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Junior Constable Police College Program Induction

Twenty Tasmanian Year 11 and 12 college students are about to embark on a paid program that will allow them to experience first hand, the role of an officer with Tasmania Police.

The Junior Constable Police College Program (JCPCP), will see students working casually with Tasmania Police for 16-hours a fortnight during school terms.

13 females and 7 males have been accepted into the course, which aims to develop their awareness of the roles and responsibilities undertaken by police officers.

This year’s Junior Constable Police College Program differs from past programs in that Junior Constables will be engaged in their new part-time role while completing their education.

As part of the program, the Junior Constables will be placed in uniform and exposed to a variety of experiences in the operational setting, and also undertake administrative matters that relate to station management.

They will also complete two instructional blocks at the Tasmania Police Academy during school holidays in February and December.

Tasmania Police Commissioner, Richard McCreadie, said over the years the police service had, at various times, maintained full time cadet and Junior Constable programs.

“These programs enabled members to join the Tasmania Police service as soon as they finished school,” Mr McCreadie said.

“Many of these cadets or Junior Constables went on to serve their entire working life within this organisation and a considerable number achieved senior positions within the service.”

The casual employment offered will be designed to fit around the studies of each individual.

Of the intake, six will be stationed in the Northern District, four in the Western District and ten in the South.

16-year-old Kendall Shotten, from Penguin, says she’s excited about being accepted into this year’s program.

 “I thought it would be a good experience and give me a hands-on look at the type of work prior to becoming a police officer,” she said.

The Education Department’s Guaranteeing Futures staff and Independent and Catholic schools have worked with Tasmania Police to promote the program to students and their parents.

(5 February 2008)

Tasmania Police Commissioner Richard McCreadie with Junior Constables
Photo - courtesy of the Mercury