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What this job is
A Specialist Police Officer undertakes investigative, tactical, or forensic duties within a state or federal police service, applying advanced training and expertise in areas such as homicide, cybercrime, organised crime, or bomb disposal. They work within structured police hierarchies, conducting complex investigations, managing crime scenes, and preparing evidence for prosecution. The role requires independent decision-making within legislative frameworks such as the Criminal Code and state-based police regulation.
Pay
A$2,560 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Confidentiality and Privacy Compliancecore
- Conflict De-escalationcore
- Conflict Resolutioncore
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligencecore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Trauma-Informed Communicationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Case Note Documentation
- Conduct public presentations
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Negotiation
- Record Management
- Research and Analysis
- Stakeholder Communication
- Time Management and Prioritisation