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Specialist and non-policing roles

“The breadth of work is fantastic and there are so many opportunities working for the AFP. You get a taste of every type of forensic work.”
Jo Lee, Team Leader, Biology, Forensics

The AFP has many specialist and non-policing roles which range from corporate and operational support to intelligence, scientific and technical roles. Read more about Specialist and non-policing roles

Federal Agents

“I didn’t expect the responsibilities and opportunities so early in my career, but there’s such a huge variety of work in the AFP.”
Kylie Ford, Counter Terrorism, Jakarta

From terrorism to corporate crime and from people smuggling to drug trafficking, AFP Federal Agents prevent and detect crimes against Commonwealth law. Read more about Federal Agent roles

Protective Service Officers

“I’m always doing something different, always learning and always growing. The AFP is such a great organisation to work for, with such a diverse range of people, who are all so supportive.”
Amanda, Protective Service Officer

As part of the AFP’s multi-faceted approach to fighting 21st century crime, Protective Service Officers protect Commonwealth interests in Australia and overseas, including counter terrorism first response at Australia’s major airports. Read more about Protective Service Officer roles

Community Policing

“It’s such a fantastic organisation to work in and it offers so many opportunities. You can specialise if you want to, or study or go overseas. The opportunities are boundless once you know the basics of policing.”
Leanne Close, Deputy Chief Police Officer, ACT Policing

As a member of Community Policing, you can make a positive difference to the lives of people in your local community. Read more about Community Policing

Transfer from another police service

“Everyone is so approachable and they really show an appreciation for the skills I have been able to bring across from other organisations.”
 Craig, Operational Safety Trainer, International Deployment Group

The AFP welcomes interest from state and territory police with at least five years experience for International Deployments) or at least two years for federal or community policing. Read more about transferring from another police service

Speakers bureau

The AFP Speakers bureau is a national program that provides presentations and talks to Community groups, schools and universities about employment opportunities in the AFP.

Read more about the Speakers bureau.

2008 National Career and Employment Expos

AFP representatives from various business areas including Human Resources, Forensics and Protection will be attending the 2008 National Career and Employment Expos being held around Australia in the coming months.

Read more about this year's Expo

 

Career snapshots

This months profile is Rachael Kennedy, a Fingerprint Examiner. After beginning her career as a food and water tester for the health department, Rachel now loves her challenging role and plays an integral part in a wide range of investigations.

"I get a lot of job satisfaction from solving crime in my own community. There is nothing better than being part of an investigation that has put a stop to a run of crime in the suburbs." Read more about Rachael Kennedy.

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