Police Officer
OSCA 451331·ANZSCO 441312
47,700
7.8%
28.6%
40 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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Police Officer is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
Courses linked to this job include Diploma of Policing, Advanced Diploma of Surveillance, Advanced Diploma of Police Investigation, and Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue).
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About this career
Maintains public order, protects life and property, prevents anti-social behaviour, and enforces laws by patrolling public areas, responding to reports of offences, and arresting suspected offenders.
What they typically do
- Patrols public areas to engage with the community and gather information to prevent crime and improve public safety in accordance with legislation
- Attends emergency calls, accidents and incidents, and manages the scene to preserve evidence
- Identifies unsafe driver behaviour, records vehicle speeds, conducts vehicle stops and pullovers, and tests drivers suspected of drug and alcohol use
- Assesses situations to determine if an offence has been committed and arrests suspected offenders
- Conducts initial investigations, including gathering evidence, conducting interviews and undertaking searches
- Manages people in police care or custody
- Engages with individuals and the community to identify police services options to support their needs
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Police Officer.
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Diploma of Policing
POL50124 · AQF 5 · 4 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Surveillance
POL62422 · AQF 6 · 2 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Police Investigation
POL65125 · AQF 6 · 3 providers
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Certificate III in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue)
PUA30322 · AQF 3 · 6 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Police Witness Protection
POL60521 · AQF 6 · 0 providers
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Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community Policing
POL30125 · AQF 3 · 0 providers
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Graduate Certificate in Police Management
POL80225 · AQF 8 · 1 providers
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Certificate IV in Protective Services
POL41225 · AQF 4 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Policing
11000NAT · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Certificate IV in Technical Surveillance
11211NAT · AQF 4 · 1 providers
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Certificate IV in Public Safety (Aquatic Search and Rescue Management)
PUA42619 · AQF 4 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Police Close Personal Protection
POL60121 · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Police Supervision
POL60118 · AQF 6 · 0 providers
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Graduate Certificate in Police Prosecution
POL87125 · AQF 8 · 1 providers
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Diploma of Crash Investigation
POL50125 · AQF 5 · 0 providers
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Diploma of Crash Analysis
POL50325 · AQF 5 · 0 providers
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Diploma of Police Bomb Technical Response
POL50226 · AQF 5 · 0 providers
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Diploma of Police Search and Rescue Coordination
POL50726 · AQF 5 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Police Search and Rescue Management
POL60626 · AQF 6 · 0 providers