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  • Key announcements & initiatives

    There’s never been a better time to join the Queensland Police Service, with fresh announcements for applicants released across the week of November 10. 

    • Accelerated Entry will offer a customised recruitment approach for people with relevant experience, qualifications and transferable skills, including eligible Australian Defence Force personnel and people with relevant TAFE or university qualifications.
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  • A career that benefits you

    As a Queensland police officer you will experience a variety of roles, develop diverse skills, and face unique situations, making it both a challenging and rewarding career. 

    Our police officers receive 6 weeks recreational leave annually and a 38-hour week. The starting salary of a First Year Constable is approximately $94,530* per annum, comprising $78,124* + 21% Operational Shift Allowance (OSA).

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  • Build a career with purpose, possibility and stability

    Whether you’re a school leaver or exploring a career change, QPS values the skills, perspective and potential you bring. Take the first step towards a career where every shift counts and every day is an opportunity to make a real difference.

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  • Queensland is open to interstate police

    The Queensland Police Service (QPS) invites applications from current or recently serving police officers with experience from interstate jurisdictions. This may include a higher starting salary and an abridged training program.

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  • Queensland is open to international police

    Bring your policing skills to Queensland, Australia. We’re now recruiting experienced officers. This may include a higher starting salary and an abridged training program.

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  • Life on the frontline

    General Duties officers are at the frontline of the Queensland Police Service providing operational policing services to the community.

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  • Connect with the QPS Recruiting Team

    Our Queensland police and recruiting officers are available to answer your questions at recruiting seminars, community events and retail pop-up stands, across the state.

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