What does a PSO do? PSOs are positioned at train stations across Victoria between 6pm to 3am each day to help protect the 400,000 commuters who use the train network. PSOs are responsible for: • Proactively monitoring train commuters and maintaining a visible presence • Assisting the public with general enquiries • Providing advice and ensuring the community feels safe • Addressing incidents of anti-social behaviour including alcohol, drug related offences and property damage PROTECTIVE SERVICES OFFICER THE ROLE OF A PROTECTIVE SERVICES OFFICER (PSO). VICTORIA POLICE IS LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO TAKE ON
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What does a PSO do?PSOs are positioned at train stations across Victoria between 6pm to 3am each day to help protect the 400,000 commuters who use the train network. PSOs are responsible for:
• Addressing incidents of anti-social behaviour includingalcohol,drugrelatedoffencesandpropertydamage
PROTECTIVE SERVICES OFFICER
ThE ROlE OF a PROTECTIVE SERVICES OFFICER (PSO).
VICTORIa POlICE IS lOOkIng FOR PEOPlE TO TakE On
Provide proof of educational qualifications if under 21Ifyouareunder21yearsofage,youmusthavepassedtheVictorianCertificateofEducation(VCE)orequivalent(SeniorLevelVictorianCertificateofAppliedLearning(VCAL)isaccepted)priortoinduction.
Hold a Victorian Driver’s LicenceYoumusthaveacurrentVictoriandriver'slicenceatthetimeofinduction.Eitheranautomaticormanuallicence is acceptable.
Note: Victoria Police is also particularly interested in recruits with bilingual communication skills who are able to talk to a member of the public in their native language and convey information back in English.
Hold Australian Citizenship or Australian Permanent ResidencyYoumustbeanAustralianCitizenorholdAustralianpermanentresidencytojoinVictoriaPolice.
Demonstrate good character and reputationVictoriaPoliceconductsextensivebackgroundchecksonProtectiveServicesOfficerapplicantsduringtheselectionprocess.Formore information regarding theVictoriaPolicepriorhistoryguidelinesvisit: www.policecareer.vic.gov.au/pso/forms-pso.
Meet the minimum medical requirementsYou will be required to meet the minimummedical requirements as per the Victoria Police medicalpolicyinordertoperformtherole.FormoreinformationregardingtheVictoriaPolicemedicalguidelines visit:www.policecareer.vic.gov.au/pso/forms-pso.
Demonstrate sound English communication skillsOne of the fundamental skills that you will need to demonstrate as a PSO applicant is your ability to communicatewellinEnglish.Thismeanshavingtheabilitytoread,write,listenandverballycommunicateinEnglishatalevelthatwillallowyoutocompetentlycarryoutthedutiesoftheroleinanoperationalcontext.
For further information, please visit www.policecareer.vic.gov.au/pso
What other important information should I take into consideration before applying to become a PSO?
• As a PSO youwill beworking 80 hours per fortnight on a permanent twilight shift (starting timebetween3pmto7pmandfinishingtimebetween2amand3am)