Have you applied to join Victoria Police in the past? They might be calling you!

Summary – Key Points

Victoria Police is struggling to attract new applicants
VicPol to contact 40,000 people
Targeting those who previously expressed interest
Those who were previously unsuccessful
Those who applied but withdrew their application
Emails and phone calls will be made to those who expressed interest as far back as 2016
A dedicated annual policing careers expo will be set up
School leavers to be targeted
Volunteering, community sports, and customer service roles are desirable
502 new police officers and 50 new PSOs required
Application streamline trials
Online exams and psych questionnaires

This shows VicPol needs to improve its processes and that they are taking steps to do so.

About the Author

Russell Kempster

Russ spent 12 years as a police officer with Victoria Police. The last four years of that time was spent at the Victoria Police Academy as an instructor, where he taught everything from fitness to firearms. He has trained police applicants, as well as recruits undergoing their initial training, experienced serving police officers and was even called on by Victoria Police to help train other would-be police academy instructors.