Commissioner Katarina Carroll and Assistant Commissioner Mark Kelly welcomed 51 new First Year Constables (FYCs) into the QPS, including three graduates who became fathers throughout the Recruit Training Program.
The graduates were the first Townsville intake to complete the new Recruit Training Program of 34 weeks.
The recruit graduation ceremony, held at Townsville Stadium, celebrated the graduates’ efforts over the course of their training before they embark on their careers as FYCs.
Throughout their first year probationary period, the officers will rotate through their allocated stations to gain a broad exposure and opportunity to respond to a variety of policing situations.
The QPS has announced its largest ever recruitment campaign, with new incentives, including extra financial support for recruits training at police academies.
Commissioner Carroll congratulated the newest officers who are now sworn First Year Constables protecting and serving the people of Queensland.
“You have all walked different paths in life to get here, and you each bring your own unique experiences and talents to the Service,” she said.
“With backgrounds as diverse as school leavers, defence, science, and policing in other jurisdiction you each bring a range of backgrounds and experiences to the Service.
“You are the first intake to complete the new Recruit Training Program in North Queensland and as a Service, we are always looking to improve our training, to prepare you for policing – a job like no other.
“Your graduation is an important milestone, and I am confident that you will make a positive difference within your communities.”
This intake of FYCs will be deployed through Queensland to the following stations:
FAR NORTH REGION
Far North District
- Cairns Station – 7
- Edmonton Station – 6
NORTHERN REGION
Townsville District
Ayr Station – 2
Charters Towers Station – 2
Townsville Station – 4
Mundingburra Station – 4
Kirwan Station – 2
Mount Isa District
Mount Isa Station – 5
CENTRATL REGION
Mackay District
Mackay Station – 5
Mackay Northern Beaches Station – 2
Whitsunday Station – 1
Bowen Station – 1
Capricornia District
Rockhampton Station – 7
Wide Bay Burnett District
Gladstone Station – 7
SOUTHERN REGION
Darling Downs District
Dalby Station – 1
Police officers aren’t born, they’re made, with every challenge or adversity overcome, and their personal values, helping to shape them into great officers who can make a real difference.
There is no better time to join the QPS. You’re already ready.
Visit PoliceRecruit.com.au to check your eligibility today.
