Join the Team
It takes a variety of talents, backgrounds, experience and personalities to create a strong, cohesive team.
Explore the variety of pathways you can take to become part of the WA Police Force.
If you are looking to begin a career in policing you will undergo 28-weeks of paid training. You will then learn on the job for 18-months to build the foundational skills of a Police Officer.
It's not too late to reignite your career. If you have been a Police Officer within the last five years and have completed your probationary service, you can apply now to rejoin the WA Police Force.
If you are currently a Police Officer in another Australian state or New Zealand, opportunities are available. We value and recognise your skills and experience, enabling you to continue your policing career in WA.
Looking for a new beat? The Western Australia Police Force is accepting applications from current Police Officers in the United Kingdom and Ireland to make the jump and join our team.
Police Auxiliary Officers support and help Police Officers. You'll receive comprehensive paid training to learn skills and requirements of the job.
As a Cadet, you'll dip your toe into the world of policing. During this program you'll gain real insights and experience into life with the WA Police Force, all while being mentored and supported along the way.
Police Officers, unlike Cadets, have powers to make arrests and are permitted to carry weapons. Cadets primarily assist Police Officers in their day-to-day duties. Joining the Cadet Program can be the start of your policing journey, providing invaluable insights and experience.
We offer a dedicated, specialised and supportive Cadet program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who want to explore career options and possibilities at the WA Police Force.
We offer a dedicated, specialised and supportive Cadet program for young people who want to explore career options and possibilities at the WA Police Force.
Community Liaison Officers encourage positive engagement and collaboration between the Police Force, Aboriginal Community and Stakeholders to promote greater safety and reduction in crime.