WA Police Force Officer (Entry-Level Recruit to Probationary Constable): free practice test
WA police officers train for 28 weeks at the WA Police Academy in Joondalup, then serve 18 months as a Probationary Constable in metropolitan or regional Western Australia. Selection runs in three stages over 3 to 4 months: an integrity check, tattoo review, psychometric/entrance evaluation and Physical Performance Evaluation; then a panel interview and a review panel; then a final health, medical and vision assessment with full background checks. No formal qualifications are needed, and successful applicants join a selection pool for an Academy place.
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- Lesson 2: Eligibility rules: age, citizenship, licence, first aidEvery mandatory requirement, the ninety-day first aid window and interstate licence histories.
- Lesson 3: The Integrity Declaration and criminal historyHow offences are weighed by nature, frequency, recency and age, and what to disclose.
- Lesson 4: Tattoo review and the appearance standardProhibited locations and imagery, photo rules and case-by-case neck and hand decisions.
- Lesson 5: Building your application and supporting documentsPhoto ID, licence histories, tattoo photos, certified birth certificate and employment history.
- Lesson 6: Inside the psychometric and entrance evaluationThe five areas assessed and how results feed the review panel.
- Lesson 7: Verbal reasoning: analogies, vocabulary and comprehensionRelationship sentences, precise word meanings and choosing only what the passage supports.
- Lesson 8: Numerical reasoning: rates, percentages and conversionsPercentage change, per-hundred rates, weekly and annual conversions, fast estimation checks.
- Lesson 9: Abstract reasoning: series and rotating figuresGap-of-gap series, letter-to-number conversion and counting rotation steps accurately.
- Lesson 10: Logical reasoning: syllogisms and must-be-true itemsSome, all and none statements, valid conclusions and rejecting possible-only options.
- Lesson 11: Personality and validity scales explainedFaking-good items, consistency checks and answering as you really behave.
- Lesson 12: Emotional intelligence and wellbeing measuresSelf-awareness, reading others and linking EQ to communication and adaptability criteria.
- Lesson 13: The PPE: every test and its standardBeep test, modified Illinois agility, push-ups, sit-up, grip and bag carry protocols.
- Lesson 14: A twelve-week PPE training planAerobic base, beep test intervals, agility drills and loaded carry progressions.
- Lesson 15: Panel interview: what the panel scoresThe five selection criteria, four core values and what strong evidence sounds like.
- Lesson 16: STAR answers for teamwork and integrityModel answers, common weak spots and how to add the lesson learned.
- Lesson 17: STAR answers for judgement and problem solvingEthical dilemma and pressure questions with structured model responses.
- Lesson 18: STAR answers for communication and adaptabilityConflict, de-escalation and change questions with worked model answers.
- Lesson 19: Interview day: presence, clarity and honestyDress, body language, clarifying questions and concise answers without over-elaborating.
- Lesson 20: The review panel and reapplication datesHow the holistic review works and how to use a reapplication date well.
- Lesson 21: Stage 3: medical, vision and background checksP58 medical, vision thresholds, contact lens report, fingerprints, DNA and bankruptcy.
- Lesson 22: Selection pool, reimbursements and pre-Academy checksHow placement works, claimable costs and confirming physical ability again.
- Lesson 23: The Academy and your probationary constable yearsTwenty-eight weeks in Joondalup, eighteen months on probation and regional postings.
Keep going after the free lesson. Every topic gets its own lesson, plus the full question bank, timed simulations and study tools.
About the WA Police Officer exam
WA police officers train for 28 weeks at the WA Police Academy in Joondalup, then serve 18 months as a Probationary Constable in metropolitan or regional Western Australia. Selection runs in three stages over 3 to 4 months: an integrity check, tattoo review, psychometric/entrance evaluation and Physical Performance Evaluation; then a panel interview and a review panel; then a final health, medical and vision assessment with full background checks. No formal qualifications are needed, and successful applicants join a selection pool for an Academy place.
