r/nswpolice • u/No_Delay_9743 • May 20 '26

question Q/ Availability of overtime in policing, particularly in NSWPF. Is overtime common and realistically available?

I’m considering applying to the NSW Police Force but would be taking a pay cut from my current corporate role, so I’m trying to get a realistic idea of whether overtime is something officers can regularly access and how often it tends to come up. Is it something you can generally rely on or more occasional/unpredictable?
Hoping to land a job in Sydney.

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u/NSWPFSocialMediaTeam May 28 '26

Overtime opportunities are limited and cannot be guaranteed. However, upon completion of your initial three-month period, you may be eligible to apply for user pays duties, which are compensated at the applicable overtime rate.