SENIOR PROTECTIVE SERVICES OFFICER (SPSO) CONFIRMATION OF ELIGIBILITY

This form serves as an initial eligibility assessment of prospective Queensland Police Service (QPS) Protective Services Group (PSG) SPSO recruit applicants.

If you are considered eligible following the completion of the first part of this form, you will be given the opportunity to commence your application form.

The first part of this form can be used as a tool to confirm your eligibility to apply and will not collect any personal data unless you provide this information once you are deemed eligible.

PSG Purpose

I want to support frontline police, keep the people, places, and communities of Queensland safe by providing excellence in security services to state government partners. *

YESNO

Unfortunately, you do not meet the eligibility criteria to proceed at this time.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this, please visit PSG website and review your eligibility or contact the Recruiting Section directly at Recruiting.ProtectiveServices@police.qld.gov.au.

QPS Values

For the next question, please refer to the QPS Strategic Plan (2025-2029) for more information about the QPS and our core values of Integrity, Respect, and Courage.

I have reviewed the above and I believe my personal values are aligned to the values of the QPS. *

YESNO

Unfortunately, you do not meet the eligibility criteria to proceed at this time.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this, please visit the PSG website and review your eligibility or contact the Recruiting Section directly at Recruiting.ProtectiveServices@police.qld.gov.au.

SPSO Application History

To the best of my knowledge, I am NOT currently excluded from applying to become a PSG recruit, nor do I have an active PSG recruit application. *

YES, I meet the above criteria.NO, I am currently within an exclusion period.NO, I have an active PSG recruit application in process.UNSURE, I do not know if I have an active application or exclusion period.

Note: If you have not been shortlisted as part of a previous PSG recruit application, please review your exclusion email to ensure your exclusion date has passed. If you are unsure if you have a current PSG recruit application, please contact the Recruiting Section to discuss prior to completing this form.

Unfortunately, you do not meet the eligibility criteria to proceed at this time.

Please seek further information from Recruiting before proceeding.

If you are unsure how to respond to this question, please contact the Recruiting Section at Recruiting.ProtectiveServices@police.qld.gov.au to discuss further. Our friendly team will advise you if you already have a current application, or are within an exclusion period from a previous application.

Citizenship/Residency

To be eligible to join PSG as an SPSO recruit, applicants must hold one of the following:

Australian Citizenship.
New Zealand Citizenship.
Australian Permanent Residency.
Australian Temporary Residency (with unrestricted work rights and a minimum of 9 months' validity from the date this application is submitted).

Please note: Student visas are not accepted.

Do you hold any of the above? *

YESNO

Unfortunately, you do not meet the eligibility criteria to proceed at this time.

First Aid/CPR

Do you hold a current First Aid and CPR Certificate? *

YES, I hold a current First Aid and CPR Certificate.NO, but I will obtain the certificates prior to commencing the SPSO Recruit course.

You will be required to obtain the certificates prior to commencing the SPSO Recruit course.

Integrity & Character

For the following questions, please read the PSG Integrity Guidelines.

I have read the PSG Integrity Guidelines and I meet these high standards of behaviour and conduct. *

YES, I have read the PSG Integrity Guidelines and believe I currently meet the standard.NO, I do not meet the standard.UNSURE, I am not sure if I meet the standard.

Unfortunately, you do not meet the eligibility criteria to proceed at this time.

Please review your eligibility to apply before proceeding.

To be eligible/suitable, all applicants must meet the PSG Integrity Guidelines. Whilst suitability is assessed further in the integrity vetting stage of the recruitment process, applicants must have no specific integrity matters that would deem them ineligible to apply at this current time.

If you have reviewed the website and are still unsure if you would be able to meet the standard, please contact the Recruiting Section at Recruiting.ProtectiveServices@police.qld.gov.au to discuss further.

As per the PSG Integrity Guidelines, I am not currently on a suspended/restricted licence or a good driving behaviour agreement and I do not currently have nine or more demerit points accumulated. *

YES, I meet the above criteria.NO, I do not meet the above criteria.N/A, I do not hold a driver licence.

Note: This is based on accumulative points for any state or country, based on the equivalent offences in Queensland.

Unfortunately, you do not meet the eligibility criteria to proceed at this time.

To be eligible, all applicants:

Must not have any current driver licence restrictions, cancellations, or suspensions,
Must not be on a good driving behaviour agreement, and
Must not have accumulated nine or more demerit points (based on accumulative points for any state or country, respective to equivalent offences in Queensland).

If you are unsure if you would be able to meet the standard, please contact the Recruiting Section at Recruiting.ProtectiveServices@police.qld.gov.au to discuss further.

CALC: Integrity Requirements *

Domestic & Family Violence

For the following questions, please read the PSG Integrity Guidelines.

I understand that any involvement in a domestic or family violence matter which involved police or was considered by a court (other than solely by a Family Law Court) may impact on my suitability. *

YES, I understand that these matters may impact on my suitability.NO

Note: Regardless of if you believe you were the aggrieved, respondent or witness, or if no action was taken, you will need to readily disclose this information. If it is confirmed that you are the aggrieved or a witness, it will NOT impact on your suitability. The reason QPS Recruiting requests additional information is that some applicants state they are the aggrieved, where police records indicate they are the respondent.

Unfortunately, you do not meet the eligibility criteria to proceed at this time.

If you are unsure if you would be able to meet the standard, please contact the Recruiting Section at Recruiting.ProtectiveServices@police.qld.gov.au to discuss further.

