“I wanted a job that had a bit more variety day-to-day than my previous job in finance, and something that would also be a challenge for me personally and that would allow me to develop in many different ways,” he said.
2,000 new police on the beat making Queensland safer
The Queensland Government is making Queensland safer by officially swearing in 2,000 police officers in less than two years.
From finance to frontline policing, Recruit Jack Jeffrey has made a career change he is proud of.
Constable Jeffrey is one of 126 recruits that graduated in the largest cohort of the year.
The First Year Constables will be stationed across Queensland, from Brisbane and Ipswich to Cooktown and Mount Isa.
“I’m most looking forward to putting all the training into practice and continuing to learn because there’s still a lot to learn once we get on the road,” Constable Jeffrey said with a smile on his face.
Recruit Jack Jeffrey is sworn in at a graduation ceremony at the Queensland Police Service Academy.
Alongside him on graduation day, Fijian-born Constable Josua Ratuvuki said he was inspired to join QPS to make a difference to peoples’ lives.
“Moving here at a young age from Fiji, I wanted to do something that not only makes a mark for our family, but to also be an example for the future generation,” he said.
“One of the things I found enjoyable is working with people at the academy from my colleagues to the facilitators that really guide you.”
Constable Niki Dixon was pleased to transition from administration work at QPS’ Education and Training Strategy Unit to hands-on policing.
After seeing a family member experience domestic violence, Ms Dixon was determined to become a police officer that domestic violence survivors can rely on during their time of need.
“It was an incredibly difficult time for everyone,” she said.
“For me, domestic violence holds a very special significance moving forward as a police officer because I’ve seen what it looks like on the other side.”
Acting Assistant Commissioner Shane Holmes said this was the largest graduation they have had this year where officers from aged 18 to 53 and from all walks of life.
“The officers that have graduated today are going to be moving right across Queensland from Cooktown in the north to Goondiwindi in the west, and there’ll be some officers even stationed here in Brisbane,” he said.
“Some are in retail while others have moved across from defence and security. They bring these great skills from their other occupations, and in particular, life skills.
“Those experiences diversify our workforce incredibly, and it builds the capability of the QPS.”
Mr Holmes urged anyone thinking of a career with Queensland Police to join the academy.
“Policing is such an amazing career for those who want to make a difference in the community,” he said.
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- Last updated:
- 3 September 2026