Accelerated Recruitment Program (for Experienced Constables or Re-appointees)
If you wish to have your current or previous policing experience in a compatible police jurisdiction recognised, then, the Northern Territory Police Accelerated Recruitment Program may be for you.
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| Applications Close 4 May 2012 |
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| Assessment Centres |
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| Selected Interstate Locations |
26 May 2012 |
| Tasmanian Applicants |
Online Testing |
| Darwin and Alice Springs |
27 May 2012 |
| Commencement |
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| Commencing |
8 October 2012 |
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Great Pay: For 2 years service $57,263 + 20% consolidated allowance + 5% GD's allowance. For 10 years or more service $65,778 + 20% consolidated allowance + 5% GDs allowance.
Applicants who have an interest and a willingness to serve in remote areas are encouraged to apply!
Minimum Requirements
To be eligible for the Northern Territory Police Force as an Experienced Constable or as a Re-appointee applicants must meet the following criteria;
- Have completed two years or more as a Police officer within Australia or New Zealand having obtained the Diploma of Public Safety (Policing), or equivalent.
- Have currency as a sworn member; if no longer a serving member any break in service will be considered on basis of prior length of service, the duration of the break and nature of employment during that break.
- Be either an Australian Citizen or have permanent residence status.
- Possess a current provisional or open manual drivers licence.
- Possess or have the ability to obtain the qualification Apply First Aid (HLTFA301B or HLTFA301C).
- Have a satisfactory police service record and be of good character (NT Police Integrity Guidelines).
- Be physically fit and healthy.
How do I apply?
To apply you must submit an Experienced Police Application and a Service Profile including required documentation. To find out more download the Experienced Police Information booklet.
Selection Process
If your initial application is approved the following selection processes will apply;
- Integrity/background checks will be performed to identify any criminal/traffic offences and conduct and complaint history as a serving police officer.
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Written Assessment
- Panel Interview
- Referee Checks
- Pre-employment medical assessment
Please note candidates who fail to meet the required standards are excluded from submitting an application for a period of 12 months.
Training
The Accelerated Recruitment Program is a ten week paid training course conducted in Darwin at the NTPFES College at Peter McAulay Centre, Berrimah. The course covers an introduction to NT legislation and NT Police policy and procedures, information systems, firearms, operational safety tactics training and includes physical training. After successful completion of the training course members will be posted to one of the four major centres (greater Darwin, Katherine, Tennnant Creek or Alice Springs) as determined in offer of employment.
(Members of the Northern Territory Police Force may be required to serve in any geographical location within the NT where a police presence is required.)
The Accelerated Recruitment Program includes a six month probation period and a requirement that members serve a minimum of twelve months in general duties before being eligible to apply for other positions.
If you have any questions relating to the Accelerated recruitment program, email NT Police Recruitment on pfesrecruitment@pfes.nt.gov.au or call 1800 005 099. Please include your full name, DOB, the entry pathway you are interested in and how you first became aware of NT Police Recruitment.