Secure your future in the the top end of Australia.

The AFP is expanding in Darwin. 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. Your role will include:

• performing high-visibility vehicle, foot, or bike patrols,
• providing static protection services,
• acting as a first responder in matters of national security,
• collate, retrieve and report on data for operational purposes.

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 accomodation and meals. If you successfully complete the course, you will be awarded a Certificate IV in Protective Services. Following graduation from the AFP College, PSOs are paid a starting salary of $75,960 per annum. This is inclusive of a base salary and 22% composite. Penalties and overtime are paid in addition. 15.4% superannuation will also be paid, including during all periods of maternity leave.

As a Police Officer, you'll investigate and prevent crime to keep Australia, and Australian interests overseas, safe. Your day-to-day work will be challenging and rewarding, including:

• working on complex investigations, often with international partners
• using information and evidence to determine the approproate law-enforcement response
• interviewing witnesses and suspects
• collecting, preparing and presenting evidence to the courts
• working across teams, alongside people in the many different roles in the AFP
• collaborating with other police forces, at home and abroad.

AFP Police officers get paid to train at the AFP College over 24 weeks, including meals and accommodation. On successful completion of training, you will be awarded a Diploma of Policing. Following graduation from the AFP College, Police Officers will receive a starting salary of $84,833 per annum. This is inclusive of a base salary and 22% composite. Penalties and overtime are paid in addition.

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:

• 6 weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year
• 4 mandatory rest days per year
• 18 days of paid personal leave per year
• Generous superannuation of 15.4%
  18 weeks of paid maternity leave + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay
• Get paid to train at the AFP College + accomodation & meals
• Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement
• 40 hour working week – know your roster in advance
• Health & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities

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

Eligibility

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.
• Have attained a minimum educational level of a Year 10 Certificate, or higher.
• Hold a valid Australian driver’s licence (P Plates are accepted).
• Provide evidence that you can swim 100 metres freestyle, have a current First Aid and CPR certifications.