Working Conditions

The NSW Police Force offers a very attractive salary and benefits package, which includes a starting salary of around $53,000 plus six weeks annual leave and superannuation benefits. Family-friendly policies ensure a supportive environment, which caters for maternity, carer, sick and compassionate leave. There's also a range of benefits, such as uniform, study assistance, membership to the Police Credit Union and the opportunity to earn more by working at "User Pays" events.

Salary

Starting salary as a Probationary Constable is around $53,000 + Allowances in the first year, including some shift penalties and overtime payments. Associate Degree in Policing Practice (ADPP) general entry full time students, who pass all requirements, are eligible to become probationary constables after successful completion of the first two sessions.

Increments

Each year salary increments occur. A Senior Constable with five years service earns approximately $66,448 pa, and sometimes more.

Promotions

A merit based selection system exists for promotion.

Equal Opportunity

The NSW Police Force is an equal opportunity employer.  We seek and recruit people from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds.

There are no gender or height restrictions, but it is important to have good health, general fitness and a good level of English communications skills.

We value a variety of cultural backgrounds, which enhance the language skills and cultural sensitivity of the NSW Police Force.

Regardless of your height, sex or cultural heritage, the NSW Police Force guarantees equal employment opportunity for all.

Uniform

The NSW Police Force provides all uniform items and standard issue equipment.

Currently, the NSW Police Force employment opportunities in each rank are:

• 1,500 Probationary Constables
• 10,000 Snr Cst and Cst
• 2,500 Snr Sgt and Sgt
• 500 Senior Officers  (Includes Chief Superintendent, Superintendent, Chief Inspector and Inspector ranks)
• 14 Assistant Commissioners
• 4 Executive Officers (Commissioner, Senior Deputy Commissioner and 2 Deputy Commissioners)

Click here to see ranks and epaulettes

Placement Opportunities

NSW Police officers have the opportunity to nominate 5 preferred locations for placement. We endeavour to employ police officers at their preferred location, but the NSW Police Force must first meet operational field requirements, which will influence final placement.

The NSW Police Force is keen to reflect the community it serves by recruiting candidates from diverse cultural backgrounds: however, placement is not determined by this.