Protective Service Officer - Geraldton, Western Australia

Job summary

Geraldton is one of the AFP's most critical protection sites, located in the mid-west region of Western Australia. As a Protective Service Officer (PSO), you will detect, deter and disrupt any criminal activity and respond to criminal and national security threats.

Responsibilities

• performing high-visibility vehicle, foot, or bike patrols,
• providing static protection services,
• acting as a first responder in matters of national security,

Qualifications

• hold a a Year 10 Certificate + 2 years of work experience, OR
• hold a Year 10 Certificate + a nationally recognised vocational education qualification Certificate III level or higher, OR
• hold a Year 12 Certificate, OR
• hold a vocational education qualification / tertiary qualification Diploma level or higher,

Benefits

• 6 weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year
• 4 mandatory rest days per year
• 18 days of paid personal leave per year
• Generous superannuation of 15.4%
• 16 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay
• Get paid to train at the AFP College (Base salary $62,263 during the 15 week-training course)
• Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement
• 40 hour working week – know your roster in advance
• Health & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities

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