Register of Interest - Skilled Police Recruit Program

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JOB TITLE - Police - Lateral Recruit Program Register of Interest

LOCATION - Various Locations

AFP BAND & SALARY-Broadband 3.3 – 5.3 (Policing) $74,853 - $102,927

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 9606

CONTACT OFFICER - Sworn Recruitment, email:

Please note: this Recruitment process will be used to collect your interest in becoming a Skilled Police recruit. You will be contacted when we are running a skilled police program, and applications will be progressed based on the business needs at the time.

Register of Interest is now open

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is seeking experienced operational police members to protect Australians by outsmarting serious, complex, international and organised crime.

What is the Skilled Police Recruit Program?

The AFP is seeking lateral police candidates to undertake the Federal Police Skilled Police Program (SPP) and be placed in various roles across Australia including:

1. ACT Community Police Officers - in this position, you can expect to complete 6 months of general duty operations before having the ability to transition into specialist investigation units in the ACT such as:

• Criminal Investigations
• Family Violence and Vulnerable people
• Drugs and organised crime
• Fraud
• Intelligence
• Communications and Judicial Operations

2. National Airport Uniform Policing - in this role you will provide an operational response to a range of AFP operations, including protective security specific to airports around Australia.

3. National Investigations - in this role you will investigate and prevent crimes against the Commonwealth. This position is based in major capital cities around Australia and includes specialist areas such as:

• Criminal investigations into serious and organised crime
• Counter terrorism
• People smuggling
• Cyber crime
• Surveillance & Covert
• Fraud & Economic Crime
• Police Driver Trainers
• Intelligence

Our ideal candidate

Eligibility:

• be an Australian Citizen.
• have a minimum of three years operational policing experience in an Australian jurisdiction
• have not been separated from your jurisdictional policing role for a period of more than five years
• have strong skills/experience relevant to one/multiple of those listed above. Applicants that hold a Detective designation are highly regarded.
• hold a formal policing qualification such as a Diploma of Public Safety (Policing) or equivalent.
• have a current driver's licence.
• proof of a minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations (or one dose if the Janssen vaccine was used) will be required if an offer of employment is made.

Essential Requirements:

• ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1/Negative Vetting 2 security clearance.
• hold a First Aid Certificate including CPR (valid for entire training period);
• provide evidence of your ability to swim 100 metres freestyle non-stop and unaided.
• ability to maintain a satisfactory level of physical fitness and wellness.

What documents are required to apply?

• Resume/CV - This will form the basis for determining your suitability against the position requirements and give the panel a clear outline of your current knowledge and qualifications along with previous experiences. Please include your work history, responsibilities and achievements.
• Proof of Australian Citizenship – Upload evidence of a valid Australian Passport or Birth Certificate.
• Current Drivers Licence (front and back) – Include a photocopy of both the front and back of your Australian drivers’ licence.
• Education Certificates – Must include your Diploma of Policing Certificate or equivalent.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status – Evidence uploaded from your MyGov profile.

What is the recruitment process?

1. Initial application including eligibility documentation.
2. Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ) and Traffic History assessment.
3. Security Vetting Process and integrity check.
4. Medical and Psychological Assessment.
5. Interview.
6. Pre-course documentation.
7. Merit Pool.

Once you have submitted your application, please continue to monitor your email address for updates and invitations from recruitment to complete the various recruitment stages. You may be contacted directly by business areas in relation to your application.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion is an operational priority for the Australian Federal Police (AFP). To be an effective police force, we must be reflective of the community we serve, working across languages, cultures and transnational borders.

Remuneration Package

The AFP offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.

Lateral Recruit - Further Information

To find out further information about Lateral Recruitment visit our website.

Apply online

Applications must be submitted online through our Recruitment Portal.

Contact Information

All enquiries can be directed to the AFP Recruitment Team's email:

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