WA Police Officer

WA Police Officer (Entry Level)

$71,623 during training, increasing to $91,230 upon completion of training| Full-time

Job Summary

A career with the WA Police Force is a career with purpose. Whether you're drawn to city streets or regional towns, you'll help keep Western Australia safe every day. We'll give you the tools, training and support to succeed so you can grow as a professional and as a person.

We offer you:

· Paid 28-week recruit training at the WA Police Academy

· Upon graduation, appointment as a Probationary Constable with an 18 month on the job development phase to build your policing skills, and leading to a Diploma in Policing

· Once you have gained general policing experience, you can move into a variety of roles such as detective, traffic and technical roles

· Job security and clear pathways for future progression

Join us and build a career that protects and serves the community while offering long-term stability and development.

About WA Police Force

The WA Police Force is responsible for the largest policing jurisdiction in the world—spanning vibrant cities, regional centres and remote outback communities.

Our focus is on rapid, high-quality response, visible policing and community-centred service that builds public trust.

Our vision: To be an exceptional police force for our community.

Our mission: To provide trusted and valued policing for Western Australia.

Our values: Duty, Teamwork, Integrity and Care.

Our policing fundamentals:

· Timely and quality responses to calls for help

· High visibility policing

· Respectful engagement

· Victim safety

· Timely and quality investigations

· Accountable prosecutions

Responsibilities and Duties

As a police officer with the WA Police Force, you will:

· Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents

· Enforce laws, maintain public order and safety

· Protect life and property

· Prevent, detect and prosecute crime

· Conduct investigations, gather evidence and prepare case files

· Engage with diverse communities to build trust and visibility

· Participate in patrols, traffic duties and crime prevention initiatives

· Maintain accurate reports and records

· Support victims and ensure high standards of service delivery

Requirements

To be eligible to apply you must:

· Be at least 17 years and 6 months old

· Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident

· Hold a current Manual "C" or Automatic "C-A" class Driver's licence with no more than eight demerit points

o A provisional licence is acceptable if you have no more than two demerit points in the first year and five demerit points in the second year

What We Offer

Pay and benefits:

· Competitive salary with overtime and shift penalties

· 6 weeks paid annual leave, plus additional leave options

· 12% employer superannuation contributions (in addition to base salary)

Career benefits:

· 28 weeks paid recruit training at the WA Police Academy

· 18 months on the job Probationary Constable development program

· Clear pathways for career progression and personal development

· Opportunities for regional deployment with additional incentives

Apply Now

If you value community service and want a career with purpose, you belong in the WA Police Force. Apply today and help make a real difference across Western Australia.

Learn more at:

Job type: Full-time

Salary: $71,623 during training, increasing to $91,230 upon completion of training

Training location: WA Police Academy, Joondalup WA

Deployment: Post-training deployment to Perth metropolitan area (regional deployment options available)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $71,623.00 – $91,230.00 per year

Work Location: In person