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AFP protective service officers (PSOs) are first responders to national security threats.
As a PSO you'll get to work in an active environment, performing a range of high visibility patrols on vehicle, bike or foot.
Places our PSOs work include:
They also work in remote Australian locations and can travel and work overseas.
Upon graduation from the College, PSOs will receive, $72,690 Penalties and overtime will be paid on top of this amount. 15.4 per cent superannuation will also be paid on top of this amount, including during all periods of maternity leave.
Your day-to-day work will be challenging and varied. It can include:
To learn more about life in the AFP, and get to know our people, visit our people's stories.
To start your career as a protective service officer with us, you must:
You must also provide evidence that you:
Find out more about joining us as a protective service officer.
We advertise vacancies on our Jobs portal.
Each position will outline the application process.
To see the current positions available, visit our Jobs portal.
We are searching for people who want a new rewarding and exciting career
Being a PSO has taken me to some really interesting places. Patrolling the Exmouth coastline is definitely one the most scenic jobs you can have in Australia.
Catherine
Protective Service Officer