Check your eligibility and apply to become a police reservist (frontline support officer) with Victoria Police.
A police reservist is a paid role for former police officers who want to support frontline policing without returning to frontline duties.
This role is open to former police officers only.
About the police reservist (frontline support officer) role
Police reservist (frontline support officer) is a new role that supports frontline policing.
The role is open to former police officers only and is based in police stations and work units across Victoria.
You will use your policing experience to support:
- customer service
- investigation support
- justice-related tasks.
Appointments are initially offered for a fixed term of two years.
Find out more about the salary, leave, benefits, and hours.
Why consider this role
This role allows former police officers to:
- continue contributing to public safety
- work in a team environment
- support frontline policing in a structured role.
The role offers weekday shifts within set hours, with part-time options available. It does not involve frontline deployment or operational safety equipment.
If this sounds like the perfect arrangement and you’re ready to contribute again, apply to be a police reservist now.
How to apply in two easy steps
Check your eligibility to become a police reservist
To be eligible to be a reservist you must:
- have served as a police officer in Australia, New Zealand or the United Kingdom for at least two years
- be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- hold a valid Australian driver’s licence (manual or automatic).
There are no fitness requirements. If you retired on medical grounds, you may still be eligible, subject to a medical assessment.
Apply to become a police reservist (frontline support officer) now
What happens after you apply
After you apply, our recruitment team will review your online application and contact you with the outcome.
Training and support if you are successful
Training for frontline support officers is streamlined and tailored for the role.
You will complete a training program to ensure your policing knowledge is current.
Not ready to apply yet?
You can register your interest to learn more about the role and how to apply.
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