You don't need to choose between a sporting career and a meaningful future in policing - the Elite Athletes Pathway offers a way to do both.
The Elite Athletes Recruitment Pathway Program, currently in pilot phase, has been developed to attract top-performing athletes to a career with the NSW Police Force.
Aspiring athletes with dreams of one day representing their country or playing their chosen sport at the highest level, can now consider a career with the NSW Police Force to support them on their journey, with benefits including job flexibility, an attractive starting salary and 6 weeks annual leave.
You don't need to choose between a sporting career and a meaningful future in policing - the Elite Athletes Program offers a way to do both, which includes flexible working arrangements to balance operational policing with ongoing training, travel and competition.
High performing athletes possess qualities that the NSW Police Force seeks in our officers; team ethos, discipline and resilience. If that's sounds like you, consider a career in the NSW Police Force – start your application today.
The Elite Athletes Recruitment Pathway pilot intake has commenced with Class 367 in May 2025. The application and training process remains the same, starting with the academic training online component before students attend the Goulburn Police Academy for in-person instruction.
