Apply to be a protective services officer

As a protective services officer (PSO), your roles and duties will include:

monitoring and patrolling peak hour train services
building trust in the safety of train stations and the public transport system through rapport with commuters and the community
working at major events and their surrounds.

As a member of Victoria Police, protective services officer employment begins with receiving 12 weeks comprehensive paid training at the Victoria Police Academy. This ensures you are equipped to keep the community safe.

Protective services officers are located at all 212 metropolitan train stations in Melbourne and four regional train stations across Victoria (Bendigo, Traralgon, Ballarat and Geelong).

Upon graduation from the Academy, you will join Transit Safety Division and receive on-the-job training and mentoring at your allocated work location. You will have the opportunity to move to other work locations including regional stations or to the Protective Services Unit.

Key information

How to apply

Step 1: Read and confirm

I meet Victoria Police entry requirements
I have no criminal, traffic or medical history that will impact my application
I understand the recruitment process and the resources available to help me.

Step 2: Application preparation

You will be required to submit an online application form consisting of:

personal details
employment history
education history
history of prior offences, traffic-related matters and police dealings.

We encourage you to:

allow at least 45 minutes to complete the form online
disclose any prior offences truthfully
use a desktop or laptop in a quiet space to complete extended written responses for which your content, grammar and spelling will all be assessed.