Life as a police officer

Learn about the diverse roles and duties of a Victoria Police police officer in the community and day to day.

Explore the specialist roles, areas, and special units in Victoria Police that a police officer can follow after a period of general duties policing.

The unique opportunities, lifestyles, and extra financial benefits enjoyed by police members in country and rural areas.

Salary and benefits for police officers, as well as allowances, leave, flexible working arrangements, working hours and tax breaks.

Victoria Police’s code of conduct and our policies on uniform, appearance, drugs and alcohol for police officers.

What life as a police officer is like, told by the people who actually live it.

Insights into the lives of real police officers, about what brought them to Victoria Police, and why they stayed.