Protective Service Officer

The AFP is expanding in Western Australia (WA), with new opportunities available in Perth. If you are motivated to escape the mundane and do something different, the AFP has a role for you. As a Protective Service Officer (PSO), you will detect, deter and disrupt any criminal activity and respond to criminal and national security threats.

You'll use specialist capabilities and data to keep people and places safe. This includes providing:

      highly visible uniformed security at Defence sites and Perth Airport

      operational planning, delivery for special events and protests

      first-response capabilities, including enhanced counter-terrorism first response (CTFR)

      intelligence-led, risk-based targeted activities

      stakeholder engagement and partnership building.

The AFP's Western Commend has its headquarters based in Perth and is made up of sworn, specialist and support staff. At Western Command, protective service officers deliver enhanced protection at:

      Submarine Rotational Force West, HMAS Stirling – leading intelligence-led preventative operations to deter, detect and defeat

      Dignitary Protection Unit – protecting foreign consulates, internationally protected persons, Australian high officer holders and other Commonwealth interests

      Perth Airport – maintaining aviation security.

As a PSO, there is no need to commit to years of study and a HECS debt. You will get paid to train over 15 weeks, including accommodation and meals. If you successfully complete the course, you will be awarded a Certificate IV in Protective Services. Following graduation from the AFP College in Canberra, PSOs are paid a starting salary of $78,960.86 per annum. This is inclusive of a base salary, 22% composite and Use of Force (UoF) allowance*, plus overtime and penalties. PSOs also receive 15.4% superannuation, including during all periods of maternity leave.

*The annual payment of the UoF allowance is dependent on members successfully holding and maintaining a UoF certification.

Eligibility

All applicants are required to submit their interest by clicking 'Apply'. Please ensure that you meet the minimum entry standards at the time you submit your application.

To apply for this role, you must:

      Be an Australian citizen.

      Be 18 years of age or older.

Education:

• Hold a Year 10 Certificate + 2 years of work experience, OR

• Hold a Year 10 Certificate + a nationally recognised vocational education, qualification Certificate III level or higher, OR

• Hold a Year 12 Certificate, OR

• Hold a vocational education qualification / tertiary qualification Diploma level or higher.

      Hold a valid Australian driver's licence (P Plates are accepted however, if you have a learner's licence, please wait to apply once you have your provisional licence).

      Provide evidence that you can swim 100 meters freestyle, have a current First Aid and CPR certifications.

Benefits

Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions, including:

weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year

mandatory rest days per year

days of paid personal leave per year

      generous superannuation of 15.4%

weeks paid maternity leave + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay.

      get paid to train at the AFP College + accommodation & meals (Base salary $62,263 during the 15-week training course)

      generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement

hour working week – know your roster in advance

      health and wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention

      access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Ready to make a difference in Perth? Submit your interest by clicking 'Apply'