Pathway to Policing

Are you interested in a career in policing?

This SACE Stage 2 subject package has been developed to provide a pathway to a career in policing. If you are interested in applying for a role as a police officer, police security officer or community constable with SA Police, then this package can help you to prepare for SA Police's eligibility criteria and recruitment process, by developing the skills and qualities needed for this rewarding career.

Please note: completion of this package does not guarantee your acceptance into a career with SA Police. You will need to apply directly to SA Police and meet their eligibility criteria. Please see www.achievemore.com.au for specific information regarding SA Police's eligibility criteria and recruitment process.

There are five recommended SACE Stage 2 subjects in this package:

1. Activating Identities and Futures (compulsory for SACE completion): you could choose to focus this on your interest in a policing career. Note: students who have completed this subject will not need to enrol in this subject.
2. Essential English: develop your literacy skills to support you in meeting the level required for the SA Police Recruitment Test. You will also develop your communication skills to support you to demonstrate the necessary qualities to succeed in a career as a police officer, such as leadership, decisiveness, problem-solving, integrity, courage and respect.
3. Workplace Practices: develop your knowledge and understanding of the employability skills and requirements to work in policing in South Australia. Participate in 50-60 hours of relevant work placement.
4. Fitness and Wellbeing (Integrated Learning): develop the physical fitness and strength required for the SA Police Recruitment Fitness and Agility Test, including the Fit for Duty Test, Physical Capacity Assessment and Police Academy Fitness Standards. You will also explore strategies to support your development of mental, social and emotional health to work successfully in a community service setting, as well as study the social determinants of health and their impact on the community.
5. Free choice subject.

SA Police are key partners in this program, and provide curriculum development support, guest speakers, opportunities for excursions to the Police Academy and police stations, and work experience and volunteering opportunities for students. We thank SA Police for their support and involvement in this program.

There are many rewarding careers in policing in South Australia. These include police officer careers, police security officer careers, community constable careers, call centre and other careers. Please see www.achievemore.com.au for more information.

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How to apply?

Note: applications are open to current year 11 students, who will be enrolling in year 12 in 2026.

To apply for this program, please complete the Application Form (link further below) by Friday 31 October 2025 (week 3, term 4).

Please note: there are limited places in this program for 2026, so please provide as much information as possible in your application.

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All applicants must also email the documents listed below to dl.0810.enrolment@schools.sa.edu.au. Please include the applicants name as well as the program you are applying for (Pathway to Policing) in the email subject line. Please also provide us with the name of a relevant referee, such as a school coordinator or leader, who we can contact regarding your application. Written recommendations from appropriate referees are welcomed also.

The documents to include in your email are:

• Two previous school reports, including attendance rates
• SACE completion check

Enrolment applicants progressing to interview will be invited to attend a meeting with an enrolling counsellor. Students not progressing to interview will be informed via email.

If you have any questions about the enrolment process, please phone Student Services on 8159 3162 or email dl.0810.enrolment@schools.sa.edu.au.