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Police Officer
VCE or VCE VM
The primary duty of a police officer is to protect people and property. Common duties include controlling traffic, patrolling neighbourhoods, responding to emergency calls, writing citations, delivering warrants, arresting violators and submitting incident reports.
SUBJECTS TO TAKE
Recommended subject mix at Salesian, Years 11 and 12.
Year 11
- English
- Mathematics
- Legal Studies
- Physical Education or free choice subject
- Certificate 2/3 VET Course
- Religion and Society
Year 12
- English
- Mathematics
- Physical Education
- Certificate 2/3 VET Course
- Free Choice Subject
Booklet recommendations — final subject offerings depend on what runs each year. Talk to your Oratory Leader, subject teachers and the Careers Coordinator before locking in.
AT-SCHOOL PATHWAYS
Programs available within Salesian.
Specialist program (SBAT)
Not applicable for this career.
VET options
- Certificate 2/3 in Sport and Recreation
AFTER SCHOOL
University courses and alternative routes in.
University courses
- Bachelor of Criminal Justice
- Victorian Police Force recruitment process (police.vic.gov.au/careers)
Alternative pathways into university
No alternative pathways listed.
RELATED CAREERS
Other careers in similar territory — many use overlapping subjects.
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