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Northern Territory
Northern Territory Police Force
Long distances. Real responsibility. Strong communities.
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Recruitment intelligence
Career briefing
Territory policing. Figures use the labels published by the agency; notes explain what is and is not included.
Training pay
$71,749 → $76,053Recruit base rate for the first four months, then from four months to graduation. Operational allowances do not apply during training.
NT Police, Fire & Emergency Services — ConstableStarting remuneration
$107,083 incl. allowances$83,659 Constable 1 base, shown by NTPFES with 23% consolidated and 5% general policing allowances.
NT Police, Fire & Emergency Services — ConstableInitial training
30 weeksPaid full-time Recruit Constable course at the NTPFES College in Darwin, followed by workplace probation requirements.
NT Police, Fire & Emergency Services — ConstableRecreation leave
CHECK OFFICIAL SITEA clear, current annual recreation leave entitlement was not stated clearly enough in the reviewed primary source to present as a reliable comparison figure.
NT Police, Fire & Emergency Services — ConstableSuperannuation
CHECK OFFICIAL SITEA clear, current employer contribution rate was not stated clearly enough in the reviewed primary source to present as a reliable comparison figure.
NT Police, Fire & Emergency Services — ConstableLocation range
State / territory wideTraining is in Darwin. After graduation, probationary constables can be posted to locations across the Northern Territory.
Explore map modeComparison context: The promoted Constable 1 figure includes two allowances; night-shift allowance may be additional when applicable.
Entry check
Eligibility snapshot
This summary is non-binding. Medical, character, fitness and role-specific standards still apply.
Citizenship / residency
Australian citizen or permanent resident, or qualifying New Zealand citizen status.
Verify requirementLicence required
Current driver-licence requirements apply; consult the current constable application material for class and timing.
Verify requirementHealth and fitness
Applicants complete medical, psychological and physical suitability assessments.
Verify requirementIntegrity assessment
Recruitment includes character, background and suitability checking.
Verify requirementMission sequence
Application process
Stages can overlap, change order or require additional checks. The agency makes every selection decision.
- 01
Confirm eligibility
- 02
Submit application and documents
- 03
Complete aptitude and psychological assessment
- 04
Interview and assessment centre requirements
- 05
Physical and medical assessment
- 06
Integrity and background checks
- 07
Final merit selection
- 08
Receive Recruit Constable offer
Career progression
Choose your path
Specialist careers are shown as possibilities, not promises of direct entry. Most require frontline experience, further training and competitive selection.
General Duties
First-response policing, community contact, incident attendance, prevention work and lawful enforcement.
The standard foundation for a sworn policing career and the usual starting point before specialist applications.
Rotating rosters across metropolitan, regional or remote stations, depending on operational need.
Entry-level recruit pathway after successfully completing agency selection and training.
- Communication
- Judgement
- Teamwork
- Resilience
Know the place
About the Northern Territory
The Northern Territory spans the tropical Top End, remote communities and the Red Centre, with an extraordinary concentration of living First Nations cultures and languages. Its population is about 267,500; Darwin is both capital and largest city. NT Police reported a paid headcount of approximately 2,251 police and public-sector personnel for 2024–25.
Population
267,500Estimated resident population at 31 December 2025.Australian Bureau of Statistics — National, state and territory population, December 2025Capital
DarwinDarwin is the capital of the Northern Territory.Wikipedia — Northern TerritoryMain city
DarwinDarwin is the Northern Territory's largest city.Wikipedia — Northern TerritoryPolice personnel
≈ 2,251 peoplePaid headcount comprising 1,768 NT Police and 483 public-sector employees in 2024–25.NT Police Force — Annual Report 2024–25Final checkpoint
Official information wins.
Use this independent guide to narrow your options, then confirm every requirement, date and figure with Northern Territory Police Force before acting.