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The Queensland Police Service (QPS) employs staff in a wide range of roles across the state.
Aviation
Aviation Capability Group (ACG) is an integral part of the QPS. ACG provides government aviation services specialising in both rotary and fixed wing operations in support of the QPS and our partner agencies in essential, lifesaving and emergency response operations across Queensland. Our commitment to safety, efficiency and innovation has established us as a leader in government aviation services.
We fly to save and serve, helping our community when they need us most. To deliver critical emergency response, support our health system, keep justice running securely, and take our leaders where they need to go.
Saving lives is our priority. On the worst days and the best days, people can rely on ACG to be there. From our teams on the ground to those in the sky, we work together for a better, safer Queensland. Join our experienced team of pilots, engineers, flight crew, operations coordination, safety, quality and support roles.
Prosecutions
QPS Legal Division provides legal, prosecution and information management services for the QPS and manages legal relationships with the justice system, government stakeholders and clients.
Prosecution Services are responsible for QPS prosecutorial functions, coordination of specialist courts and diversionary programs, operational legal advice and prosecutor training.
We provide prosecutorial services in Queensland Magistrates and Children's Courts. In addition to sworn police officers, QPS employs civilian prosecutors who are legally qualified and admitted lawyers.
Our roles include professional Legal Practitioners, Legal Policy Officers, Information Release Officers and Prosecutors.
Information Technology
Frontline and Digital Division provides Information and Communication Technology (ICT) support, innovation, and services to the QPS. The Division’s services are critical for frontline officer safety, core information systems and data sharing with other agencies, ensuring a safer and more resilient Queensland.
Frontline and Digital Division delivers reliable and sustainable Information Communications Technology capabilities which support whole of Government priorities and commitments, utilising fit for purpose data, systems and intelligence to keep Queensland safe.
With QPS, you'll join a highly skilled team finding innovative solutions which directly contribute to positive community outcomes.
Forensics
Forensic Services Group (FSG) delivers highly specialised services in support of the investigative functions of the QPS. FSG provide a diverse range of field and laboratory rapid quality assured forensic services to support frontline police in investigating, solving and stopping crime. FSG has a high level of participation in both national and international forums and committees to benchmark forensic standards and practices.
Membership at these levels has enhanced FSG’s ability to develop specialist forensic capabilities, improve stakeholder engagement and service delivery to the Queensland community while maximising community safety.
Join our team of professional Fingerprint Analysts, Forensic Scientists, Forensic Computer Analysts and DNA Management Officers.
- Education / Training
Education and Training Officers (ETO) improve the skills and knowledge of law, police duties and management of all police officers and staff members at all levels and locations across the QPS.
Education and Training Services includes educational design specialists, learning management system specialists and multi-media developers. Our Services support current and future training programs and products to assure Service personnel develop the behaviours, skills and knowledge they need to support the Community and achieve Service outcomes through high quality education and training.
Our roles include:
- Staff Development Officer
- Training Coordinator
- Education Support
- Safety Strategy
The Safety Strategy Division (SSD) is at the forefront of fostering a culture of work health and safety across the QPS. We are dedicated to implementing strategic initiatives that enhance the safety and operational effectiveness of our personnel, ensuring they can serve the community with excellence.
Play a key role in championing safety within the QPS.
- Psychosocial Health and Safety
- Safety Governance
- Safety Operations
Safety Strategy and Projects
- Health and Wellbeing
Health and Wellbeing's vision is to support and empower our people by delivering integrated, innovative, and person-centric services that promote and foster health and wellbeing.
Play a key role in supporting strengthened health and wellbeing at the QPS. Join us now as:
- Psychologist
- Injury Management
- Health & Safety Advisor
- Dietician
- Exercise Physiologist
- Social worker
- Human Services Officer
- Intelligence
The State Intelligence Group’s primary role is to provide the QPS with relevant, timely and accurate information and intelligence to strategic and frontline decision makers to enable them to allocate police officers and other resources at the right place and time to stop crime and make the community safe.
QPS delivers enhanced intelligence and investigative capability for frontline policing. Our team consists of:
- Intelligence Officer
- Cyber Reporting
- Intelligence Specialist
- Intelligence Analyst
- Crime Stoppers Analyst
- Security and Counter-Terrorism Adviser
- Forensic Scientist
- Operational Frontline Support
We employ staff across diverse range of frontline roles and we aspire to fully reflect the diverse community we serve.
