BRISBANE, Queensland, July 26 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release:
The community has been offered a rare behind-the-scenes look at some of the exciting and fulfilling career opportunities on offer at the Queensland Police Service (QPS) as part of its action-packed annual Open Day in Brisbane.
The QPS opened its doors to the public on Saturday July 26, as more than 5,500 people embraced the opportunity to attend the event held at the Bob Atkinson Operational Capability Centre (BAOCC) at Wacol.
More than 20 specialist police units were on site showcasing their various capabilities, including the Dog Squad, Mounted Unit, POLAIR, Forensic Services, and Water Police.
Attendees were invited to check-out some of the different units' physical skills demonstrations, before learning about the different pathway options available to kick-start their careers in policing.
Visitors were also able to view the state-of-the-art training facilities where recruits embark on their training journey.
Acting Commissioner of Police, Shane Chelepy APM, said Open Day is an opportunity for the community to see for themselves what types of QPS career opportunities they are most drawn to.
"We are excited to showcase our world-class BAOCC training centre, and welcome future police recruit applicants as well as anyone curious about the many roles and capabilities of the QPS," Acting Commissioner Chelepy said.
"For anyone considering a policing career, today has been a fantastic opportunity to explore our training facility, watch the live displays by our instructors, and absorb as much information as they can from our Recruiting Officers.
"Throughout my own policing career, I have experienced many diverse roles and opportunities and I am proud to welcome the community members who came along and discovered where a career with QPS can take them."
There are currently more than 1,800 applicants in the recruitment pipeline, and more than 670 recruits undergoing training at QPS academies in Brisbane and Townsville.
Superintendent Renee Kurtz of Recruit and Constable Training said the Open Day is about bringing together the Service's capabilities all in the one place.
"It means prospective recruits don't have to go far to get all the information they need," Superintendent Kurtz said.
"Once you see everything that is on offer here, it's hard not to get excited about where a QPS career could take you."
QPS recruit Morgan Owens started her QPS career in the Communications Centre before becoming a Protective Services Officer, but it didn't take long for her to realise her passion was for frontline policing.
"There are so many career paths within the QPS and ways to support our officers on the frontline," Morgan said.
"My previous roles helped me develop clear communication, resilience and the ability to make quick decisions under pressure, but I knew I wanted to be out there, face-to-face with people, making a more of a direct impact in the community."
"Training at the academy has been one of the most rewarding things I've done, and it's confirmed that I'm exactly where I'm meant to be."
If you've been considering a career change recently and have a passion for serving your community, then now is your chance to come down and experience what a career with the QPS look like to you.
Townsville Police Academy will hold their Open Day on Saturday, August 2.
Learn more and register for free tickets at https://qrco.de/QPSopenday25
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