Resources for police custody officer applicants

Learn about the resources available to you when applying to become a police custody officer with Victoria Police.

Victoria Police have several resources available to help police custody officer applicants throughout the recruitment process. Take a look at the range below including information sessions, podcasts, and fitness tools and tips.

Information sessions

Attend a free information session to find out more about the police custody officer role, the recruitment process and what a day in the life of a police custody officer looks like.

Online resources

Podcast

A Career in Policing features police officers, protective services officers and police custody officers sharing their stories, advice and experience about the recruitment process, life at the Academy, how to pass the fitness test, specialist roles, and much, much more!

Listen now on Spotify(opens in a new window) and Apple Podcasts.

POLICE FIT app

Victorian Police has updated the POLICE FIT app to assist applicants to prepare for the fitness requirement of their application. It includes strength, body weight and running workouts, all which can be customed to suit your fitness level.

Download the free POLICE FIT fitness app today and improve your chances of success.

Download the POLICE FIT app on Google Play(opens in a new window)

Download the POLICE FIT app on the App Store(opens in a new window)

Assessment

Police custody officer employment suitability testing

Once your application is assessed, you may be shortlisted to attend an assessment day.

PCO Employment Suitability Testing - Candidate Information Booklet
PDF 3.24 MB
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Updated

Police Fit app - On demand workouts

POLICE FIT app

Our free app is full of content such as exclusive instructive fitness component videos, training programs, health tips and more - all designed to help you pass.