What's on the exam
Each branch is a topic in the official outline. Members see every key fact on the full mind map. Read the free study guide →
How to pass the WA Police Officer exam
- Answer the psychometric evaluation honestly and consistently. WA Police says it contains measures that detect inconsistent or overly favourable responding, so trying to look perfect can invalidate your results.
- Train above the PPE minimums: beep test 7.01 (men) or 6.01 (women), modified Illinois agility in 20 seconds (men) or 22 seconds (women), 10 push-ups on toes, 1 sit-up, 30 kg grip and a 35 kg bag lift and carry.
- Build interview examples around the five selection criteria (teamwork; personal drive and integrity; analytical, comprehension and problem-solving skills; adaptability and judgement; communication and interpersonal skills) and the four core values: Duty, Teamwork, Integrity and Care.
- Get your first aid certificate (HLTAID003 or HLTAID011) within 90 days of applying and take colour photos of any visible tattoos in a collared short-sleeve shirt to upload with your application.
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Create a free account after the test: your score by topic, a mistakes bank, the complete study notes for the first topic, flashcards and the Hiring Process Cheat Sheet.
What's in the premium WA Police Officer prep
Premium WA Police Officer prep is studied one topic at a time. Each step starts with that topic's key notes and flashcard deck, then its own question sets of 25, so you master one topic before you move to the next. When every topic is strong, the 6 full mock exams show you're ready.
Your step-by-step study path
- 1The Job and Eligibility8 key notes, 100 flashcards, then 375 practice questions in 15 sets of 25Notes free with an account
- 2Cognitive Ability: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning8 key notes, 100 flashcards, then 375 practice questions in 15 sets of 25Premium
- 3Cognitive Ability: Abstract and Logical Reasoning8 key notes, 100 flashcards, then 375 practice questions in 15 sets of 25Premium
- 4Personality, Emotional Intelligence and Wellbeing Measures8 key notes, 100 flashcards, then 375 practice questions in 15 sets of 25Premium
- 5Physical Performance Evaluation, Medical and Vision7 key notes, 100 flashcards, then 375 practice questions in 15 sets of 25Premium
- 6Panel Interview, Selection Criteria and Core Values7 key notes, 100 flashcards, then 375 practice questions in 15 sets of 25Premium
- 7Application Strategy and Timeline7 key notes, 100 flashcards, then 375 practice questions in 15 sets of 25Premium
- 8WA Police Academy and Probation7 key notes, 100 flashcards, then 375 practice questions in 15 sets of 25Premium
- Final step: 6 full mock exams50 questions each, timed like test day. Pass them, then book your exam.Premium
Read the complete WA Police Officer study notes for “The Job and Eligibility”
Our first full set of comprehensive notes, about 11 minutes of reading: What the job involves · Basic eligibility · Integrity and history · Tattoos and appearance, a worked exam example, the traps examiners use and a one-minute recap. Create a free account to read it and see how premium notes work before you decide.
Study tools included
3,000 practice questions
3,000 exam-style questions per exam, organized topic by topic in sets of 25. Every answer explained, with the rule it comes from.
6 full mock exams
6 full-length timed mock exams per exam, with real question counts and time limits, so test day feels like practice day.
Exam Readiness Score
One 0 to 100 number that tells you when you're ready to book. Reach 80 and you're covered by our Pass Guarantee.
800 flashcards + spaced repetition
800 flashcards per exam, in a deck for each topic, that come back right before you'd forget them. Five minutes a day keeps every number fresh.
60 comprehensive key notes
60 key notes per exam, split across its topics and each explained in full: the concepts, worked exam examples, the traps examiners use and a quick recap. Your first set is free with an account.
Mind maps
See the whole exam on one screen: every topic and the facts under it.
Sample questions with answers
These are the questions in the free test above, with answers. Try the test first. You'll learn more by getting some wrong.
1. Evidence is to verdict as ingredients are to:
2. Read: "Most burglaries in the district occur on weekdays between 10 am and 3 pm, when homes are empty. Burglaries at night are less common but more likely to involve confrontation with residents." Which statement is best supported?
3. Which word is closest in meaning to "candid"?
4. A recruit's academy salary is $74,309 a year. Assuming 52 equal weeks, about how much is earned over the 28-week Academy course? (Round to the nearest dollar.)
