question regarding police in Australia?

Question

hi there, as many of you know we are hoping to emigrate to queensland in Australia within the next 12 months. My son is 17 and once we get to Australia will aim to go to college for a year to study. he wants to know if he will be able to join and train in the Australian police? Or do you have to be Australian of origin to do this?

have been told we may have to wait 9 - 15 months for visas

Answer 1

You do not have to be an Australian citizen but you must have permanent residency status. You can also be a New Zealand citizen. There is a lot of information about the Queensland Police service here:
http://www.police.qld.gov.au/join/recruitment/generalEntry/checklist.htm

The requirements would be much the same for any of the State police services or the Federal police.

Answer 2

Each state government runs it's own police force - New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland etc. There is no Australia-wide police, there is the Federal Police but their powers are very limited outside federally controlled areas. Each state has it's own police training college. They are all likely to welcome any recruit with a degree or diploma. Your son will need to be a citizen or perhaps a permanent resident - as previously noted.

Answer 3

He will have to become an Australian citizen
this takes a few years before you can apply for citizenship
i assume you have applied for immigration,this can take a long time if you meet the qualifications to immigrate to Australia

Answer 4

You have to become an Australian citizen. Takes a couple of years. He could finish his education in the meantime.

If you're going to live in Australia, better bring your own water!
We have a major drought and water shortage!

Good luck!

Answer 5

your son should aim for a college/university degree if he wants to have a decent police force job. takes 3 to 4 years.
alternatively, if he has english?european? police force experience - even as a volunteer - it will help.