Once you’ve been accepted into the Constable Development Program, you’ll join other recruits at SA Police's Academy for your foundation training course.
Located in Taperoo, north-west of Adelaide’s city centre, the academy houses state-of-the-art facilities including:
Your time at the academy may be challenging. However, with the supportive learning environment that your training officers and peers provide, you’ll find your experience as a cadet extremely rewarding.
At the SA Police Academy, you’ll combine lessons in law, investigations and procedure with operational safety, firearms and basic driver training.
Your hours of training will be 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Occasionally, we may require you to train during the evenings, and you’ll also need to complete study in your own time.
Some of the skills you’ll acquire during this period include:
You’ll also participate in practical role-playing scenarios, simulating an operational policing environment that will help you further develop and refine your newly acquired skills.
Everything you learn at the academy will be assessed through a combination of theory and practical examination.
Our cadet training program at the police academy is designed to challenge you both physically and mentally, to see whether you have what it takes to be a member of SA Police.
Throughout the program, you’ll complete training in law, policy and procedure, as well as an operational placement within a metropolitan district or regional Local Service Area. Upon successful completion of all phases of training, you’ll graduate from the academy and begin your career as a general duties patrol officer.
Are you ready for the challenges of a career in policing? Register for a seminar to find out more or apply today to begin your journey to becoming a police officer with SA Police.