Ep 11: Specialist Areas

Victoria Police's official podcast, Police Life: The Experts is returning for season two. Come behind the scenes as we shine a light on our people and their extraordinary skills. The first episode of season two is out on 19 November wherever you get your podcasts. For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Go deeper into the world of Victoria Police with our new podcast, Police Life: The Experts. Tune in and get a unique insight into Victoria Police and its people. In this four-episode podcast series, hear about the incredible work of negotiators in the Critical Incident Response Team, and the dedication of investigators in the Major Collision Investigation Unit. You’ll also get to know a tenacious detective in country Victoria, and the DNA experts within the Forensic Services Department. Join us as we shine a light on our people and their extraordinary skills. Learn more about the work of Victoria Police at police.vic.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode seven we discuss the importance of diversity at Victoria Police. Hear from a Police Officer and a Protective Services Officer who identify as coming from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds and their experiences working at Victoria Police.For more information visit www.policecareer.vic.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode four we discuss what life is like at the Academy. If you’re successful in the recruitment process this is where you will spend 31 weeks training. Hear from two Police Officers about what their experience at the Academy was like, including their biggest challenges and rewarding experiences. For more information visit www.policecareer.vic.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode eight we discuss an alternative role to the Police Officer role, the Protective Services Officer (PSO) role. Hear from two PSOs about their experience at the Academy and life on the job. For more information visit www.policecareer.vic.gov.au For entry requirements https://www.police.vic.gov.au/pso-entry-requirements For FAQ https://www.police.vic.gov.au/pso-faqs For Forms https://www.police.vic.gov.au/pso-forms See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first episode of the Victoria Police Recruitment Podcast we take you through the 11 stages of the recruitment process for the Police Officer role. For more information visit www.policecareer.vic.gov.au For entry requirements https://www.police.vic.gov.au/police-entry-requirementsFor FAQ https://www.police.vic.gov.au/police-faqs For Forms https://www.police.vic.gov.au/police-forms-0  Please note: BMI has been removed as an assessed component of the recruitment process, however, your height and weight will still form part of a holistic assessment of your application.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode nine we discuss an alternative role to the Police Officer role, the Police Custody Officer (PCO) role. Hear from two PCOs about their experience at the Academy and life on the job. For more information visit www.policecareer.vic.gov.au For entry requirements https://www.police.vic.gov.au/pco-entry-requirements For FAQ https://www.police.vic.gov.au/pco-faqs For Resources https://www.police.vic.gov.au/resources See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode six we discuss joining Victoria Police at a young age. Hear from two Police Officers who joined at 18 and 19 straight after finishing high school and learn about what you can do to gain life experience while you’re still in school. For more information visit www.policecareer.vic.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 10 we discuss what life is like when you leave the Academy. Hear from two Police Officers about how they felt on their first day of the job and the ongoing learning and development they went through. For more information visit www.policecareer.vic.gov.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode three we discuss the Video Interview and Panel Interview stages of the recruitment process. Hear from two Police Officers on their experience with interviewing for Victoria Police and their motivation for applying. For more information visit www.policecareer.vic.gov.au For Entrance Exam and Fitness Test resources https://www.police.vic.gov.au/resourcesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.