To become a police officer you are required to undertake a recruit training program. Depending upon your background and experience, there are a range of different pathways.
All applicants will need to complete an application form and meet all of the requirements. It is important to note even at this early stage that the application form and requirements may vary, dependent on the pathway. The decision as to which pathway is best suited to you will be determined by QPS Recruiting. An application will take approximately 10 weeks to process; however, this depends on a number of factors. This Act prescribes that the appointment of a person as a police recruit must be made by fair and equitable procedures that select applicants on the basis of merit and prevent discrimination.
To give yourself the best chance of being successful through the recruiting process, please familiarise yourself with the information on this page before starting the test. There are a number of steps in the QPS recruitment process. The first is to determine if you are eligible to become a police recruit, and which of the recruitment pathways you are eligible for.
Once you have determined this, complete the Eligibility Form linked below to begin. Some questions in the Eligibility Form have links to specific pages within the Recruiting website. These pages will provide you with further information to assist you in answering the questions.
It is essential that you carefully read the information and ensure that you answer the questions accurately. Note: When you complete the Eligibility Test component of the form, we do not ask for or collect any personal information about you.
