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Protective Service Officer Rockingham


Company : Australian Federal Police


Location : Rockingham, Western Australia


Created : 2025-10-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewStarting salary of $78,960 (+15.4% superannuation).The AFP is expanding in Western Australia to support important national protection priorities. Theres an opportunity to explore career opportunities in Perth, including roles as Protective Service Officers (PSO) to support Submarine Rotational Force West at HMAS Stirling, a Royal Australian Navy base near Perth.As a PSO at HMAS Stirling, youll contribute to Australias defence capabilities and national security, and youll have the chance to develop specialist skills across areas including maritime, rapid response and public order management.Youll gain experience working with domestic and international defence stakeholders alongside nuclear-powered submarines.Our PSOs help keep people and places safe from terrorism, violent protests and other acts of violence. This includes providing:highly visible uniformed security at Defence sitesoperational planning and delivery for special events and protestsfirstresponse capabilities, including enhanced counterterrorism first response (CTFR)intelligenceled, riskbased targeted activitiesstakeholder engagement and partnership buildingResponsibilitiesProvide highly visible security at Defence sites and participate in operational planning for events and protests.Deliver first-response capabilities, including CTFR, and conduct intelligenceled, riskbased activities.Engage with stakeholders and build partnerships to support security objectives.Training and qualificationsThere is no requirement to commit to long study periods upfront. You will be paid to train over 15 weeks, with accommodation and meals provided. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a Certificate IV in Protective Services.Following graduation from the AFP College in Canberra or Pinkenba in Brisbane, PSOs are paid a starting salary of $78,960.86 per annum. This includes base salary, 22% composite and Use of Force (UoF) allowance, plus overtime and penalties. PSOs also receive 15.4% superannuation, including during maternity leave.*The annual payment of the UoF allowance depends on maintaining a UoF certification.Eligibility and how to applyBe an Australian citizen.Be 18 years of age or older.Education:Hold a Year 10 Certificate + 2 years of work experience, ORHold a Year 10 Certificate + a nationally recognised vocational qualification Certificate III or higher, ORHold a Year 12 Certificate, ORHold a vocational education qualification / tertiary qualification at Diploma level or higher.Hold a valid Australian drivers licence (P plates accepted; if you have a learners licence, apply once you have your provisional licence).Provide evidence that you can swim 100 meters freestyle, and have current First Aid and CPR certifications.Remuneration and benefits6 weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year4 mandatory rest days per year18 days of paid personal leave per year15.4% superannuation18 weeks paid maternity leave + up to 36 weeks of additional maternity leave without payPaid training at the AFP College with accommodation and meals (base salary during the 15-week training course: $62,263)Generous salaries and incremental progression under the AFP Enterprise Agreement40-hour work week with advance roster visibilityHealth and wellbeing services and ongoing professional development opportunitiesReady to apply? Submit your interest by clicking Apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr