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: rsbmarketing@police.vic.gov.au

Week1to12:TrainingattheVictoriaPoliceAcademyinlaw,communicationskillsandoperationalsafetytraining(includingfirearmstraining)

Week13to24:TrainingataMelbourneCBDtrainstationwithamentor