A total of 129 recruits have been inducted into the Queensland Police Service (QPS) with four of the first-year constables to be deployed at the Caboolture Station.
The first-year constables were sworn into the QPS in a ceremony that saw the largest gathering of recruits in ten years. Commissioner Katarina Carroll, Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services The Honourable Mark Ryan MP were present at the Oxley Academy for the ceremony.
“It’s a great job,” Commissioner Carroll said, adding that joining the service is both challenging and extremely rewarding.
Commissioner Carroll also took the opportunity to announce that the QPS had adjusted the age limit for applicants. That means prospective recruits as young as 17 years old are welcome to apply.
“What I’m announcing today is that the QPS is adjusting the recruit applicant age limit to enable more young Queenslanders to kick-start an exciting career in policing.
“Similar to successful recruitment pathways in the past, this change for young people who have a desire and a drive to become a police officer, is really exciting as it allows them to explore a career with the QPS that allows them to give back to their community.
“As a Service, we continue to look for people with diverse backgrounds and from walks of life that reflect the community we serve, and I am excited to see what these young people can bring to our organisation in the future.
For his part, Minister Ryan commended the recruits for pursuing a career in community safety. He described them as young Queenslanders who are ”seeking purpose and meaning in their career,” adding that their joining the force couldn’t have come at a better time.
“The newest constables come from diverse backgrounds which will bring a range of skills to the job to ensure Queenslanders are provided with better policing services,” Minister Ryan said.
“I commend all the graduates here today and their commitment to enhancing our great lifestyle by keeping the community safe.”
The 129 FYC will be deployed throughout Queensland, 17 of which will be distributed to the Moreton District broken down as follows:
- Bribie Island Station – 2
- Burpengary Station – 2
- Caboolture Station – 4
- Deception Bay Station – 2
- Mango Hill North Lakes Station – 1
- Petrie Station – 3
- Redcliffe Station – 3
The breakdown for other suburbs can be found here. Those interested in joining QPS may click this link to check your eligibility.