Do you have a current Domestic and Family Violence Order where you are the respondent, regardless of state or country? *

YES, I have a current Domestic and Family Violence Order where I am the respondent.NO, I do not have a current Domestic and Family Violence Order where I am the respondent.

Note: If you are unsure, please review the definition of 'respondent' in the Queensland Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 (Part 2, Division 4, Section 21).

Unfortunately, you do not meet the eligibility criteria to proceed at this time.

If you are unsure if you would be able to meet the standard, please contact the Recruiting Section at Recruiting.ProtectiveServices@police.qld.gov.au to discuss further.

Mental & Physical Health

For the following questions, please read the PSG Health Standards (extract).

I have read the PSG Health Standards and I meet the physical and mental health standards to be an SPSO. *

YES, I meet the standard.NO, I do not meet the standard.UNSURE, I am not sure if I will meet the standard.

Unfortunately, you do not meet the eligibility criteria to proceed at this time.

To be eligible/suitable, all applicants must meet the PSG Health Standards (extract). Whilst suitability is assessed further in the Pre-Employment Medical Screening (PEMS) stage of the recruitment process, applicants must have no current or prior medical history that would deem them ineligible to apply at this current time.

If you are unsure if you would be able to meet the standard, please contact the Recruiting Section at Recruiting.ProtectiveServices@police.qld.gov.au to discuss further.

Please review your eligibility to apply before proceeding.

Review the PSG Health Standards (extract) and discuss any concerns you may have with your medical health practitioner. If you are still unsure, contact the Recruiting Section at Recruiting.ProtectiveServices@police.qld.gov.au to discuss further.

I have undergone treatment for a psychological or psychiatric condition within the past two years. *

YES, I underwent counselling/treatment/medication for a psychological/psychiatric condition within the last two years, but I am unable to provide a medical clearance from my treating health practitioner.YES, I underwent counselling/treatment/medication for a psychological/psychiatric condition within the last two years, such as anxiety/depression, and I am able to provide a medical clearance from my treating health practitioner.YES, I underwent short-term counselling for a specific event within the last two years.NO, I have not experienced symptoms nor received treatment in the last two years.

Note: Psychological/psychiatric conditions such as depression/anxiety may be considered suitable if the condition is mild, well managed, and the applicant is able to provide a medical clearance from their treating doctor.

Unfortunately, you do not meet the eligibility criteria to proceed at this time.

If you are unsure if you would be able to meet the standard, please contact the Recruiting Section at Recruiting.ProtectiveServices@police.qld.gov.au to discuss further.

You will be required to provide additional information and/or reports for consideration during your medical assessment.

For more information regarding medical reports, please review the PSG Health Standards (extract) on our website.

If you have consulted the PSG Health Standards (extract) and are still unsure of what will be required from you in the Pre-Employment Medical Screening (PEMS) stage of the process, please contact the Recruiting Section at Recruiting.ProtectiveServices@police.qld.gov.au to discuss further.

I have suffered a partial or full shoulder dislocation. *

YES, I have had a partial/full shoulder dislocation without surgical repair.YES, I have had a partial/full shoulder dislocation without surgical repair, but this was a single incident on a single shoulder over 5 years ago with no risk of re-injury. I am able to provide an orthopaedic letter to confirm this.YES, I have had a partial/full shoulder dislocation. This has been surgically repaired but I am unable to demonstrate 12 months of stability since the repair.YES, I have had a partial/full shoulder dislocation. This has been surgically repaired and I have demonstrated 12 months of stability since the repair.NO, I have not had a partial/full shoulder dislocation.

You will be required to provide additional information and/or reports for consideration during your medical assessment.

For more information regarding medical reports, please review the PSG Health Standards (extract) on our website.

Unfortunately, you do not meet the eligibility criteria to proceed at this time.

If you are unsure if you would be able to meet the standard, please contact the Recruiting Section at Recruiting.ProtectiveServices@police.qld.gov.au to discuss further.

Do you have a condition or impairment pertaining to your vision (including colour vision) or hearing which does not meet the standard? *

YES, and I will not meet the standard.NO, I have a vision/hearing condition, but I have reviewed the standard and I am confident that I meet the standard.NO, I do not have vision/hearing conditions and I am confident I meet the standard.UNSURE, I am not sure if my vision/hearing will meet the standard.

Unfortunately, you do not meet the eligibility criteria to proceed at this time.

If you are unsure if you would be able to meet the standard, please contact the Recruiting Section at Recruiting.ProtectiveServices@police.qld.gov.au to discuss further.

Please review your eligibility to apply before proceeding.

You will be required to provide additional information and/or reports for consideration during your medical assessment.

For more information regarding medical reports, please review the PSG Health Standards (extract) on our website.

CALC: INTRO: Health *

Physical Fitness

For the next question, please read and understand the PSG Fitness Standard section in the PSG Health Standard (extract).

I have read and understand the Fitness Standard section in the PSG Health Standard, and I confirm I meet the Fitness Standard. *

YES, I meet the PSG Fitness Standard outlined in the PSG Health Standard (extract).NO, I do not meet the PSG Fitness Standard outlined in the PSG Health Standard (extract).UNSURE, I am not sure if I will be able to meet the PSG Fitness Standard.

Unfortunately, you do not meet the eligibility criteria to proceed at this time.

If you are unsure if you would be able to meet the standard, please contact the Recruiting Section at Recruiting.ProtectiveServices@police.qld.gov.au to discuss further.

