Training at the Academy
You'll begin your policing journey as a recruit at the WA Police Academy, undergoing 28-weeks of extensive and varied training, delivered by our supportive and knowledgeable police trainers and experts.
Training at the WA Police Academy
When you enter the WA Police Academy, you’ll be placed into a squad to start 28-weeks of paid training.
From here on in, you'll have plenty of mentors to guide you and peers to support you through your policing journey. Throughout your journey as a Recruit, you'll learn a range of skills to become an operationally ready first responder with the WA Police Force.
Modules and Hours
Training modules will take place in lecture theatres, classrooms, inside the gym and at various outside locations. You'll learn about policing policies and procedures, as well as your legal powers, responsibilities and expectations. This knowledge is put into practice through scenarios, simulations and tactics training.
Training at the WA Police Academy is a full-time commitment, with Recruits training 5 days a week for the 28-week period.
What you'll learn
Police Studies
Operational, Safety & Tactics Training
Legal Studies
Driver Training
Scenario Training
Physical Training
Finding the Academy
The WA Police Academy is located 30km from Perth CBD in the northern suburb of Joondalup. Limited parking is available on site and in the surrounding areas.
It's a 15-minute walk or a short bus ride from the Joondalup Train Station. To find the best route to the WA Police Academy via public transport, use the Transperth Journey Planner.
"When you join, you're put together with 30 people, called your squad. You're all individuals, all have your own personalities but you get along so well, it's like you become an instant family. Team work is such a massive part of academy life, the Instructors really want everyone to succeed, they push us so we become the best Police Officer possible."
