We will prepare you!
To apply for any of the following Australian Federal Police (AFP) positions:
- ACT Community Policing
- Federal Agent
- Protective Service Officer
What is the difference between Community Policing, Federal Agent and Protective Service Officer roles?
According to the AFP FAQ's (2011), Community Policing recruits begin in community policing in Canberra doing general duties. This may involve patrols and attending disputes, events, accidents, fires, floods and other disasters. More details are in the section about Community Policing.
Federal Agents prevent and detect crimes against Commonwealth law, many of which extend beyond state and national borders. Examples include terrorism, organised crime and people smuggling. More details are in the section about Federal Agents.
Protective Service Officers protect Commonwealth interests in Australia and overseas, including counter terrorism first response at Australia's major airports. More details are in the section about Protective Service Officers.
We recommend anyone of the following programs when preparing to be competitive before you submit an application:
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'Many people are interested in AFP employment and this makes selection competitive. On this basis, the AFP tends to favour applicants with life experience and relevant skills and training' (AFP 2011).
What is included?
- Education relevant to prepare you for police selection process, College training and beyond
- Access to teaching staff with many years of policing experience
- Comprehensive and modern online learning environment
- Seven day a week support
PLUS:
- Fitness advice and fitness preparation
- 100 metre swim Certificate
- Apply First Aid Certificate
- Psychometric assessment preparation
- Police interview preparation
- AFP College preparation
You can prepare by attending our regular Queensland, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne workshop programs or by studying our online external program locally, Nationally or internationally.
Click here for workshop and external study timetable - start dates
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