As an experienced police officer, the Northern Territory (NT) Police will recognise your previous years of service with attractive pay.
We are seeking applicants who understand the policing role, but who are enthusiastic about facing the unique challenges that the NT offers due to its vastness and diversity.
You will be required to serve a minimum of 12 months in a frontline General Duties position before being eligible to apply for specialist positions.
The NT Police offers an accelerated recruitment pathway for experienced police officers.
Upon completion of training, graduates will be posted to varying locations throughout the NT.
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NT Police conduct an Accelerated Recruitment Program for applicants who have current or recent police experience in Australia or New Zealand.
Training
The Accelerated Recruitment Program is an unabridged paid training course conducted in Darwin at the NT Police Force College. The College is located at the Peter McAulay Centre in Berrimah.
The course covers:
- an introduction to NT legislation and NT Police policy and procedures
- information systems
- firearms
- operational safety tactics training and
- includes physical training.
To apply
Minimum requirements
To be eligible for the NT Police as an experienced Constable, or as a re-appointee (former NT police officers), applicants must meet the following criteria:
- completed a minimum of 2 years of service as a police officer, at the rank of constable or above, within Australia or New Zealand
- if no longer a serving member, the application will only be considered if the length of time that has elapsed since the last period of service as a sworn officer is less than 5 years
- be Australian citizens or have permanent resident status, a New Zealand citizen or a New Zealand citizen residing in Australia under a special category visa
- have the ability to pass an assessment consisting of computer based cognitive and psychological testing
- be physically fit and healthy
- have the ability to swim 100m without interruption (forward facing stroke – breaststroke, freestyle or butterfly)
- possess a current provisional or open driver licence to drive a manual vehicle
- possess qualification equivalent to provide first aid (also known as apply first aid/senior first aid)
- have a satisfactory police service record and be of good character.
Selection process
If your initial application is approved the below processes will follow:
- suitability background checks will be performed to identify any criminal/traffic offences
- cognitive assessment
- swimming assessment
- panel interview
- referee checks
- pre-employment medical
- probity checks.
If you have any questions, you can contact NT Police Recruitment:
NOTE:
Candidates who fail to meet the required standards may be excluded from applying for a determined period and will be notified in writing.
Allowances and pay
Your base salary during training will reflect your current ‘completed’ years of service.
For example, if you have completed 3 full years of service you will be paid the equivalent level in the NT for a fourth year Constable.
This will maximise at 10 years or greater service.
The pay
Consolidated allowance and GPA is not paid during training.
| Rank | Base rate | Inclusive of 23% consolidated allowance and 5% GPA |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd year police service | $82,893 | $106,103 |
| 4th year police service | $84,551 | $108,225 |
| 5th year police service | $86,241 | $110,388 |
| 6th year police service | $87,966 | $112,596 |
| 7th year police service | $89,726 | $114,849 |
| 8th year police service | $91,522 | $117,148 |
| 9th year police service | $93,350 | $119,488 |
| 10th year police service | $95,217 | $121,877 |
Allowances
The following allowances do not apply to Recruit Constables.
Consolidated allowance
Consolidated allowance is 23% of the officer’s annual salary. Payment of this allowance starts at the commencement of duties at their geographical location at the completion of training.
General policing allowance
Officers performing general duties will receive the general policing allowance of 5% of their annual salary.
Night shift allowance
Officers who work regular rostered shift work, will be paid an allowance of 15% of the officer’s base annual salary converted to an hourly rate and paid for each night shift actually worked.
Accommodation
Depending on family composition, NT Police provide all Police Constables and Aboriginal Community Police Officers (including Recruit Constables), with either:
- barracks accommodation
- free departmental accommodation or
- a housing allowance.
Your entitlement will be the housing allowance if you or your partner are:
- purchasing a property in the location in which you are stationed or
- you choose not to accept an offer of an approved dwelling.
Housing allowance
The housing allowance is a taxable allowance that is currently $31,314.60 per annum.
The allowance is paid per fortnight to officers who choose to provide their own accommodation, either renting or buying. This allowance is subject to regular reviews in conjunction with any CPI increases and is also subject to PAYG tax.
Relocation expenses
Relocation assistance up to $20,000, may be available.
However, any such assistance will be in the form of reimbursement only, upon provision of satisfactory evidence of expenditure incurred.
Study assistance
Availability of study assistance on application for approved study.