Paid training and Secure career

Regional incentives

Make a difference in your community

Are you ready to serve your own community and build a secure, long-term career?

South Australia Police (SAPOL) is now recruiting Police Cadets to train at the South Australia Police Academy in Taperoo and earn while you learn.

Whether you’re just finishing your studies, changing careers, or simply want more meaning in your work – this is your opportunity to assist your community and build a future with job security, growth and purpose.

What’s on offer:

9 months of paid, full-time training earning $69,108pa.

Salary increases to $80,190 upon graduation, plus shift allowances up to 23%.

6 weeks annual leave per year.

Regional postings may receive additional financial and accommodation incentives.

Pathway to over 40 specialist roles within SAPOL.

Ongoing professional development, job stability and clear career progression.

Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits.

About the role:
As a Police Cadet, you’ll undertake 9 months full-time paid training at the SAPOL Academy in Taperoo (Adelaide). Training combines classroom-based study with physical, practical and scenario-based learning, covering studies in law, policy and procedure. You’ll learn to respond to a range of real-world situations. This training will prepare you for a dynamic policing career where every day is different.

Once you graduate, you’ll work as a Probationary Constable and be deployed to an operational team. Your work may include:

Conducting mobile patrols and responding to emergency calls.

Investigating accidents, crimes, minor offences and public complaints, gathering evidence and investigating, arresting and interviewing suspects.

Engaging with community members at events.

Attending court.

Managing traffic and road safety operations.

Providing advice and assistance to victims of crime and their families.

Maintaining records and preparing reports.

Working closely with other policing sections and partner agencies to keep the community safe.

Graduates from regional locations may be eligible for placement in their home region, helping support your local community while developing your career.

As you gain experience, you’ll have access to ongoing training and a wide range of specialist pathways, including roles in investigations, dog operations, major crash, community engagement, road safety, prosecution, forensics, cybercrime and more.

We’re looking for people who are:

Good communicators and confident decision makers.

Calm under pressure and reliable.

Ready for a challenge and passionate about helping others.

Honest, respectful and resilient.

Eligibility requirements:

17 years or older at the time of application.

Australian/New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident.

Able to meet medical, fitness and background requirements.

Willing to carry and use operational safety equipment, including firearms.

Regional support available:

Regional applicants can complete early stages of the applications process online.

Regional and interstate applicants may be eligible for relocation support and cost-of-living allowances.

Onsite Academy accommodation may be available to approved applicants (pending availability).

Ready to start?
Your future belongs in blue. Apply today at achievemore.com.au