Personal Appearance

For the next question/s, please read the information provided in the Recruiting website FAQs regarding the QPS Standard of Personal Appearance, which includes:

Not having tattoo/s and/or intentional body modification/s which detract from the professional image of the Service, or are above the uniform collar, or are offensive.

'Intentional body modifications' does not include standard ear piercings.

'Intentional body modifications' includes (but is not limited to): subdermal implantation, transdermal implantation, body stretching (earlobes, lips, etc.), tongue bifurcation, sharpening/shaping of teeth, and ear cropping/shaping.

Note: There are certain exemptions for these provisions. This includes approved medical, religious, or cultural beliefs and practices. If you are unsure, please provide Recruiting with the details and images via email at Recruiting.ProtectiveServices@police.qld.gov.au.

Do you have any tattoos or intentional body modifications? *

YESNO

Note: This includes tattoos/modifications that are not visible while wearing a uniform.

Do you have any tattoos/intentional body modifications above the uniform collar (throat, neck, behind the ear, face, etc.)? *

Note: 'Intentional body modifications' does not include standard piercings. 'Intentional body modifications' includes (but is not limited to): subdermal implantation, transdermal implantation, body stretching (earlobes, lips, etc.), tongue bifurcation, sharpening/shaping of teeth, and ear cropping/shaping.

Do you have any tattoos/intentional body modifications which may detract from the professional image of the QPS (or are offensive)? *

YES, but they have medical/religious/cultural significance and a representative of my medical/religious/cultural community can verify my claim.YES, and I have them for personal reasons.NO, I do not have any tattoos/modifications (offensive or otherwise) which would detract from the professional image of the QPS.UNSURE, I am uncertain whether my tattoos or intentional body modifications might be perceived as detracting from the professional image of the QPS.

Note: This includes tattoos/modifications that are not visible while wearing a uniform. 'Offensive' includes (but is not limited to): graphic depictions of a sexual nature or nudity, associations with illegal gangs, promotion of racism, sexual vilification, or criminal behaviour.

Unfortunately, you do not meet the eligibility criteria to proceed at this time.

If you are unsure if your tattoos would be able to meet the standard, please contact the Recruiting Section at Recruiting.ProtectiveServices@police.qld.gov.au (with relevant images and supporting information) to discuss further.

You will have the opportunity to upload relevant images of your tattoos and/or intentional body modifications as part of the application process.

Please contact the Recruiting Section at Recruiting.ProtectiveServices@police.qld.gov.au to discuss further.

CALC: INTRO: Personal Appearance *

Unconscious Bias

For the next question, please note the following information:

Unconscious bias is a subconscious process which results in a person judging, or stereotyping, another person based on factors such as their appearance, race, gender, sexuality, or religion.
You are encouraged to understand your potential unconscious biases and undertake associated tests, such as the Implicit Association Test (IAT), particularly in terms of gender, race, and culture.

I acknowledge that as an SPSO, I need to be aware of any unconscious bias I may have and the importance of embracing diversity. *

YESNO

Unfortunately, you do not meet the eligibility criteria to proceed at this time.

Expectations

There are a number of expectations of you throughout the application process, and career with the QPS (should your application be successful).

Senior Protective Services Officer Recruit Applicant

You must embody the values of the QPS (Integrity, Respect, Courage) when interacting with Recruiting staff, representatives, and other applicants at all times. Offensive, aggressive, violent, or harassing communication (written, verbal, or physical) will not be tolerated.
You are expected to seek information/documentation (upon request) relating to your own personal circumstances and application processes to prevent unnecessary delays in your application. This includes ensuring that you will be able to provide all supporting documents in a timely manner upon request.
You are expected to progress through the application process in a timely manner and maintain communication with Recruiting in terms of your status, assessments, and providing relevant documentation.

Senior Protective Services Officer Recruit

The training is full-time and intensive.
While a recruit can apply for outside employment, consideration will be given to: any conflicts of interest, management of fatigue, level of risk of injury, potential adverse reflection on the QPS, and any other relevant factors including the impact on the SPSO Recruit Training Program.
Accommodation is limited. Recruits need to be at least 50kms (in a straight line) from the academy to be considered in terms of living in.
Recruits can apply for leave in extenuating circumstances for very short periods of time, providing that it does not adversely impact on their training.

Senior Protective Services Officer (following Recruit Training)

I will be required to work Monday to Friday 8 hours per day, unless I apply for shift work which may include night shifts, weekends and public holidays.
I will be trained in and may be required to use a range of ‘use of force’ options to safely resolve an incident. This includes the potential use of a baton, restraining accoutrements, open and closed handed tactics.
I will respond to potentially dangerous incidents and will perform duties in varying work conditions.
There are health and safety risks associated with being an SPSO, including the risk of being injured when responding to incidents.
I may be allocated to any site in my operational group within Queensland to serve my community. Extenuating personal circumstances will be considered in terms of posting allocations.
In general, there is an expectation that within 3 months of successfully completing the application process, I will be available to commence recruit training. Extenuating circumstances must be disclosed immediately upon application, and evidence provided where necessary for consideration.

The Queensland Police Service embraces religious/cultural diversity in the workplace. However, there are also genuine operational requirements that need to be met. While the QPS will undertake reasonable adjustment to accommodate an individual’s religious/cultural beliefs, not all requests can be accommodated.

I understand and acknowledge all the above, and I am confident that I will be able to meet these expectations. *

YES, I will be able to meet these expectations.NO, I will not be able to meet these expectations.

Unfortunately, you do not meet the eligibility criteria to proceed at this time.

CALC: INTRO: Eligibility *

Education and Experience

Unfortunately, you do not meet the eligibility criteria to proceed at this time.

