Northern Territory
Police

Constable

Policing in the Northern Territory offers an experience unlike that of any other Police Force in Australia, it demands many skills both physical and mental. Working as a Territory police officer is much more than a job, it’s a rewarding career and lifestyle choice. If you think you have what it takes, apply today!

Minimum Requirements

• At the commencement of training be 18 years of age
• Be either an Australian Citizen or have permanent residence status
• Have either; a Senior Secondary Certificate (Year 12 or equivalent); or a completed trade certificate; or be able to demonstrate considerable employment experience, life skills and interaction with a variety of people.
• Possess a current provisional or open drivers licence to drive a manual vehicle
• Have general computing skills
• Have the ability to swim 200m without interruption
• Possess or have the ability to obtain Apply First Aid (HLTF301B) or (HLTF301C) qualification
• Be of good character (NT Police Recruitment Integrity Guidelines)

How do I apply?

To apply you must submit a Constable Application along with the required supporting documents, to find out more download the Constable Application booklet.

Selection Process

If your initial application is approved the following processes will follow:

• Integrity background checks will be performed to identify any criminal/traffic offences
• Physical Fitness and 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 twelve months.)

Training

The Recruit Constable training course is a 30 week course held at the Northern Territory Police Fire and Emergency Services College at Peter McAulay Centre Darwin. Recruits are provided the initial induction and instruction into the NT Police Force and are paid for the duration of their training. The course is demanding mentally and physically and involves learning Legislation, Physical Training, Operational Safety Tactics Training, Driver Training, Information Systems training and much more. After successful completion of the course members will be posted to one of four regional centres (Darwin, Katherine, Alice Springs or Tennant Creek), where a further 18 months of probation is served. On successful completion of probation members receive the Diploma of Public Safety (Policing).

Please note, members of the Northern Territory Police Force may be required to serve in any geographical location within the Northern Territory where a Police presence is required.

If you have any questions about a Constable application please call 1800 005 099 or send an e-mail to pfesrecruitment@pfes.nt.gov.au. Please include your full name, DOB, how you heard about NT Police Recruitment and the entry pathway/s you are interested in.