5. A patrol car uses 11 litres of fuel per 100 km. How much fuel does it need for a 640 km trip?
6. A Probationary Constable's base salary rises from $94,651 to $97,542 in the third year of service. What is the approximate percentage increase?
7. What letter comes next in the series A, C, F, J, ...?
8. Some patrol vehicles are unmarked. All unmarked vehicles are fitted with covert radios. Which statement must be true?
9. In a series of figures, an arrow points north, then north-east, then east. If it keeps turning the same way by the same amount, where does it point in the fifth figure?
10. Driving home off duty, you come across a serious crash moments after it happens. Nobody else has stopped yet. What should you do first?
11. A colleague on your shift has fallen behind with paperwork after attending several family violence jobs and seems exhausted. You have finished your own work. What is the best response?
12. You attend a call about a 16-year-old sitting on a bridge railing who says he wants to die. What is the best approach while waiting for support?
13. Which person does NOT yet meet the WA Police Force's basic eligibility requirements?
14. Which result would FAIL the WA Police Physical Performance Evaluation?
15. In the WA Police psychometric evaluation, a statement reads "I have never been annoyed by anyone." What is the best way to approach items like this?
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Certification guide
Australian police entrance tests explained: Every Australian police force tests applicants before it invites them further, but no two forces use the same test. Victoria Police uses a four-part ACER exam, Queensland the QPS Entrance Assessment, South Australia a reading and writing test through TAFE SA, WA a psychometric and entrance evaluation, and the AFP online tests before its fitness assessment. Here is what each force publishes about its tests, fitness standards and process, with links to the [official recruiting sites](https://www.police.vic.gov.au/police-recruitment-process).
WA Police Officer exam FAQ
How many questions are on the WA Police Officer exam?
Psychometric/entrance evaluation covering cognitive ability, emotional intelligence, personality, behaviour and psychological wellbeing. WA Police does not publish the number of questions or the types of cognitive item, with a time limit of not published by wa police. Format: answer every assessment openly and honestly. because wa does not publish its cognitive item types, our practice covers the verbal, numerical, abstract and logical reasoning that cognitive ability tests usually contain. these are original practice items, not real wa police questions.
What is the passing score for WA Police Officer?
No published pass mark. The evaluation includes measures that identify inconsistent or overly favourable responding, which can affect the validity of your results. Results feed a holistic review panel with your interview, integrity, fitness and work history.
How much does the WA Police Officer exam cost?
No application fee. You pay upfront for your first aid certificate, the standard P58 medical, the visual acuity assessment, the bankruptcy check and fingerprints and DNA, but WA Police reimburses these for applicants who reach the final assessment stages. Most government agencies charge no application fee, but some tests and checks cost money (for example Victoria Police's entrance exam, medicals, first aid certificates and police checks). Confirm current costs on the agency's recruiting website before you apply.
Which languages is the WA Police Officer exam offered in?
English.
Where do I take the WA Police Officer exam?
Online application on Let's Join Forces; psychometric/entrance evaluation arranged by Police Recruiting; Physical Performance Evaluation (PPE) at the WA Police Academy, Joondalup; panel interview; final medical and vision assessment.
Is this WA Police Officer practice test free?
Yes. The 15-question practice test on this page is free, with an explanation for every answer and no signup. A free account also unlocks the complete study notes for the first topic. The full WA Police Officer prep is Premium at A$89 a month for this exam.
What's in the premium WA Police Officer prep?
3,000 practice questions organized topic by topic (The Job and Eligibility: 375; Cognitive Ability: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning: 375; Cognitive Ability: Abstract and Logical Reasoning: 375; Personality, Emotional Intelligence and Wellbeing Measures: 375; Physical Performance Evaluation, Medical and Vision: 375; Panel Interview, Selection Criteria and Core Values: 375; Application Strategy and Timeline: 375; WA Police Academy and Probation: 375), 6 full-length timed mock exams of 50 questions, 800 flashcards and 60 comprehensive key notes split across all 8 topics, plus a mistakes bank and the Readiness Score.
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