Skilled Police Program

2 days ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE Full time $95,429 - $123,000 per year
It takes experienced police to tackle complex global crime.

The AFP is looking for experienced police to tackle complex crimes locally, nationally and internationally. With career progression, relocation assistance, and opportunities to grow, the AFP creates pathways to where you want to go.

The AFP recognises and rewards current and recent operational policing experience. Apply your policing skills to undertake the Federal Police Skilled Police Program and discover the legendary experiences you can have with the AFP.

Join the AFP as an airport police officer in Darwin.

If you want to continue using your community policing skills while contributing to Australian national security, an airport policing role with the AFP at Darwin Airport could be the perfect next step in your career.

AFP airport police officers keep Darwin Airport safe and combat crime that crosses national and international borders. Along with providing counter-terrorism, first response, airport police support broader AFP operations that target criminals across national and international borders.

The AFP will send you a permanent job offer before you start paid training at the AFP College in Canberra. The offer includes a deployment location, so you'll know where you'll be working after completing the Skilled Police Program.

When you join us, your starting salary reflects your prior experience. Officers are paid a starting salary from $95,429.62 per annum. This is inclusive of a base salary, 22% composite and Use of Force (UoF0) allowance*, plus overtime and penalties. Officers 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

To transfer to the AFP as a skilled police officer, you must:

  • be an Australian citizen
  • hold a Diploma of Public Safety (Policing) or equivalent qualification
  • have at least 3 years of operational policing experience in Australia
  • have worked in your Australian Policing role within the past 5 years
  • hold a valid Australian driver's licence
  • meet the AFP's character standards
  • hold or undergo a Negative Vetting 1 or 2 security clearance
  • be physically fit and healthy.

During our selection process, we'll ask for proof that you:

  • hold a current first aid and CPR certifications
  • have a police service history, including work in Australia in the past 5 years.

You may progress faster through our selection process if you have strong skills and experience related to a vacant position.

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:

  • Generous superannuation of 15.4%, including during all periods of parental leave.
  • 22% composite allowance on top of your annual base salary (depending on your work area placement).
  • 6 weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year.
  • 4 mandatory rest days per year.
  • 18 days of paid personal leave per year.
  • 18 weeks paid maternity leave + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay.
  • Opportunities to progress your career.
  • Relocation assistance once you have been offered a role (applicable only if you have accepted an offer for another state to relocate to after the completion of your training)
  • Health and wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention.
  • Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Ready to take your policing career to the next level? Transfer now to the AFP's Skilled Police Program.

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