Police Auxiliary Officer

Have you ever walked into a police station in the Northern Territory to make an enquiry or report an incident, or ever called Triple 000 for police assistance? If so, it is likely the first person you spoke to was a Police Auxiliary Officer

Police Auxiliary Officer

A Police Auxiliary is a sworn member whose duties do not call for a fully trained police officer, but require specialist support and expertise. You will wear the same identifying uniform as that of a Police Constable and get to enjoy many of the great conditions the Northern Territory Police has to offer.

An Auxiliary Officer is often in a front line role dealing with members of the public such as Communications, Front Counter and Watch House. The role can also be quite varied and you will find an Auxiliary Officer in many additional police support functions such as Speed Cameras, NTPFES College, Forensics and Juvenile Diversion Unit.

Minimum Requirements

Auxiliary applicants must;

• At the commencement of training be 18 years of age
• Be either an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or have permanent residence status
• Have year 10 or equivalent education Level
• Be of good character (NT Police Recruitment Integrity Guidelines)

In addition applicants for individual streams must meet the following criteria;

Communications

• Capability to obtain a Typing Certificate indicating a typing ability of 28 words per minute with 85% accuracy

Front Counter

• Have general computing skills including the use of Microsoft Word, email, internet and typing

Watch House

• Have general computing skills including the use of Microsoft Word, email, internet and typing
• Possess a current provisional or open drivers licence to drive a manual vehicle

How do I apply?

To apply you must submit an Auxiliary Application along with the required supporting documents. To find out more download the Auxiliary Information booklet.

Selection Process

If your initial application is approved the following selection processes apply;

• Integrity background checks will be performed to identify any criminal/traffic offences
• Physical Fitness and Written assessment for Watch House
• Written assessment for Communications and Front Counter
• Panel Interview
• Referee Checks
• Pre Employment Medical Assessment

(Please note, candidates who fail to meet the required standards may be excluded from submitting an application for a determined period and will be notified in writing).

Training

The Recruit Auxiliary training course is delivered by staff from the Northern Territory Police Fire and Emergency Services College. Recruits are provided the initial induction and instruction into the NT Police Force Auxiliary roles and are paid for the duration of the training, approximately seven weeks. After successful completion of the course, Auxiliary Officers will be placed in their specific stream in their nominated regional centre (Darwin, Katherine, Alice Springs or Tennant Cree) where the remainder of the 12 months probation is served.

If you have any questions relating to the role of Police Auxiliary Officer please call 1800 005 099 or email pfesrecruitment@pfes.nt.gov.au. Please include your full name, address, DOB, how you heard about NT Police Recruiting and indicate the entry pathway/s you are interested in.