CALC: Education *

Age

Are you 18 years of age or older at the time of submitting this form? *

YESNO

You must be at least 18 years of age at the time of submitting this form.

Unfortunately, you do not meet the eligibility criteria to proceed at this time.

SENIOR PROTECTIVE SERVICES OFFICER (SPSO) APPLICATION FORM

Based on your previous responses, you appear to be eligible to continue with an application.

IMPORTANT

Completing this form will create a NEW QPS SPSO Recruit Application ID (QPSRCPSO number). If you have recently completed this form, or are unsure if you have an active application, please contact Recruiting.ProtectiveServices@police.qld.gov.au before continuing.
You must NOT complete this form on behalf of someone else.
Please read all questions carefully, and complete each section accurately and honestly; failure to disclose information, or providing false, incomplete, or misleading information (intentionally or unintentionally) may be treated as an integrity matter, which will impact on your suitability for appointment.
A copy of your application will be emailed to you after submission. If you do not receive a copy of your application after submission (and after checking your junk/spam email folder) and would like a copy, please contact Recruiting.ProtectiveServices@police.qld.gov.au.
To ensure emails from QPS Recruiting reach your inbox (i.e. not deleted or moved to your junk/spam email folder) please add @police.qld.gov.au to your accepted senders list and the list of addresses permitted by your email server.

Section 1: Personal & Cultural Details

Given Name/s *This MUST be your legally registered name.

Middle Name/s (if applicable)

Last Name/s *This MUST be your legally registered name.

Have you been known by or used ANY other name (in addition to the names above)? *

YESNO

What other names have you been known by or used? *

Reason for Name Change *

Email Address *

Send code

Date of Birth *

Mobile Number *Please ensure there is '#' prior to your mobile phone number and include your extension if residing outside of Australia.

Place of Birth *

City *

Country

What gender do you identify as? *

MaleFemaleNon-binary

Note: 'Gender' refers to current gender, which may be different to sex recorded at birth and may be different to what is indicated on legal documents.

Do you identify as LGBTQIA+? *

YESNO

Note: LGBTQIA+ describes people of diverse sexual orientations, gender, and sex characteristics. The term is short for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual. The + reflects that the letters of the acronym do not capture the entire spectrum of sexual orientations, and intersex variations, and is not intended to be limiting or exclusive of certain groups.

Do you identify as any of the following? *

A child of a person who was born in a country other than Australia and whose First Language is a language other than English.A person of Aboriginal descent.A person of Torres Strait Islander descent.A person of both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.A person who was born in a country other than Australia and whose First Language is a language other than English.None of the above.

For the next question, please consider the following definitions of 'Culturally' and 'Linguistically' diverse in the Australian setting:

'Culturally diverse' includes: where your ethnic background/s, tradition/s, societal structure/s and/or religion/s are different to the majority or ‘Anglo-Celtic’ Australian culture.
'Linguistically diverse' includes: being born in a country where English is not the primary language and/or frequently using a language/s other than English with your family and/or community.

Based on the definitions above, do you identify as a person who has a culturally and/or linguistically diverse background? *

YESNO

Which of the following applies to you? *

I am an Australian Citizen.I am a New Zealand Citizen.I am an Australian Permanent Resident.I am an Australian Temporary Resident.

You will be required to provide certified/notarised evidence of your residency status and identification documents at the end of this form.

CALC: DEMO: Age Calculation *

CALC: DEMO: Age Eligibility *

Unfortunately, you do not meet the eligibility criteria to proceed at this time.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of application to be eligible. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this, please visit the PSG website and review your eligibility or contact the Recruiting Section directly at Recruiting.ProtectiveServices@police.qld.gov.au.

Section 2: Address & Travel History

Current Residential Address *

Street address *

Suburb/City *

State *

Postcode *

Country *

You will be required to provide your Residential Address History for the past 10 years at the end of this form.

In the last 10 years, have you resided, travelled, or worked for 6 months or more in country other than Australia?

YESNO

At the end of this form (prior to submission), you will be required to provide:

A completed Overseas Statutory Declaration.
Police Clearance Certificate/s (Penal Clearance Certificate/s) for ALL countries outside of Australia which you have resided, travelled, or worked in (for 6 months or more within the last 10 years).

YESNO

Have you EVER been employed by the Victoria Police? *

YESNO

You will be required to provide a completed New South Wales Police Force Consent Waiver at the end of this form.

You will be required to provide a completed Victoria Police Consent Waiver at the end of this form.

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Section 3a: Policing Jurisdiction & Law Enforcement Agency Disciplinary History

Throughout your employment with any law enforcement agency, have you EVER been the subject of ANY charges, official investigations, or complaints (internal or external)? *

YESNO

Throughout your employment with any law enforcement agency, have you EVER been reprimanded, counselled, or the subject of an informal resolution? *

YESNO

Throughout your employment any law enforcement agency, have you EVER been the subject of ANY form of misconduct? *

YESNO

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Please provide information detailing these matters below.

