Careers in policing

Careers in policing

Keeping people safe.

The Northern Territory is a unique place to work and live.  The Northern Territory (NT) Police are a highly professional, well respected police force, we are an employer of choice, recruiting the very best and retaining our members. NT Police are actively committed to working towards developing a workforce that adequately reflects the diversity of the Northern Territory population.

Vision

Our Vision is for a safe and secure Territory achieved by working in partnership to reduce crime and enhance community confidence.

Core Functions

The core functions of the Northern Territoy Police are;

  • Uphold law and maintain social order
  • To protect life and property
  • To prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute offences
  • To manage road safety education and enforcement
  • To manage the provision of services in emergencies

A career with the NT Police offers a wide variety of interesting and challenging opportunities with excellent remuneration and conditions (NT Police Arbitral Tribunal Determination 1 2011, NT Police Consent Agreement 2011).

The NT Police has the following entry pathways, to find out more click on a link below;

 For further information contact NT Police Recruitment via email at pfesrecruitment@pfes.nt.gov.au or call 1800 005 099. 

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