The questions have a number of themes, being: To prepare for the interview, ensure you have relevant examples that you can explain comprehensively within the two minute time frame given per question.
If you do not arrive at the venue at the time stated on your ticket and/or if you are not able to present a printed ticket, you will not be permitted to sit the exam. All costs associated with this stage will be incurred by the applicant. If you are unsure and would to like check if your offence history will affect your application, you can consult the Prior Offences History Guidelines and complete a Voluntary Disclosure Form which will be assessed prior to submitting your application. This tutorial explains in detail what’s involved in the Extended Writing Component to help applicants better prepare. Applicants will be responsible for all examination costs, including the initial exam ($164) and any subsequent re-sits. Online Application. history of prior offences and dealings with police.
Contact the Applicant Attraction Team 8.00am-4.00pm (Monday - Friday).
Upon completion of your online application, you may be contacted by Recruiting Services Branch via email to complete the Victoria Police Entrance Examination. Application preparation 2. The tests are primarily intended as a measure of general ability for selection into occupations that involve a moderate to high level of demand on reasoning ability, and for other purposes where the ability to think clearly with words and numbers is involved. After booking your exam, you will receive email instructions to download an electronic ticket seven days prior to sitting date. The dress code for the entrance exam is tidy casual attire. This includes: earrings, spacers, any facial/body piercing, plugs, tunnels, bars, chains, dental grills, etc. Members are permitted to wear the following items of jewellery: wrist watches, minimal rings of conservative style and emergency medical alert bracelets or pendants.
Recruitment Process. Failure to disclose information can result in your application being cancelled. All costs associated with this stage will be incurred by the applicant. Applicants with tattoos/body art on the head, face, neck or hands should contact Recruiting Services Branch for further information regarding eligibility, prior to submitting an application. Background Check. These documents require you to tell us about various aspects of your background including but not limited to; employment, family associations, education and travel. We will also perform employment checks at this point in time which will include some referees from past employers. There is no one key attribute, skill or experience that we look for in candidates, instead it’s your overall suitability for the Police role that will improve your competitiveness.
Therefore, it's important to ensure that you have watched the fitness test video, downloaded the free POLICE FIT fitness app and are ready to pass the fitness test, before you apply. You will have seven days to complete your video interview. Wearing of other jewellery, ornaments, adornments or accessories is not permitted. This allows us to assess the risk of different associations to yourself, your colleagues and the organisation.
You will also need a good understanding of the Victoria Police values: As a Police Officer, it is imperative to maintain a healthy level of fitness.
Selection Interview. As part of this medical assessment process, you will be required to complete a self-assessment questionnaire, undergo an examination by a GP, have your hearing tested by an audiologist or audiometrist and your vision tested by an ophthalmologist or optometrist.