Policing Jurisdiction / Law Enforcement Agency Discipline History 1

Date *

Location *

Issue/Complaint/Offence *

Outcome *

Additional Information *

Add another? *

YESNO

Policing Jurisdiction / Law Enforcement Agency Discipline History 2

Date *

Location *

Issue/Complaint/Offence *

Outcome *

Additional Information *

Add another? *

YESNO

Policing Jurisdiction / Law Enforcement Agency Discipline History 3

Date *

Location *

Issue/Complaint/Offence *

Outcome *

Additional Information *

Add another? *

YESNO

Policing Jurisdiction / Law Enforcement Agency Discipline History 4

Date *

Location *

Issue/Complaint/Offence *

Outcome *

Additional Information *

Add another? *

YESNO

Policing Jurisdiction / Law Enforcement Agency Discipline History 5

Date *

Location *

Issue/Complaint/Offence *

Outcome *

Additional Information *

Add another? *

YESNO

Policing Jurisdiction / Law Enforcement Agency Discipline History (continued)

End Date *

Role *

Service Number *

Separation Reason *

Have you EVER been employed by the Australian Defence Force (ADF)? *

YESNO

Have you EVER been employed by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF)? *

YESNO

You will be required to provide a completed Australian Defence Force Consent Waiver at the end of this form.

You will be required to provide a completed New Zealand Defence Force Consent Waiver at the end of this form.

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Section 4a: Military / Defence Force Disciplinary History

As a Defence Force/Military member, have you EVER been the subject of any charges, sanctions, official investigations, or complaints (internal or external)? *

YESNO

As a Defence Force/Military member, have you EVER been reprimanded, counselled, or the subject of an informal resolution? *

YESNO

As a Defence Force/Military member, have you EVER been the subject of ANY form of misconduct? *

YESNO

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Please provide information detailing these matters below.

Military / Defence Discipline History 1

Date *

Location *

Issue/Complaint/Offence *

Outcome *

Additional Information *

Add another? *

YESNO

Military / Defence Discipline History 2

Date *

Location *

Issue/Complaint/Offence *

Outcome *

Additional Information *

Add another? *

YESNO

Military / Defence Discipline History 3

Date *

Location *

Issue/Complaint/Offence *

Outcome *

Additional Information *

Add another? *

YESNO

Military / Defence Discipline History 4

Date *

Location *

Issue/Complaint/Offence *

Outcome *

Additional Information *

Add another? *

YESNO

Military / Defence Discipline History 5

Date *

Location *

Issue/Complaint/Offence *

Date *

Location *

Issue/Complaint/Offence *

Outcome *

Any Additional Information *

Section 6: Driver Licence & Driving History

Do you hold or have you EVER held a driver licence? *

YESNO

As part of the vetting process, QPS Recruiting will require your full traffic history for all licences current or previously held.

For some locations, you will be required to obtain your own full traffic history report. Please see the table below:

Licence Location	Do I need to request/obtain my full traffic history?
Queensland, Australia	NO, Recruiting will automatically obtain this history.
New South Wales, Australia	NO, Recruiting will automatically obtain this history.
Victoria, Australia	NO, Recruiting will automatically obtain this history.
South Australia, Australia	NO, Recruiting will automatically obtain this history.
Western Australia, Australia	NO, Recruiting will automatically obtain this history.
Tasmania, Australia	NO, Recruiting will automatically obtain this history.
Northern Territory, Australia	YES, you must request, obtain, and upload this traffic history (in FULL) at the end of this form.
Australian Capital Territory, Australia	YES, you must request, obtain, and upload this traffic history (in FULL) at the end of this form.
Any country outside of Australia	YES, you must request, obtain, and upload this traffic history (in FULL) at the end of this form (for ALL countries where licences have been held).

Please respond to the below questions with details on ANY and ALL Driver Licences currently or previously held.

Note: if you cannot recall your Driver Licence number, please write 'Unknown'.

Driver Licence 1

Driver Licence Country *

Driver Licence State/Territory *

Licence Number/s *If you have held multiple licence numbers within this location, include ALL of them here.

Start Date *

End Date *

Any Additional Information

Have you held any other driver licences? *

YESNO

Driver Licence 2

Driver Licence Country *

Driver Licence State/Territory *

Licence Number/s *If you have held multiple licence numbers within this location, include ALL of them here.

Start Date *

End Date *

Any Additional Information

Have you held any other driver licences? *

YESNO

Driver Licence 3

Driver Licence Country *

Driver Licence State/Territory *

Licence Number/s *If you have held multiple licence numbers within this location, include ALL of them here.

Start Date *

End Date *

Any Additional Information

Have you held any other driver licences? *

YESNO

Driver Licence 4

Driver Licence Country *

Driver Licence State/Territory *

Licence Number/s *If you have held multiple licence numbers within this location, include ALL of them here.

Start Date *

End Date *

Any Additional Information

Have you held any other driver licences? *

YESNO

Driver Licence 5

Driver Licence Country *

Driver Licence State/Territory *

Licence Number/s *If you have held multiple licence numbers within this location, include ALL of them here.

Start Date *

End Date *

Any Additional Information

Have you held any other driver licences? *

YESNO

Driver Licence (continued)

Driver Licence Location *Include the country and state (if applicable).

Licence Number *

Start Date *

End Date *

Any Additional Information

Have you EVER held a licence within the Northern Territory (Australia)? *

YESNO

Have you EVER held a licence within the Australian Capital Territory (Australia)? *

YESNO

Have you EVER held a licence in a country other than Australia? *

YESNO

You will be required to provide your Northern Territory Traffic History (in FULL) at the end of this form. Please refer to the NT Police, Fire & Emergency Services website to submit an application for a Complete Traffic History Check. Once the report is issued, you must upload it at the end of this form.

You will be required to provide your Australian Capital Territory Traffic History (in FULL) at the end of this form. Please refer to the Access Canberra website to submit an ACT Search of Records Application. Please ensure you select 'Statement of Licence Details' and 'All yrs' when filling out the application. Once the report is issued, you must upload it at the end of this form.

