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NSW Police Force

3.1 total rating from 110 reviews

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3.1

110 ratings in total

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58%

Employees recommend this employer to friends

Work/Life balance

3.1

Career development

3.0

Benefits & perks

2.7

Management

2.6

Working environment

3.0

Diversity & equal opportunity

3.2

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5.0

Police Officer

Aug 2023

Toukley NSW 2263

More than 12 years in the role

I loved every second and would do it again because helping people and giving to the community is like none other.

The good things

I really enjoyed being a police officer, a life long dream. Helping people who cannot help themselves. Great roster. Good pay. A lot of career opportunities within the Police force.

The challenges

Can be detrimental to your mental health and physical health. High risk of injury. Shift work and public holidays. Keeping up to date with correspondence, court and outstanding matters.

1 person found this helpful

1.0

special Constable

May 2023

Sydney NSW 2000

7 to 8 years in the role

Special Constable

The good things

Good workmates, time off

The challenges

management, opportunity, respect

1 person found this helpful

2.0

Police Officer

Nov 2022

All Australia

If you’re wondering if you should join….. either way you’ll regret it.

The good things

The days off the best, folllowed by in most part the people..

The challenges

The smell of the dead seeping into your clothes….you will taste it.

1 person found this helpful

4.0

Detective Sergeant

May 2022

New South Wales, Australia

More than 12 years in the role, current employee

A rewarding career that provides countless opportunity.

The good things

The role of Detective Sergeant has provided me opportunity to take on new challenges in a complex and diverse working space.

The challenges

As part of the role I have been involved in leading teams in operations that have had the potential to risk the safety of my team and the public. These situations have at time been highly stressful, however also very rewarding when the situation is resolved in line with the plain I developed.

1 person found this helpful

3.0

Business / Process analyst

Feb 2022

New South Wales, Australia

Less than 1 year in the role, former employee

I was warned that this was a difficult place to work but I had a really good experience

The good things

Easy place to get things done once you work out the culture - interesting place to work - all the processes are clear and people follow them

The challenges

Politics can be hard to understand - super conservative in some areas

2 people found this helpful

4.0

Communications Officer

Feb 2022

New South Wales, Australia

More than 12 years in the role, current employee

A lifetime of experiences cramped into 24 years.

The good things

Being part of a team working towards a safe community.

The challenges

Overcoming personal diversity issues whilst meeting all the needs of the public.

1 person found this helpful

4.0

Business Services Manager

Jan 2022

New South Wales, Australia

More than 12 years in the role

The Rolls Royce of the Public Service

The good things

Opportunities, the systems, reward and recognition

The challenges

Moving towards hybrid working environment and embracing the 'new normal' of virtual workplace.

5.0

Law enforcement

Mar 2021

New South Wales, Australia

More than 12 years in the role

Trying to make a good difference in the community.

The good things

Variety in work situations, good choice of job /career direction.

The challenges

Dealing with unsociable/criminal element, shift work.

1.0

Police Constable

Dec 2020

New South Wales, Australia

More than 12 years in the role, former employee

Ruined my working life

The good things

That I'm not there anymore

The challenges

Terrible job, do yourself a favour and get a trade or University qualification and get a good career. When your injured you have to fight the department and insurance company. When you leave you are unemployable, no transferable skills.

2 people found this helpful

5.0

Developer Analyst

Mar 2020

Parramatta NSW, Australia

Less than 1 year in the role, former employee

One of the best Employers to work for

The good things

Working here changed my opinion on working in public sector. Management was fantastic, had the best team. Would love to work again on future opportunities.

The challenges

Being a tax payer funded, public sector organisation, lot of paper trail for simple things. For a couple minutes of actual work, you are looking at half day paper work and waiting on approvals for a week, if you are lucky. However, I understand the necessity of nuances with audit trails for every cent spent.

1 person found this helpful

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