Your journey to becoming a Queensland police officer

The Queensland Police Service (QPS) offers a range of entry pathways to police recruit training, depending on your background and experience.

After the initial QPS Eligibility Test, if you appear eligible, you may submit an Expression of Interest to the QPS Recruiting team to commence the application process.

  • Start the Eligibility Test

  • What is the QPS Eligibility Test?

    The online test is the first step in determining whether you meet the initial requirements to join the Queensland Police Service as a police officer. It also provides valuable information to help you prepare for the application process.

    • Time required: Approximately 7 minutes
    • Format: Multiple-choice questions
    • Purpose: Assess eligibility and readiness for the recruit application process

    Important: If you provide incorrect, incomplete or misleading information, it may be considered an integrity matter, so it is essential that you answer each question accurately.

    Take the Eligibility Test
    Queensland police recruit graduation

  • What happens next?

    1. Complete the QPS Eligibility Test: Answer a series of questions about eligibility.
    2. Review your results: If you are not currently eligible, review the information provided at each step of the test. If you do appear eligible, you’ll have the opportunity to take the next step.
    3. Expression of Interest (EOI): If you are eligible and ready to begin your Queensland police recruit application, you’ll be asked to provide some personal information through our online EOI form. This will be provided to the QPS Recruiting team along with your Eligibility Test responses.
    4. Hear from us: Our Recruiting team will review your submission and contact you with advice on your next steps including relevant entry pathway options and QPS Entrance Assessment (QPSea via ACER) voucher if you are required to sit the QPSea.

  • Need more information?

    The following pages will guide you through essential information you should understand to support you on your journey to applying to become a Queensland police officer.

    First Year Constables celebrate after graduation

  • Ready to begin?

    Take the QPS Eligibility Test and see if you’re ready to start your policing career. It only takes a few minutes to take your first step towards a challenging and rewarding career with endless possibilities as a Queensland police officer.

    Take the Eligibility Test

  • Still have questions?

    Phone: 1300 BE A COP (23 2 267)
    +61 7 3015 3388 (for overseas enquiries)

    Email: recruiting@police.qld.gov.au

    Contact hours: 8am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday

    Visit us:
    Recruiting Centre
    Ground Floor
    Makerston House
    30 Makerston Street
    Brisbane QLD 4001

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