What does a Cadet do?
As a Cadet, you'll be introduced into the world of policing. During this program you'll gain insight and experience into life as a Police Officer, all while being supported, guided and mentored along the way.
Following training at the WA Police Academy, Cadets will be deployed to stations throughout Western Australia, where they will assist Police Officers in their work.
Aboriginal Cadets Pathway
The WA Police Force offers 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.
This pathway offers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, aged 17-25, the opportunity to start their policing journeys in a culturally-safe, supportive environment, with peers and mentors who understand what it is like to be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and the impact of culture, community and Country on policing.
The Aboriginal Cadet pathway runs alongside the Cadet program.
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Eligibility & Recruitment
The Cadet program starts with an online application. From there, you'll move through a series of assessments before being selected for training at the WA Police Academy.
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Training & On the Job
The Cadet program combines hands-on training at the WA Police Academy with real experience working alongside Police Officers across metropolitan Western Australia.
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START YOUR JOURNEY WITH THE WA POLICE FORCE
Start your journey with the WA Police Force
Start your journey with the WA Police Force as a Cadet. You'll start your career training at the WA Police Academy, and learn about the world of policing through our supportive team of trainers before being deployed to a station to assist Police Officers.
Mentors to support you
You will be supported and guided through every stage of your policing career, by peers, mentors and subject matters experts from across the WA Police Force.
Find your calling
With plenty of career opportunities available as you progress, being a Cadet provides you the opportunity to find your calling within the WA Police Force, before you become a Police Officer.
Your questions answered
What is the difference between a Cadet and a Police Officer?
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 exciting policing journey, providing invaluable insights and experience.
As a Cadet what subjects should I be studying and what grades do I need?
There are no specific subjects or grades required in order to submit an application. The Police Entrance Evaluation (PEE) will assess your relevant academic ability.
What is the process of becoming an Entry-level Police Officer from a Cadet?
You must achieve satisfactory performance appraisals as a cadet, meet the recruit entry requirements (including integrity check, police entrance evaluation, psychological evaluation, physical performance evaluation and panel interview) and be in possession of a valid driver's licence.