guaranteed.

Career Progression

• Probationary Constable – Year 1
• Constable – After completing probation
• Eligible for specialist pathways after approx. 3 years, including:
• Detectives
• Forensics
• Dog Unit
• Highway Patrol
• Marine Area Command
• Tactical Operations
• Youth Command
• Counter Terrorism

Core Capabilities

• Ethical decision‑making
• Community engagement
• Conflict resolution
• Physical and mental resilience
• Communication and teamwork
• Problem‑solving under pressure