The WA Police Force
The Western Australia Police Force is made up of more than 9,000 dedicated employees, united by a shared commitment to keeping our communities safe, including Police Officers, Police Auxiliary Officers, Cadets, Community Liaison Officers, Police Staff and more.
The Western Australia Police Force is led by Police Commissioner Col Blanch APM, who guides the organisation in its continued dedication to serving the people of Western Australia.
Where We Operate
The WA Police Force manage 200 Police facilities throughout Western Australia, covering 15 policing districts and 2.5 million square kilometres.
The largest policing jurisdiction in the world, WA Police Officers can be found as far North as Kununurra in the Pilbara, to Albany and Esperance in the South, and all the regions in between.
Roles with the WA Police Force
The Western Australia Police Force offers a diverse range of careers, each playing a vital part in serving and protecting our community.
Police Officers
The frontline of the Force. Police Officers respond to incidents, conduct investigations, build community relationships, and uphold the law across Western Australia.
Police Auxiliary Officers
Working alongside Police Officers, Auxiliary Officers provide essential operational support across a variety of frontline functions, helping to keep communities safe every day.
Cadets
Cadets are the next generation of policing. Through training, development and hands-on experience in Police Stations throughout Western Australia, they build the skills and knowledge needed to become the officers of tomorrow.
Community Liaison Officers
Community Liaison Officers play a vital role in building trust and understanding between the WA Police Force and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities in Western Australia.
A Force That Reflects the Community
Members of the WA Police Force come from all walks of life - but when putting on the uniform, they reflect and serve the diverse communities they are proud to be a part of.
Our Stories
“During training it was good to be able to bounce off each other if one of us [brothers] was having trouble with something. It was great to catch up at the end of the day to chat about what we did and what we learned.”
“I’ve experienced a lot of great things over the years with the WA Police Force, but being given the opportunity to learn to ride a horse, get paid to do it... It’s certainly not something I would have envisaged when I joined!”
"If you’re thinking about joining the WA Police Force, just give it a go. You’ll get to work with some wonderful people and you’ll make lifelong friends. Not only with your work colleagues but the amazing people you help along the way."