If you are a current serving police officer with front line policing experience from an international compatible policing jurisdiction then this pathway is for you.

This pathway only applies to those applicants without Permanent Residency in Australia or either Australian or New Zealand Citizenship. For those with Australian Permanent Residency, Australian Citizenship or New Zealand Citizenship, refer to the Transitional/Lateral Entry pathway page.

Interested people with recent police experience from compatible policing jurisdictions and currently residing in Australia, please contact our office by one of the below means to ascertain your eligibility to apply:

• Email: police.recruiting@police.wa.gov.au
• Phone: +61 8 9301 9607
• Address: 81 Lakeside Drive, Joondalup WA

How do I apply?

Application details will be provided on this site when we announce our next International Recruitment opportunity. There is no intention in the short term to re-open applications. Please do not contact this office for information on when we intend to recommence the programme.

Selection Process

Once your application 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.
• An information session on policing in WA and others matters will be provided during any overseas recruitment drive conducted by WA Police.
• A psychological evaluation - All applicants will be required to undergo a standardised personality inventory. Further follow up and interviews may be required.
• 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.

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