October 24, 2022
Prospective police recruits will temporarily have their entry exam fee waived in a State Government bid to encourage enrolment.
Police Minister Mark Ryan and Commissioner Katarina Carroll announced on Monday that the $215 Queensland Police Service Entry Assessment and the $20 Physical Fitness test would be free for the next six months for all recruit-hopefuls
Pre-employment medical screening and assessment costs will remain applicable.
Minister Ryan said he was confident the decision to remove $235 of testing fees would further enrolment and create opportunities for more Queenslanders.
“Waiving entry testing fees is a great motivator for people who may have previously been discouraged to apply because of the costs involved,” he said.
Commissioner Carroll said she wanted to encourage everyone who was considering a career in policing to come forward and realise their potential.
There will be an Open Day at the Bob Atkinson Operational Capabilities Centre in Wacol on November 5 to give potential recruits a taste of what it is like to be a police officer.
“This is a chance for potential recruits to check out the driver training track, scenario village and indoor firearms range,” Commissioner Carroll said.
- Registrations to attend the free Open Day can be made online
