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Transitional Officer – International – Relocate to Australia

£44,875 - £45,950 per year – Full-time

Job Summary

Are you a current or recently serving police officer in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland? Join the Western Australia Police Force and continue your policing career in one of the world’s safest and most liveable regions.

We’re actively recruiting experienced officers for first responder/frontline policing roles across Perth and the surrounding metropolitan areas. As part of your transition, you’ll complete a 13-week paid training program at the Joondalup Police Academy before deployment.

To support your move, we offer visa reimbursement, salary packaging of relocation costs and a competitive salary with excellent benefits. This is so you can focus on what matters - continuing your career with purpose.

Bring your skills to a force committed to community first policing with high visibility and strong values. Make a real difference in Western Australia.

About WA Police Force

The WA Police Force is responsible for the largest policing jurisdiction in the world – from coastlines to remote outback communities

Our focus is on timely, quality response, high visibility policing and community focused service that builds public trust.

Our vision: To be an exceptional police force for our community.

Our mission: To provide trusted and valued policing for Western Australia.

Our values: Duty, Teamwork, Integrity and Care.

Our policing fundamentals:

· Rapid and effective response to calls for help

· Respectful community engagement

· Victim safety and support

· Timely investigations and accountable prosecutions

Responsibilities and Duties

As a frontline police officer with WA Police, your duties include:

· Responding to emergency and non-emergency incidents

· Enforcing laws, maintaining public order and safety

· Protecting life and property

· Preventing, detecting and prosecuting crime

· Conducting investigations, gathering evidence, and preparing case files

· Engaging with diverse communities with respect and visibility to build trust

· Working in team environments and contributing to operational plans

· Participating in patrols, traffic duties, and crime prevention initiatives

· Maintaining accurate reports and records

· Supporting victims and ensuring a high standard of service delivery

Qualifications and requirements

To be eligible you must meet the following criteria:

· Currently serving or previously served (within the last 18-months) as a police officer in the UK or Republic of Ireland.

· Completed probation and served at least 2 years and 8 months (must have 3 years of service at the time of visa nomination)

· Contemporary experience in a first responder/frontline role

· Hold a valid full driver’s license

· Be aged between 18 and under 55 years

What we offer

Pay and benefits:

· Competitive salary with overtime and shift penalties

· 6 weeks paid annual leave, plus additional leave options

· 11.5% employer superannuation contributions (in addition to base salary)

Learn more about salary & allowances

Relocation and transition support:

· Reimbursement of visa cost for primary applicant (currently $4,770*)

· $300 partial reimbursement of application costs

· Salary packaging options for certain relocation expenses (potential tax benefits)

Career benefits:

· 13 weeks paid transitional training

· Opportunities for career progression and personal development

· Future regional deployment and subsidies available

· Recognition of prior police service (up to 5th year constable level)

Apply Now

If you’re someone who knows the role, values community service and wants to continue your career with purpose – you belong in WA Police Force. Apply today.

Learn more at:

letsjoinforces.wa.gov.au

Job type: Full-time

Salary: £44,875 - £45,950

$92,586 - $94,776 (AUD)

Training location: Joondalup Police Academy, WA

Deployment: Post-training to Perth Metropolitan Area

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £44,875.00-£45,950.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person