Police and Law Enforcement

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Police Officer

A Police Officer enforces laws, investigates crimes, and ensures public safety while specialising in areas like traffic or criminal investigations.

Avg yearly income $108,420
Skill level Advanced

Detective

Detectives investigate crimes by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and collaborating with law enforcement to solve cases and ensure public safety.

Avg yearly income $130,000
Skill level Advanced

Crime Analyst

A Crime Analyst studies crime data to aid law enforcement in preventing and solving crimes by identifying patterns and providing insights.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Law Enforcement Officer

Law Enforcement Officers maintain public order, enforce laws, prevent crime, and support community safety through investigations and emergency responses.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in police and law enforcement

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
11029NAT

Course in Firearms and Weapons Safety (Approved for Firearms Licensing in Queensland)
On Campus
4 days
$250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Police Officer Security Guard Security Officer
Bodyguard Trapper or Hunter
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Police Officer Security Guard Security Officer Bodyguard Trapper or Hunter + 2 more

Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $48,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Analyst Probation Officer Correctional Officer
Correctional Supervisor Legal Advocate Court Support Worker Criminal Investigator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Analyst Probation Officer Correctional Officer Correctional Supervisor Legal Advocate Court Support Worker Criminal Investigator + 4 more

Bachelor of Criminology
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $91,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Parole Officer Probation Officer Law Enforcement Officer
Correctional Officer Correctional Supervisor Correctional Case Manager Criminal Defence Lawyer Legal Advocate Chief of Police Criminal Investigator
+ 7 more
10972NAT

Diploma of Justice Studies
Blended, Online
12 months
$4,999 - $9,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Correctional Officer Court Officer Paralegal
Police Officer Public Servant Court Support Worker Crime Analyst
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Correctional Officer Court Officer Paralegal Police Officer Public Servant Court Support Worker Crime Analyst + 4 more
10971NAT

Certificate IV in Justice Studies
Blended, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $4,090
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Correctional Officer Court Officer Paralegal
Police Officer Prison Officer Public Servant Court Support Worker Crime Analyst
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Correctional Officer Court Officer Paralegal Police Officer Prison Officer Public Servant Court Support Worker Crime Analyst + 5 more

Bachelor of Arts (Criminology)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Prevention Officer Criminologist Forensic Specialist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Prevention Officer Criminologist Forensic Specialist

Bachelor of Arts (Criminology and Criminal Justice)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $72,720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminologist Court Officer Detective
Criminal Defence Lawyer Court Support Worker Criminal Investigator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminologist Court Officer Detective Criminal Defence Lawyer Court Support Worker Criminal Investigator + 3 more

Bachelor of Business (Project Management)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Manager Health and Safety Manager Project Manager (Police Force)
International Project Manager Client Side Project Manager Program Officer Studio Executive
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Manager Health and Safety Manager Project Manager (Police Force) International Project Manager Client Side Project Manager Program Officer Studio Executive + 4 more

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Criminology)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $15,268
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Detective Forensic Psychologist
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Detective Forensic Psychologist

Master of Criminology
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $62,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Analyst Criminologist Forensic Psychologist
Detective
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Analyst Criminologist Forensic Psychologist Detective + 1 more

Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $102,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Court Officer Criminologist Detective
Police Officer Parole Officer Prosecutor Magistrate Crime Analyst
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Court Officer Criminologist Detective Police Officer Parole Officer Prosecutor Magistrate Crime Analyst + 5 more

Graduate Diploma in Criminology
On Campus
6 - 12 months
$15,500 - $25,080
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminologist Crime Analyst Probation Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminologist Crime Analyst Probation Officer

Graduate Certificate in Criminology
On Campus
4 - 6 months
$12,540 - $14,510
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Analyst Law Enforcement Officer Probation Officer
Parole Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Analyst Law Enforcement Officer Probation Officer Parole Officer + 1 more

Bachelor of Policing
On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $48,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Investigator Crime Prevention Officer Police Officer
Probation Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Investigator Crime Prevention Officer Police Officer Probation Officer + 1 more

Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
Blended
3 years
$48,960 - $49,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminologist Parole Officer Police Officer
Law Enforcement Officer Prosecutor Chief of Police Forensic Consultant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Criminologist Parole Officer Police Officer Law Enforcement Officer Prosecutor Chief of Police Forensic Consultant + 4 more
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