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Apply and become a Protective Services Officer.

Employment opportunities are advertised as operational stream classifications under the Queensland Police Service on Smart Jobs. To stay updated on recruitment intakes, set up email alerts with the keywords Protective Services on the SmartJobs website.

We have addressed some of the common questions about the PSO role here. 

If you have more recruitment related questions, email us at - PS.Enquiries@police.qld.gov.au

If you are interested in becoming a Senior Protective Services Officer in remote or discrete communities send your resume to protectiveservicesfirstnationsproject@police.qld.gov.au 

For more information click here.

Read the inspiring stories of our PSOs here. Learn what motivated them to become Protective Services Officers. 

QPS Protective Services Pay Rates 2025