How much does a PSO get paid in Victoria?

How much does a PSO get paid in Victoria?

The annual base salary of a PSO is $66,399 at full time; it will then reduce to part time pro-rata of full time. All leave entitlements will also be calculated pro-rata of contact hours worked.

Are PSO sworn members?

1 What powers does a PSO have? A PSO is a sworn officer of Victoria Police who is granted some of the powers and functions of a constable when on-duty in a ‘designated place’ (as defined in the Victoria Police Regulations 2014). Transit PSOs are employed to patrol metropolitan and major regional railway stations.

How much do FPS officers make?

FPS Police Salary

How many PSO are there in Victoria?

As of December 2019, Victoria Police had over 21,399 officers, including 1,484 Protective Services Officers and 253 Police Recruits in training, 2 reservists and 3,616 civilian staff and 391 custody officers across 333 police stations.

What do you need to be a PSO?

You’ll need:

1. excellent verbal communication skills.
2. active listening skills.
3. knowledge of public safety and security.
4. customer service skills.
5. patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
6. leadership skills.
7. negotiation skills.
8. legal knowledge including court procedures and government regulations.

What does a Protective Services Officer do?

As a protective service officer you will: Undertake national protective security and first-response operations. Deter, detect and respond to criminal activity. Report, input, collate and retrieve data for operational purposes.

What’s a PSO officer?

Working for the National Probation Service in England and Wales, probation service officers (PSOs) support offenders who are serving custodial and community sentences. They also oversee and co-ordinate rehabilitation programmes for offenders in custody and after release from prison.

How do I become an PSO officer?

There is a seven-step process to becoming PSO:

1. Register.
2. Pass the AFP Entrance Exam.
3. Pass the fitness assessment.
4. Complete a detailed application.
5. Pass a medical and psychological assessment.
6. Pass a security assessment.
7. Attend the two-day Assessment Centre course.

What does a protective service officer do?

How do you become a FPS officer?

Apply for an open position on the USAJobs website. Attend an interview with the Department of Homeland Security. Successfully complete a physical examination, drug test, polygraph exam, and background investigation. Get hired as an FPS officer.

What weapons do PSO carry?

What do they carry?

• Gun.
• Pepper spray.
• Handcuffs.
• Batons.

What can a PSO do?

Protective service officers (PSOs) provide highly visible security at key locations like Parliament House in Canberra and Defence sites. You will also provide protective security to the diplomatic community.

Where are the Protective Services Officers in Melbourne?

Protective Services Officers are located at all 212 metropolitan train stations in Melbourne and four regional train stations across Victoria (Bendigo, Traralgon, Ballarat and Geelong). Upon graduation from the Victoria Police Academy, you will be stationed at the Victoria Police Centre in Docklands, Melbourne.

Where do you train to be a Victoria Police officer?

Your journey to becoming part of Victoria Police begins at the Victoria Police Academy View Mount Road, Glen Waverley, where you will study and train to become a Protective Services Officer. Protective Services Officers will undertake a full time 12-week comprehensive paid training schedule at the Victoria Police Academy.

Where do you train to be a protective services officer?

Learn about the training you will take to become a Protective Services Officer with Victoria Police. Your journey to becoming part of Victoria Police begins at the Victoria Police Academy View Mount Road, Glen Waverley, where you will study and train to become a Protective Services Officer.

What are the duties of a protective services officer?

As a Protective Services Officer, your roles and duties will include: 1 monitoring and patrolling peak hour train services 2 building trust in the safety of the station and public transport system through rapport with commuters and the surrounding community 3 working at major events and their surrounds