What does a PSO do?PSOs are positioned at train stations across Victoria between 6pm to 3am each day to help protect the 400,000 commuters who use the train network. PSOs are responsible for:
• Proactivelymonitoringtraincommutersandmaintainingavisiblepresence
• Assistingthepublicwithgeneralenquiries
• Providingadviceandensuringthecommunityfeelssafe
• Addressing incidents of anti-social behaviour includingalcohol,drugrelatedoffencesandpropertydamage
PROTECTIVE SERVICES OFFICER
ThE ROlE OF a PROTECTIVE SERVICES OFFICER (PSO).
VICTORIa POlICE IS lOOkIng FOR PEOPlE TO TakE On
Provide proof of educational qualifications if under 21Ifyouareunder21yearsofage,youmusthavepassedtheVictorianCertificateofEducation(VCE)orequivalent(SeniorLevelVictorianCertificateofAppliedLearning(VCAL)isaccepted)priortoinduction.
Hold a Victorian Driver’s LicenceYoumusthaveacurrentVictoriandriver'slicenceatthetimeofinduction.Eitheranautomaticormanuallicence is acceptable.
Note: Victoria Police is also particularly interested in recruits with bilingual communication skills who are able to talk to a member of the public in their native language and convey information back in English.
Am I eligible to become a PSO?
InordertobeeligibletoworkasaPSOforVictoriaPolice,youmustmeetthefollowingentryrequirements:
Hold Australian Citizenship or Australian Permanent ResidencyYoumustbeanAustralianCitizenorholdAustralianpermanentresidencytojoinVictoriaPolice.
Demonstrate good character and reputationVictoriaPoliceconductsextensivebackgroundchecksonProtectiveServicesOfficerapplicantsduringtheselectionprocess.Formore information regarding theVictoriaPolicepriorhistoryguidelinesvisit: www.policecareer.vic.gov.au/pso/forms-pso.
Meet the minimum medical requirementsYou will be required to meet the minimummedical requirements as per the Victoria Police medicalpolicyinordertoperformtherole.FormoreinformationregardingtheVictoriaPolicemedicalguidelines visit:www.policecareer.vic.gov.au/pso/forms-pso.
Demonstrate sound English communication skillsOne of the fundamental skills that you will need to demonstrate as a PSO applicant is your ability to communicatewellinEnglish.Thismeanshavingtheabilitytoread,write,listenandverballycommunicateinEnglishatalevelthatwillallowyoutocompetentlycarryoutthedutiesoftheroleinanoperationalcontext.
For further information, please visit www.policecareer.vic.gov.au/pso
What other important information should I take into consideration before applying to become a PSO?
• As a PSO youwill beworking 80 hours per fortnight on a permanent twilight shift (starting timebetween3pmto7pmandfinishingtimebetween2amand3am)
• AsaPSOyouwillcomeintocontactwithconflict,violentoffendersanddrugandalcoholaffectedpeople
• AsaPSOyouwillbeexpectedtoputasideyourpersonal,religiousandpoliticalviewstoupholdthelaws of the state
• AsaPSOyouwillberequiredtocarryafirearm
• AsaPSOyourconductonandoffdutywillreflectonyourselfandVictoriaPolice.ThisbehaviourmustbeofahighstandardandreflectthevaluesofVictoriaPolice
• AsaPSOyouwillneedtohaveaccesstoaprivatevehicletotransportyoutoandfromworkaspublictransportserviceswillhaveceasedbythetimeyoufinishyourshift
• AsaPSOyouwillbegiventheopportunitytoexpresswhatareayouwouldliketobedeployedtoafter
training;howeverthiswillbereliantonavailability
What is the application process for a PSO?
Asanapplicant, youwillbe required topass through the followingstagesbeforebeingselected foremployment with Victoria Police:
Step 1 Submitanonlineapplicationviawww.policecareer.vic.gov.au
Step 2 Sit an exam
Step 3 Undergopreliminarybackgroundchecking
Step 4 Undergofitnesstesting
Step 5 Undergopsychologicalscreening
Step 6 Undergoamedicalassessment
Step 7 Undergocomprehensivebackgroundchecking
Step8 Undergoapanelinterview
For further information, please visit www.policecareer.vic.gov.au/pso
What are the salary and benefits of the PSO role?
• Competitivebasesalaryfromfirstdayoftraining
• Salaryincrementsyearlyandadditionalshiftallowances
• 9weeksleave(comprisingof5weeksrecreationleave,2weeksinlieuofpublicholidaysplus10daysofaccruedtimeoff)
• DefenceForceLeave
• Uniformssupplied
• JobSecurity
What training will I get as a PSO?
AllofourPSOsundergotrainingforthefirst6monthsoftheiremploymentwithVictoriaPoliceasfollows:
Still need more information?
Victoria Police runs PSO information sessions in and around Melbourne each week.
Tocheckoutthedatesandtimesvisit: www.policecareer.vic.gov.au/pso/info-session
Or
E-mailyourenquiryto: [email protected]
Week1to12:TrainingattheVictoriaPoliceAcademyinlaw,communicationskillsandoperationalsafetytraining(includingfirearmstraining)
Week13to24:TrainingataMelbourneCBDtrainstationwithamentor
