Queensland Police Service Recruiting
As part of the recruitment process to assess your suitability to become a police officer, you will need to complete the Pre-Employment Medical Screening (PEMS) assessment. The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has two approved medical providers who are responsible for conducting the assessment.
QPS Recruiting will allocate you to an approved medical provider. The medical provider will contact you directly to schedule an assessment booking and to provide you with a QPS Health Assessment Questionnaire for completion prior to your medical examination. Please take any relevant information or reports from treating specialists/health care professionals regarding any health conditions that are being or have been treated, managed, or monitored, including clearances or confirmation that previous conditions have been treated successfully and that no further treatment is required.
The QPS is responsible for the base costs associated with the PEMS assessment:
- Recruit applicant medical examination (Physical examination, Audiometry, Spirometry)
- Examination report oversighted by Occupational Physician and suitability assessed against QPS Recruiting Health Standard
Your medical documentation will be provided to QPS Recruiting once the Occupational Physician has processed your medical. QPS Recruiting will confirm once your medical has been received. You will be advised by QPS Recruiting if you do NOT meet the health standards.
The applicant is responsible for the costs associated with any additional examinations or reports.
Note, individuals who have already had a medical cost waived in a previous application will need to meet the cost of any subsequent PEMS assessments.
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What do I need to wear to my Pre-Employment Medical Screening (PEMS) assessment?
You will need to wear comfortable clothing that does not restrict your movement (for example, gym attire).
Will the medical provider require any specialist reports relating to previous medical conditions/injuries?
It is very likely that the medical provider will require reports or medical documentation relating to previous health conditions, or injuries. Further information regarding specialist reports can be found in the QPS Health Standards Extract document linked above.
The provider has determined I do not currently meet the QPS Recruiting Health Standards. How do I get my PEMS outcome reviewed?
If you are deemed not suitable to progress following your pre-employment medical assessment, however have additional information/documentation which you believe was not considered and/or accurately interpreted by the PEMS at the time of the decision, you may contact the medical provider who conducted your original assessment to request a medical review. Any costs associated with a medical review are the responsibility of the applicant, regardless of the review outcome. You will only be allowed to conduct a medical review at the discretion of the provider and QPS Recruiting. If you are denied a medical review by the provider, or the outcome of your medical review remains the same (you do not currently meet the QPS Recruiting Health Standards), you may then go through the Recruiting Appeals process (further information is available at the bottom of the Recruitment process page) if you have sufficient grounds for an appeal.