Sam

STAR Group Police Officer

As an operational Police Officer, there is no such thing as a typical 'day at the office'. It's just one of the reasons why being a Police Officer is so interesting and exciting.


You'll find policing is a very dynamic environment and you can't always be sure what the day ahead will hold. As you can appreciate, this means you need to be prepared at all times. There's a lot of variety when you're a Police Officer and being able to deal with all the different elements of the work is always rewarding.


SAPOL STAR Operations encompasses many specialist areas with members trainined to deal with various high risk situations. Members of STAR Operations are required to respond to and act swiftly to emergencies which include such incidents as search and rescue, seizures or threat to public safety.

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Becoming a Police Officer gives you a career like no other, with unmatched experiences, rewards and excitement. However, before you make the decision to join the South Australia Police (SAPOL) you need to understand what it takes to become a Police officer; the strength of character and abilities you should have and the skills we’ll work with you to develop.

You also need to be honest with yourself. Do you have what it takes? Can you meet the challenges with resilience? Are you socially aware, with sound judgment and ready for the responsibility of keeping SA safe every day?

So whether you want to find out more about your training, how you’ll build your professional skills, or appreciate the work of other officers, our careers site is the place where you can get a deeper insight into the challenges and rewards of life as a Police Officer.

You can uncover the amazing scope of careers and imagine yourself in one of over 40 roles in which you can join us. Discover the benefits of being a Police Officer, the career progression available, and how you go about applying for and becoming a member of our team. You may be surprised by what you’re capable of and motivated to make a difference to your community and your career.

Explore the opportunities, find out about us, and then Achieve More.

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