How To Become A Police Officer?
Being a police officer is considered one of the most challenging careers you can choose as it is physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding.
If you want to become a police officer you do not have to obtain a diploma or degree but you must have passed matric with the compulsory languages and mathematics or mathematical literacy.
The SAPS Requirements to Become a Police Officer
- You must be a South African citizen
- You must be at least 18 years old but under the age of 30 years old
- You must have a valid driver’s license
- You must not have a criminal record
- You must be fluent in English and at least one other official language.
Those who choose to apply to SAPS trials will be subjected to fitness, psychometric, and integrity testing, and medical evaluations during the recruitment, selection,n and enlistment process.
Police Training Requirements
Successful Police Trainees will be subjected to continuous security and fitness screening which includes continuous verification of criminal profile as well as medical and physical fitness.
You have the option to become a police official or a civilian employee.
Police officials focus on preventing and combating crime while a civilian employee will work in a supporting role such as administration, clerical responsibility, or procurement.
When the South African Police Service (SAPS) plans to hire recruits, it advertises trials in the newspapers and on its website throughout the year.
Application Process
- Job Advertisement: The South African Police Services (SAPS) often advertises positions in newspapers and their official careers website here
- Selection Process: After submitting your application, the selection process typically includes a screening phase where they verify your qualifications and background.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for further assessments.