What is the difference between ACT Policing (general duties), Federal Agent and Protective Service Officer roles?
ACT Policing recruits begin in community policing in Canberra doing general duties. This may involve patrols and attending disputes, events, accidents, fires, floods and other disasters. More details are in the section about ACT Policing. Federal Agents prevent and detect crimes against Commonwealth law, many of which extend beyond state and national borders. Examples include terrorism, organised crime and people smuggling. More details are in the section about Federal Agents. Protective Service Officers protect Commonwealth interests in Australia and overseas, including counter terrorism first response at Australia’s major airports. More details are in the section about Protective Service Officers.