At the end of this form, you will be required to provide Traffic History (in FULL) from every country other than Australia where you have held a licence.

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Section 7: Offence History, Infringement History, and Domestic & Family Violence History

For the following questions, you are encouraged to refer to https://www.qld.gov.au/community/getting-support-health-social-issue/support-victims-abuse/domestic-family-violence for more information on Domestic and Family Violence.

Have you EVER been arrested/detained/summonsed/notice to appear by police and/or taken to a watchhouse? *

YESNO

Please provide a FULL description of all relevant matters or offences. For each matter, you must include ALL information such as dates, locations, details, outcomes, and any other relevant information. *

Have you EVER had a matter considered by a court (other than a Family Law court), or had a matter diverted from court proceedings? *

YESNO

This includes all charges where you did not physically attend court.

Have you EVER received a 'Caution' or 'Certificate of Caution' from police as an adult or juvenile and/or participated in a Youth Justice Conference for an offence? *

YESNO

This includes if you have participated in a Drug Diversion Program (or a diversion program of any kind including formal warnings) or have been given a drug warning by police.

Have you EVER been involved in a domestic or family violence matter (or similar matter) which involved police or was considered by a court (other than a Family Law Court)? *

YESNO

This includes if you were the aggrieved, respondent, or witness, or if any action was taken. If it is confirmed that you are the aggrieved or a witness, it will likely NOT impact on your suitability. If you think that an incident/matter could be considered as a domestic or family violence matter (especially if police attended), then you should select 'YES" and provide further information.

Have you EVER been spoken to, interviewed, questioned, or investigated in connection with any incident or offence by any police officer, department, or authority other than as a victim, witness, or complainant? *

YESNO

Note: a complainant is the person who made the complaint.

Do you have ANY infringement history, including (but not limited to): traffic offences, liquor infringement, fare evasion, or other notice (including a banning notice)? *

YESNO

Have you EVER been convicted or charged with an offence? *

YESNO

Has a warrant EVER been issued against you in Queensland or interstate, or are there any warrants against you outstanding? *

YESNO

Have you EVER been the subject of disciplinary action under a public sector disciplinary law involving: (i) termination of employment; or (ii) reduction of classification level or rank; or (iii) transfer or redeployment to other employment; or (iv) reduction of remuneration level; or (v) a disciplinary declaration that states a disciplinary action mentioned in subparagraph (i) or (ii) as the disciplinary action that would have been taken against you if your employment had not ended. *

YESNO

Is there ANY other relevant information that may affect your suitability to be engaged or continue to be engaged? *

YESNO

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Section 8: Declarable Associations

The vision for the QPS is to make Queensland the safest state. In supporting this vision, it is a requirement of QPS members to identify and declare any associations give rise to a conflict of interest (or have the potential to do so).

What is a declarable association? A ‘declarable association’ is any association that:

Is incompatible or may compromise you in performing your duties with the QPS,
May cause a member of the public to think you are not meeting your obligations to the QPS,
May reflect adversely on you or the QPS,
Could lead to an actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest,
Could compromise the operational effectiveness of the QPS, or
Presents any other risk to you or the QPS.

An association can include, but is not limited to:

Your family,
Your partner’s family,
Extended family,
Friendships, or
Acquaintances.

Further information regarding Declarable Associations is available in the PSG Declarable Associations guide and the PSG Integrity Guidelines.

Do you have a declarable association? *

YESNO

Please provide information detailing these associations below.

Declarable Association 1

Name of Person/Association *

Date of Birth (if known)

Length of Relationship *

Nature of Relationship *

Any Additional Information *

Add another? *

YESNO

Declarable Association 2

Name of Person/Association *

Date of Birth (if known)

Length of Relationship *

Nature of Relationship *

Any Additional Information *

Add another? *

YESNO

Declarable Association 3

Name of Person/Association *

Date of Birth (if known)

Length of Relationship *

Nature of Relationship *

Any Additional Information *

Add another? *

YESNO

Declarable Association 4

Name of Person/Association *

Date of Birth (if known)

Length of Relationship *

Nature of Relationship *

Any Additional Information *

Add another? *

YESNO

Declarable Association 5

Name of Person/Association *

Date of Birth (if known)

Length of Relationship *

Nature of Relationship *

Any Additional Information *

Add another? *

YESNO

Declarable Associations (continued)

Name *

DOB (if known)

Length of Relationship *

Nature of Relationship *

Any Additional Information *

Section 9: Supporting Documentation

Based on your responses within this form, you are required to provide additional documentation below.

Educational Qualifications

You are required to provide certain documentation as evidence of your educational qualifications. The checklist below will assist you to provide the required documentation. All documents supplied are to be certified/notarised and should be current.

Copies of documents can be certified/notarised by any of the following:

Justice of the Peace (JP),
Commissioner for Declarations (Cdec),
Barrister / Lawyer / Solicitor / Notary Public, or
Police Officer.

If you are residing within Queensland, you can click here to search for your nearest JP or Cdec.

Please note that for the certification/notarisation to be valid, it must comply with the standards outlined in the JP and Cdec Handbook (i.e. including certifier's name, signature, occupation, date of certification, and statement of certification).

Qualification	Required Evidence
Tertiary qualification AQF 1 and above (or equivalent)	Testamur
Australia/New Zealand year 10 and above (or equivalent)	Record of Achievement/Graduation Certificate

Please upload a certified/notarised copy of your qualification. *

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Security Licence

Please upload a copy of your Security Licence. *

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Citizenship & Residency

You are required to provide certain documentation as evidence of your citizenship or your right to work in Australia, and identification so an assessment of suitability can be undertaken prior to your proposed engagement. All documents supplied are to be certified/notarised and should be current.

