Community minded individuals are encouraged to attend the upcoming Queensland Police Recruitment Seminar which is due to take place in Bowen next week.
The event will provide those interested in a career as a police officer with a range of relevant information and it will also give attendees the opportunity to ask questions about the application process.
Facilitated by Senior Constable Steve Smith and Sergeant Nigel Dalton from Mackay Police and Senior Sergeant Craig Shepherd from Bowen Police Station, this is an opportunity to connect with the region’s police force.
Senior Constable Smith said they held a similar seminar in Mackay in September which was very successful and became the impetus to hold another event in Bowen.
This location was chosen because Bowen is a central hub, easily accessible for a range of communities living with the Whitsundays and Burdekin areas.
“We hope this event encourages people from Collinsville, Ayr, Home Hill, Proserpine and Airlie Beach,” he explained.
“The Mackay event was a bit of a litmus test and was huge - 47 people came – one was even from Bloomsbury!”
Senior Constable Smith has been with the police force for 32 years and said that he travelled over 900 kilometres from his hometown of Mount Isa to attend a recruitment event all those years ago.
“The Recruitment Seminars provide a lot more in-depth information that’s not available on the web,” he explained.
The event will give details about the entire process, from checking eligibility through to getting prepared for the academy and sitting exams.
Prior to attending, however, those interested are encouraged to take a self-check test on the police recruitment website where they can check whether they are eligible.
When asked what qualities recruiters are looking for, Senior Constable Smith said they want community orientated people who already show service to the people in different aspects of their lives.
He also said that recruits need to be prepared for a strong study discipline to be introduced into the lives and have a slightly higher than basic level of fitness.
Anyone over the age of 17 can apply, but you need to be 18 to commence work.
“Younger people who have recently left school are familiar with the study,” he said.
“But with the retirement age at 60, we recently took on a 1st year who was 57 and used to be in the army - he gave three years’ service.”
Open to anyone with a good heart and community conscience, if you are interested in a career in the police force, make sure you attend this recruitment event.
WHAT: Queensland Police Recruitment Seminar
WHERE: PCYC, Queens Beach Bowen
WHEN: Thursday, October 19 from 6pm
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