Queensland Police Service Recruiting
Pathways to becoming a Queensland police officer
To become a police officer with the Queensland Police Service (QPS), you must undertake a recruit training program at a QPS Academy.
A range of entry pathways is available, depending on your background and experience.
To begin your recruitment process, all applicants must complete the QPS Eligibility Test. Applicants who appear eligible will then be invited to submit an Expression of Interest and must meet all necessary eligibility requirements.
Please note that the Eligibility Test and requirements may vary, depending on the pathway. QPS Recruiting will assess your background and experience to determine the most suitable entry pathway for you.
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QPS Entry Pathways
Each entry pathway is designed to support your training in a way that matches your unique experience and circumstances.
Whether you are a career changer, school leaver, or have previous policing experience, there is a pathway to suit you.
General Entry policing pathway
The General Entry police recruit applicant pathway is designed for individuals who are new to policing and do not have prior or recent policing experience.
Previous interstate police experience (non-QPS)
The QPS invites applications from current or recently serving police officers from other Australian or New Zealand jurisdictions.
Previous international police experience
Foreign nationals with recent and relevant policing experience may be eligible to apply to the QPS.
Previous police experience (ex-QPS)
The QPS welcomes applications from previous serving QPS officers wishing to re-join the organisation.
Special Constable (State officer)
Queensland police officers who have recently or will soon retire or resign can apply to become Special Constables to support frontline duties during high-demand periods.
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Preparatory programs
QPS also offers preparatory programs for Multicultural and First Nations recruit applicants which run prior to the Recruit Training Program (RTP) to help applicants prepare for their RTP journey.
First Nations Entry Pathway
The QPS offers positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in its First Nations Recruit Preparation Pathway (FNRPP).
Multicultural Recruit Preparation Pathway
The Multicultural Recruit Preparation Pathway (MRPP) is available to recruit applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.