Copies of documents can be certified/notarised by any of the following:

Justice of the Peace (JP),
Commissioner for Declarations (Cdec),
Barrister / Lawyer / Solicitor / Notary Public, or
Police Officer.

If you are residing within Queensland, you can click here to search for your nearest JP or Cdec.

Examples of Government issued ID with photo and signature include:

Australian Driver Licence
Australian Passport
Firearms Licence
Current Queensland Government public service ID card with photo and signature
Current Commonwealth public service ID card with photo and signature

Please upload a certified/notarised copy of your passport. *

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Please upload evidence of your Australian Temporary Resident Visa. *

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Please upload a certified/notarised copy of your Government issued ID. *

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You must also upload one of the following documents below: *

New Zealand Passport.Certificate of New Zealand Citizenship.

Please upload a certified/notarised copy of your Certificate of New Zealand Citizenship. *

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Please upload a certified/notarised copy of your New Zealand Passport. *

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Please upload evidence of your Permanent Resident Visa *

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You must also upload one of the following documents below: *

Foreign Passport.Government issued ID with photo and signature.

Please upload a certified/notarised copy of your passport. *

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Please upload a certified/notarised copy of your Government issued ID. *

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Please upload a certified/notarised copy of your Certificate of Australian Citizenship. *

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Please upload a certified/notarised copy of your Government issued ID. *

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Please upload a certified/notarised copy of your Australian Birth Certificate. *

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Please upload a certified/notarised copy of your Government issued ID. *

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Please upload a certified/notarised copy of your Australian Birth Certificate. *

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Please upload a certified/notarised copy of your Government issued ID. *

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Please upload one of the following documents below: *

Australian Passport.Certificate of Australian Citizenship.Evidence of one parent's Australian Citizenship or permanent residence in Australia (at the time of your birth).Parent's Australian Passport.

Please upload a certified/notarised copy of your Australian Passport. *

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Please upload a certified/notarised copy of your Certificate of Australian Citizenship. *

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Please upload a certified/notarised copy of evidence of one parent's Australian Citizenship or permanent residence in Australia (at the time of your birth). *

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Please upload a certified/notarised copy of your parent's Australian Passport. *

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Tattoos & Intentional Body Modifications

You have previously disclosed that you have tattoos or intentional body modifications located above the uniform collar and/or that may impact the professional image of the QPS. You have also indicated that these tattoos or body modifications hold medical, religious, or cultural significance, and that a representative from your medical, religious, or cultural community can verify this significance.

To proceed, please provide the following:

Clear photos of the tattoos or intentional body modifications; AND
Verification from a representative of your medical, religious, or cultural community confirming their significance.

Tattoos/intentional body modifications photos *

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Representative verification *

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You have previously indicated uncertainty about whether your tattoos or intentional body modifications may detract from the professional image of the QPS. Please upload clear photographs of the tattoos or intentional body modifications, and the QPS Recruiting Section will review them and provide further guidance.

Tattoos/intentional body modifications photos *

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Employment History Form

You MUST complete the Employment History Form and attach this document below in Excel format (.xlsx).

Please attach your completed Employment History Form. *

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This document must be completed and uploaded as a Microsoft Excel file (.xlsx).

Address History Form

You MUST complete the Address History Form and attach this document below in Excel format (.xlsx).

Please attach your completed Address History Form. *

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This document must be completed and uploaded as a Microsoft Excel file (.xlsx).

Overseas Statutory Declaration

As you have resided, worked, or travelled outside of Australia for a period longer than 6 months in the last 10 years, you are required to provide a statutory declaration for any/all relevant matters which occured outside of Australia.

*Links for template Statutory Declarations:

If your state/country of residence is not listed above, please go to your local state/federal government website to obtain a relevant statutory declaration (or equivalent declaration) template.

Please attach your completed Overseas Statutory Declaration. *

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PDF format (.pdf) only. Maximum size 3MB.

Police/Penal Clearance Certificate/s

As you have resided, worked, or travelled for a period of 6 months or longer outside of Australia in the last 10 years, you are required to provide police clearance certificates (also known as penal clearance certificates) for each/every applicable country outside of Australia.

Section 10: Any Other Relevant Information

Illicit Use of Drugs

For the below question, please refer to the definition of 'illicit drugs' and 'illicit drug use' within Queensland. Drugs which have been legalised outside of Queensland must also be disclosed.

What are illicit drugs?

Illicit use of drugs covers a broad range of substances, including:

Illegal Drugs - drugs prohibited from manufacture, sale, or possession (this includes but is not limited to: cannabis, opiates, cocaine, heroin, and amphetamine-type stimulants). Click here for more information on what drugs are considered illegal in the state of Queensland.
Misused Pharmaceuticals - drugs available from a pharmacy, over-the-counter or by prescription, which a person has used for non-medical purposes or in quantities other than for the medical purposes for which they were prescribed (this includes but is not limited to: pain-killers, tranquilisers, opioids, benzodiaepines, steroids, and codeine).
Other Psychoactive Substances - legal or illegal, used in a potentially harmful or inappropriate way (this includes but is not limited to: synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists and other synthetic drugs, and inhalants such as petrol, glue, or paint).

For more information about 'illicit drug use', please see the Australian Government Institute of Health and Welfare site or the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability, and Ageing site.

