Police are inviting Wyndhan residents to a “landmark“ recruitment event.
The Victoria Police Career Expo, to be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Saturday, April 13, will showcase the many career pathways working in policing can provide.
The careers expo will feature general duties police, including officers from regional Victoria, as well as specialist units.
Victoria Police’s recruitment team will be on hand to provide advice about the application process including preparation tips.
The medical advisory unit, including psychologists, will attend to address medical queries one-on-one.
Victoria Police is embarking on its biggest recruitment drive ever, with applications since January surpassing 1800.
While Victoria Police continues to look to people with life experience for much of its recruitment pool, it is reminding suitable younger people including those who have recently finished secondary school or taken a gap year they can also be considered.
Applicants no longer need to have completed the VCE and don’t need an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank.
The benefits of joining the force include seven months paid training, nine weeks paid leave and the opportunity to make a difference in the community.
The expo is free but attendees are asked to register online.
Attendees can also learn about working as a protective services officer or police custody officer.
Details: police.vic.gov.au.
