You must either be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or hold Australian permanent residency to join SA Police.

You need to be at least 18 years old before you can begin your training.

There is no upper age limit – all applicants undergo the same application and testing process.

To apply for a position as community constable, you need to have a C class (car) Australian driver’s licence and have experience driving both manual and automatic vehicles.

A provisional licence is also acceptable; however, you must not have accrued any demerit points or be on a Safer Driver Agreement.

As a community constable, you need to maintain a high level of fitness to meet the physical demands of the job. Throughout the recruitment process, we will carry out medical and physical examinations to evaluate your fitness level.

Applicants over the age of 35 must undertake an exercise electrocardiogram (ECG) before participating in physical testing.

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Your visual acuity needs to be 6/9 or better (with or without correction) AND 6/18 or better in your worse eye without correction.

Completion of Year 12 or equivalent is highly desirable. If you haven’t completed Year 12, we will consider other evidence of your ability to cope with the academic aspects of training and the demands of the job.

As a community constable, you’ll work directly with the local community, so it’s essential that you’re a well-known and respected member of your community.

You should be of excellent character and have a sound knowledge and understanding of a diverse range of cultures, beliefs and customs. You must be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate with others in an effective and sensitive manner.