Regardless of location (or legalisation status outside of Queensland), as per the above definitions, have you EVER used illicit drugs? *

YESNOUNSURE

In the textbox below, please detail ANY and ALL of your illicit drug use (within the definitions provided above). This includes just once, twice, or more, regardless of location (use of drugs that have been legalised outside of Queensland must be disclosed) or timeframes. *Include all relevant information, such as the illicit drug used, dates, timeframes, extent of the use, involvement with others, etc.

Any Additional Information

As outlined in the PSG Integrity Guidelines, SPSOs are required to meet high standards of behaviour and conduct.

If there are ANY matters which may impact on your suitability to become an SPSO, you are required to provide brief details of this information below. If you supply false, incomplete, or misleading information (intentionally or unintentionally), you may be deemed unsuitable to become an SPSO.

As above, do you have ANY additional information to declare which may impact on your suitability?

Section 11: Applicant Declaration

Consent and authority to undertake background enquiries; release and delivery of information to the Queensland Police Service. Release and waive all rights, suits, or claims.

AUTHORITY:

Police Service Administration Act 1990 Part 5AA, Section 10.2, Information Privacy Act 2009, and Public Sector Act 2022 (Qld) Section 97.

DECLARATION:

By submitting this form, I acknowledge that I have applied for appointment as a Senior Protective Services Officer (SPSO) recruit in the Queensland Police Service.

I declare that all the information I have provided is correct and completed, and I have provided the appropriate certified copies of evidence to support my assessment of suitability.I understand that I must disclose relevant information as part of my assessment of suitability for engagement. I acknowledge that the provision of incorrect information or the withholding of any information may adversely affect the assessment of my suitability and could result in me not being offered the position or the cancellation of my appointment/engagement. I hereby authorise the Queensland Police Service to verify any or all the information contained in this form, and conduct any/all checks, for the purposes of assessing suitability for engagement under the Police Service Administration Act 1990 and Public Sector Act 2022 (Queensland). I approve for verification of my visa entitlements to be conducted by the Queensland Police Service using the Federal Government’s Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) portal (if applicable). If there is a change in relevant information, I must immediately disclose to the Queensland Police Service the details of the change. Failing to disclose information providing false or misleading information may result in a determination that I may be unsuitable for engagement by the appropriate department delegate.

To assist in determining my suitability for appointment as an SPSO recruit, I hereby consent and authorise the Queensland Police Service to undertake background enquiries with police services and other agencies, State, Federal, and International; in connection with the determination of my suitability for appointment as a SPSO recruit, including my integrity and good conduct, I further consent and authorise such police services and other agencies as required to uplift all information that may directly or indirectly relate to me, and release and deliver such information to the Queensland Police Service. I further consent and authorise the Queensland Police Service to undertake community background enquiries from my referees, police referees, current and previous employers, former and current places of residence, secondary schools, colleges and tertiary institutions, where applicable, in connection with the determination of my suitability for appointment as a SPSO recruit, including my integrity and good conduct, and further consent and authorise the release and delivery of all such information to the Queensland Police Service.

I consent and authorise Queensland Police Service, Recruiting Section to undertake internal background enquiries from units/divisions within Queensland Police Service (including but not limited to the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Division) to assist in determining my suitability for appointment as a SPSO recruit in the Queensland Police Service. Disclosure of documents may include but are not limited to case management files (including medical reports for both physical and psychological injuries, located within the Case Management System) and Health and Safety Incident Reports and Investigations (located within the Incident/Injury Notification and Reporting System). Access to this information is approved by the delegate of the region/command/division in accordance with the Police Service Administration Act 1990 10.2 Authorisation of Disclosure and 5.2 Appointment to be on merit on impartial procedures.

Further, I hereby release and waive all rights, actions, suits or claims which may prevent, or arise from (whether directly or indirectly) the access, copy, release and delivery of such information to the Queensland Police Service and the use of such information by the Queensland Police Service in the determination of my suitability for appointment as a SPSO recruit. And this release and waiver may be pleaded in bar to any action, claim, suit or proceedings, commenced or now taken or which hereinafter may be taken by me in any jurisdiction with respect to the access, copy, release and delivery of such information to the Queensland Police Service or the use of such information by the Queensland Police Service in the determination of my suitability for appointment as a SPSO recruit, including my integrity and good conduct, for appointment as a SPSO recruit.

I acknowledge that the Queensland Police Service may use researchers (internal or external) which use SPSO Recruiting data only in relation to enhancing the SPSO recruitment process. In these instances, Recruiting will not provide any personally identifying details to these researchers. I acknowledge and accept that a researcher may use de-identified information as part of that research. The data is not provided to any other third party.

Please refer to the PSG Integrity Guidelines (Appendix A) for more information.

PRIVACY COLLECTION NOTICE:

The Queensland Police Service is collecting your personal information for the purposes of processing your application. Your personal information will only be used for the purpose specified and only disclosed to another entity when required or authorised by law. Your personal information will be handled in accordance with the law including theInformation Privacy Act 2009. You have a right to request access to Queensland Police Service documents containing your personal information. If you wish to request access to your personal information or inquire about Queensland Police Service handling of your personal information, please contact the Right to Information and Privacy Unit by email or by phone (07) 3364 4666.

I acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions and the above statements noted in this declaration section. I declare that the information/documentation I have provided is truthful, complete, and accurate to the best of my ability and that I have taken all reasonable steps to ensure this. *

Applicant Signature *

Clear

Date of Signing

I have reviewed the information provided and am ready to submit the attached documents to QPS Recruiting for review. *

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