Did you know? ACT Policing is the community policing arm of the Australian Federal Police (AFP). We are responsible for providing quality and effective policing services to the ACT. We do this in partnership with the community and the ACT Government. Our mission is to keep the peace and preserve public safety within the ACT. We strive to deliver a professional, innovative and effective policing service in an ever-changing environment for the ACT community. Working for ACT Policing provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a significant impact on the people of Australia. We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including: Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year additional paid Christmas stand down. 4 extra mandatory leave rest days per year. 18 days of paid personal leave per year. Generous superannuation of 15.4% 18 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay. Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement. Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance. Health & wellbeing services - with a focus on early intervention, education, and prevention. Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities. The key duties of the position include What you'll do ACT Policing works with the community to address victim-based crime, threats to community safety, serious and organised crime, and road safety. Our aim is to deliver a safe and secure environment for the Canberra community through policing activities on behalf of the ACT Government. As an ACT Policing officer, you can make a positive difference to the lives of people in the community. When a crime is committed in the ACT you are the first point of contact. Day-to-day, you will: patrol the Canberra community and respond to incidents. deal with crimes such as robbery, drug offences, family violence and traffic incidents. proactively engage with the Canberra community. Over time, you will have the opportunity to specialise in a range of roles including: community safety family violence major crime, such as drugs, organised crime, and homicide sexual assault fraud rural patrol road policing intelligence crash investigations emergency and disaster management. After you complete your 24-week live-in recruit training at the AFP College in Canberra, you will become a police constable. You will be deployed to one of 5 local police stations across Canberra to undertake general duties. Upon graduation from the College, ACT Policing Officers will receive $84,833 (inclusive of a base salary and 22% composite), plus penalties and overtime. You will also receive 15.4% superannuation, including during all periods of maternity leave. Watch this video to learn more about ACT Policing.
