International Applicants
Experienced Police Officers from New Zealand, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and Canada (Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)) - you can now APPLY to work with us!
We are proud to welcome the arrival of the first group of experienced UK, NZ and interstate police officer who have been sworn in with SA Police and are starting their 15-week transition course. Read more
Who can apply?
Experienced Police Officers with a minimum of three years continuous service in the last five years (not including training period) from New Zealand, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and Canada (RCMP). At this stage this excludes Civil Nuclear Constabulary and Military and Defence Force Police.
More information below or visit the Frequently Asked Questions.
Eligibility
Applicants for the SAPOL’s Transition Program must satisfy the following:
- Complete a series of assessments to ensure suitability.
- Must be a New Zealand Police Officer with a minimum of three years’ continuous and active service in the past five years (not including any initial training period).
Recruiting process
Applicants for the SAPOL Transition Program will complete all aspects of the International Recruitment Process.
Our recruitment process for New Zealand officers can be completed remotely. It includes:
- Preliminary telephone interview.
- Personality, aptitude and literacy testing.
- Panel interview.
- Psychological and Medical assessments.
If you have any other questions regarding the recruitment process, please email SAPOL.INTRecruiting@police.sa.gov.au
Relocation support
Successful applicants will be eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses of up to $10,000 (subject to Terms & Conditions).
Postings
Successful applicants will be asked to provide their posting preferences (metropolitan and country).
Recognition of prior service
- SAPOL will acknowledge 100% of former continuous and active police service within an approved jurisdiction at the time of permanent appointment with SAPOL. A maximum credit applicable with SAPOL will be limited to seven years' service and will be used to establish the probation period that must be completed.
- Prior service will only be recognised for applicants who at the time of submitting their application to SAPOL, have been continuously and actively employed as a police officer for a minimum of three years within the previous five-year period, not including initial recruit training or career breaks.
- Previous service does not include:
- Any periods of unpaid leave of 14 days or more will be excluded from the calculation for the purpose or recognition of that prior service.
- A break in service is determined to be a period of unpaid absence from police service in excess of 12 months. The period of break will not count as service for the purpose of calculating service entitlements.
- This policy is used to determine the minimum probationary period and for calculating the advancement of pay increments at the rank of Constable.
Probation period
- Your probation will be for a reduced period of either 6, 9 or 12 months depending on your previous level of service, calculated through the recognition of your prior service.
- Supporting documentation will be requested by the recruitment team to establish the exact length of the probation to be served.
Recognition of prior learning
- To be eligible under this policy, the applicant must have held a substantive rank of Sergeant or above in their previous police service (periods of relieving or acting rank will not be considered).
- Eligible applicants can apply to be appointed to the rank of Senior Constable increment 1 upon completion of their designated probationary period.
Salary
- The probationary period will be paid at the rank of Probationary Constable. Please note shift penalties are paid in addition to base salary.
- After successful completion of the probationary period, officers will be appointed and paid at the rank and increment determined from their recognition of prior service and learning.
- Read more about Current salaries for South Australia Police
Applications
- The application form and Statement of Personal Health and Circumstances can be found here.
- In addition to the application documentation, applicants must also supply the following documents:
- Police service record.
- Police training record.
- Sick and absence leave record.
- Conduct / disciplinary record.
More information can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions.
Eligibility
Applicants for the SAPOL’s Transition Program must satisfy the following:
- Complete a series of assessments to ensure suitability.
- Be a Police Officer/British Transport Police Officer within the United Kingdom (excluding Military / Defence Force Police), Republic of Ireland, or Canada (RCMP) and must have a minimum of three years of continuous and active service within the past five years (not including any initial training period).
- Meet Department of Immigration visa eligibility requirements to obtain an Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) permanent visa (subclass 186) under the labour agreement stream where the age limit is 44 years and 364 days on submission and payment of visa application.
- Hold a current full class UK / Irish / Canadian driver’s licence or equivalent.
Recruiting process
Applicants for the SAPOL Transition Program will complete all aspects of the International Recruitment Process.
Our recruitment process for UK, Irish, and Canadian officers can be completed remotely. It includes:
- Preliminary telephone interview.
- Personality, aptitude and literacy testing.
- Panel interview.
- Psychological and Medical assessments.
If you have any other questions regarding the recruitment process, please email SAPOL.INTRecruiting@police.sa.gov.au
Relocation support
Successful applicants will be eligible for reimbursement towards the costs for you and your family members (as defined by Department of Home Affairs guidelines) to secure a permanent ENS-186 visa (includes cost of visa application, preliminary medical assessment and police clearances), subject to terms & conditions.
Postings
Successful applicants will be asked to provide their posting preferences (metropolitan and country).
Recognition of prior service
- SAPOL will acknowledge 100% of former continuous and active police service within an approved jurisdiction at the time of permanent appointment with SAPOL. A maximum credit applicable with SAPOL will be limited to seven years' service and will be used to establish the probation period that must be completed.
- Prior service will only be recognised for applicants who at the time of submitting their application to SAPOL, have been continuously and actively employed as a police officer for a minimum of three years within the previous five-year period, not including initial recruit training or career breaks.
- Previous service does not include:
- Any periods of unpaid leave of 14 days or more will be excluded from the calculation for the purpose or recognition of that prior service.
- A break in service is determined to be a period of unpaid absence from police service in excess of 12 months. The period of break will not count as service for the purpose of calculating service entitlements.
- This policy is used to determine the minimum probationary period and for calculating the advancement of pay increments at the rank of Constable.
Probation period
- Your probation will be for a reduced period of either 6, 9 or 12 months depending on your previous level of service, calculated through the recognition of your prior service.
- Supporting documentation will be requested by the recruitment team to establish the exact length of the probation to be served.
Salary
- The probationary period will be paid at the rank of Probationary Constable. Please note shift penalties are paid in addition to base salary.
- After successful completion of the probationary period, officers will be appointed and paid at the rank and increment determined from their recognition of prior service and learning.
Read more about current salaries for South Australia Police.
Applications
- The application form and Statement of Personal Health and Circumstances can be found here.
- In addition to the application documentation, applicants must also supply the following documents:
- Police service record.
- Police training record.
- Sick and absence leave record.
- Conduct / disciplinary record.
More information can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions.
What's next?
Attend a webinar
Register for one of our upcoming international information webinars to find out more about the application process, the role, and moving down under.REGISTER
Make an appointment
If you have additional questions or require further support, make a time to speak with a friendly member of our recruiting team.BOOK NOW
Apply
Please note, prior to beginning your application, you need to complete the Statement of Personal Health and Circumstances online form, found here.APPLY NOW
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