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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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.