The QPS employs staff in a wide range of roles across the state. These roles offer a rewarding career that provides vital assistance to front line officers and policing services across the state and to the Queensland community. There is a diverse range of roles including:
- Station Client Service Officer
- Weapons Licensing
- Assistant Watchhouse Officer
- Roster Clerk
- Property (Evidence) Officer
- Police Bands Person
- Police Dog Trainer
- Horse Trainer
- Stable Hand
- Vessel Fleet Manager
- Fleet Officer
- Marine Technicians
Communications Operator (Triple Zero Call Taker & Police Dispatcher)
As a Communications Operator, you are the first point of contact for members of the public requesting assistance via emergency Triple Zero (000) calls. Comms Operators undertake shift work on a 24/7 basis and provide frontline police with accurate, relevant, and timely information and support through a range of information management systems and communications equipment including radio systems.
Please check the Communications Operator Recruitment Guide (PDF, 1.5MB) when you prepare application.
Policelink Client Service Officer
Policelink's purpose is to enhance community safety through the consistent delivery of professional high-quality services which support frontline policing and the Queensland Community.
Policelink is a 24/7 non-urgent contact centre consisting of over 380 civilian staff and Police Officers. Policelink provides members of the Queensland community online and telephone reporting capability for a variety of occurrence reports and general policing matters. Policelink average 2 million contacts per year (public and police) providing frontline police with time saving capabilities, enabling them to keep the people, places and communities of Queensland safe through excellence in policing and community safety service.
Police Liaison Officers
Police Liaison Officers (PLOs) are employed by the QPS to establish and maintain a positive rapport between culturally specific communities and the QPS. The role of Police Liaison Officers is to promote trust and understanding by assisting the community and police to:
- reduce and prevent crime.
- divert people from the criminal justice system.
- advise and educate police officers on culture and cultural issues, and
- improve community knowledge of law and order issues and policing services.
For more information, please visit Police Liaison Officers page.
Protective Services Officers
Protective Services Officers are sworn staff members of the QPS. We have legislative powers to provide security to state government buildings and assets, whilst working closely with Queensland Police Officers. Protective Services Officers are governed under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000.
Protective Services Group conduct mobile patrols throughout the greater Brisbane, Logan and Moreton Bay areas, and monitor electronic security alarms across the State. We also provide a security presence to TransLink locations across Brisbane. Where necessary, we do mobile patrols throughout the state through third party providers.
Once a member of the Protective Services Group, there are opportunities to undertake further training and other professional development courses to progress and enhance your career in areas such as technical skills, leadership and management.
For more information, please visit Protective Services Group page.
- Corporate and Administration
QPS has teams for overall management of the corporate services within the QPS that enable the organisation to deliver our core business. Our teams consist of :
- Finance and Accounting
- Procurement Services
- Assets and Facilities Management
- Fleet Services
- Human Resources and Employee Relations
- Governance
Policy and Performance
- Communications, Culture and Engagement
The Communications, Culture and Engagement (CCE) team provides a whole of Service specialist capability to support the ongoing effective operations of the QPS.
CCE provides a 24/7 media operations response and information sharing through the QPS digital platforms, whilst managing public relations campaigns and proactive media projects including the police recruitment campaigns. CCE also manages the internal communications systems and undertakes whole of Service engagement.
Through enterprise change management, CCE embeds a purpose and values-based culture in QPS and its members where they feel connected, engaged, and empowered, promoting the QPS fulfillment of inclusion, diversity and human rights requirements.
CCE engages the community through community groups, social media and community platforms to share crime prevention messaging. We oversee youth programs and policing in schools that engage with youth to enhance community safety through preventative programs, education and awareness.
This support is given through roles such as:
- Social Media Officer
- Media Officer
- Public Affairs Officer
- School Support Officer
- Communications Officer
- Research Officer
- Crime Prevention
- Project Officer
- Communications and Engagement Officer
Career Pathways to your future
Entry level Administration
Are you looking for a career in the QPS? Are you a driven individual with administrative skills? Submit your application here, and you could be considered for future entry level administration AO3 roles within the QPS.
Once you register your interest you will become eligible to be considered for opportunities within a broad range of QPS functions which match your skill set and interests.
Your application will be considered for future vacancies at your preferred location.
Graduate Programs
QPS participates in the many programs Queensland Government has to offer university graduates. These programs are designed for recent graduates across a number of disciplines who want to innovate Queensland's public service. These award-winning program give you insight into how government works and the opportunity to work on projects that improve community services.
Volunteers
Volunteering with us offers you a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety of your community. Whether you’re looking to gain new skills, build meaningful connections, or support public safety initiatives, our volunteer programs are designed to make a real impact.
We offer diverse volunteering opportunities:
- State Emergency Service - Join us | State Emergency Service
- Marine Rescue Service - Join MRQ | Marine Rescue Queensland
- Volunteers in Policing (ViP’s) - Volunteers in Policing | QPS
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