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Western Australia
Western Australia Police Force
A vast horizon. A career built for distance.
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Recruitment intelligence
Career briefing
State policing. Figures use the labels published by the agency; notes explain what is and is not included.
Training pay
$74,309 / yearBase salary during entry-level police officer Academy training.
WA Police Force — Salary and allowancesStarting remuneration
$94,651 baseProbationary Constable base salary for the first 18 months; the site separately reports average potential earnings of $107,505.
WA Police Force — Salary and allowancesInitial training
28 weeksFull-time, five-day-per-week training at the WA Police Academy in Joondalup.
WA Police Force — Training at the AcademyRecreation leave
6 weeksSix weeks annual leave, with additional leave options listed by WA Police Force.
WA Police Force — Salary and allowancesSuperannuation
12%WA Police Force states it contributes 12% on top of listed base salaries, with conditions for some allowances.
WA Police Force — Salary and allowancesLocation range
State / territory wideAcademy training is in Joondalup. Officers must be prepared to serve in metropolitan or regional locations anywhere in Western Australia.
Explore map modeComparison context: Base salary is shown. Potential earnings include variable allowances, penalties and overtime and are not guaranteed.
Entry check
Eligibility snapshot
This summary is non-binding. Medical, character, fitness and role-specific standards still apply.
AU / NZ / permanent resident
Australian or New Zealand citizen, or permanent Australian resident.
Verify requirementCurrent C or C-A licence
Manual or automatic Australian car licence; provisional licences are accepted.
Verify requirementFirst aid certificate
HLTAID003 or HLTAID011, which can be completed within 90 days of applying.
Verify requirementMission sequence
Application process
Stages can overlap, change order or require additional checks. The agency makes every selection decision.
- 01
Check basic eligibility
- 02
Submit application and supporting history
- 03
Integrity and initial suitability review
- 04
Complete psychological and aptitude assessment
- 05
Interview and physical evaluation
- 06
Medical, vision and final integrity checks
- 07
Enter selection pool
- 08
Receive recruit school placement if selected
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 Western Australia
Western Australia covers almost a third of the continent, from Perth's Indian Ocean coastline to the Kimberley, Pilbara, Goldfields and remote desert communities. Its population is about 3.08 million, with Perth serving as both capital and main city. WA Police has more than 7,000 sworn officers, before professional and support staff are counted.
Population
3.08 millionEstimated resident population at 31 December 2025.Australian Bureau of Statistics — National, state and territory population, December 2025Capital
PerthPerth is the capital of Western Australia.Wikipedia — Western AustraliaMain city
PerthPerth is Western Australia's largest city.Wikipedia — Western AustraliaPolice personnel
7,000+ officersApproximate sworn police strength; this deliberately excludes professional and support employees.WA Police Force — Annual Report 2025Final checkpoint
Official information wins.
Use this independent guide to narrow your options, then confirm every requirement, date and figure with Western Australia Police Force before acting.