The Cadet Traineeship Program trains and guides promising young people aged 16-18 years, who are interested in becoming police officers, to join the WA Police upon turning 18.

Minimum Requirements for a Cadet Traineeship

• Must be 16-18 at the time of applying
• Must complete year 11 (proof will be required at the end of year 11)
• Citizenship or permanent residency in Australia or New Zealand Citizenship

How do I Apply?

You must complete and submit the appropriate application form along with any supplementary documents that may be required. To find out more, download the application criteria.

AT THIS TIME IT IS NOT INTENDED TO CALL FOR CADETS DURING 2009. FURTHER ADVICE WILL BE PROVIDED ON THIS WEBSITE IN THE FUTURE.

Should you wish to find out more about some of the job dimensions identified as being related to the successful performance of a constable, you can download a Constable Profile here

Selection Process

Once your application to the Cadet traineeship has been approved, you will need to go through the following selection process:

• An integrity check - a background check performed to identify any criminal offences and traffic infringements.
• An Entrance Evaluation - to test your literacy and numeracy skills as well as your practical intelligence. Sample questions and an answer sheet are available to help. Once you have completed the Sample questions you can review your results.
• Fitness Test - includes a beep test (shuttle run), push-pull machine to test ability to crowd control and a sit-up in a specified manner.
  
  Download the audio file beep test for your mp3 player. Measure out 20 m placing markers at the start and end of this distance. Listen to the audio file to start the beep test.
  
  For more information download a Physical Evaluation. Should you need assistance in preparing for the Physical Evaluation, you can download a document containing general guidelines.
• A panel interview - A short formal interview before a panel of 2-3 senior officers will be required for short-listed applicants.
• A psychological evaluation - All applicants will be required to undergo a standardised personality test comprised of a number of typed questions as well as an interview with a psychologist.
• A medical check - prior to final acceptance and after the completion of the other assessments, the applicant is required to attend a nominated medical physician and undergo a medical examination. This examination is designed to ensure that fitness and health are of a high standard and that there is no reason why the applicant cannot carry out all the duties required as a police officer.