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If you are applying to become a Police Officer or Police Security Officer, you are required to complete literacy testing. These tests cover reading comprehension and written expression/writing skills. TAFE SA, in consultation with SAPOL, conducts these tests.
Please apply directly to the South Australia Police Recruiting Section. They can be contacted on (08) 7322 3353, and after reviewing your application will invite you to sit the SAPOL Recruitment tests with TAFE SA at no cost to you.

Please note that if you proceed to book with TAFE SA without first submitting an application to SAPOL during this period, you will be liable for the cost of completing the SAPOL Recruitment Test with TAFE SA.

The SAPOL Recruitment Test (TAFE SA) may available in some regional areas. If you cannot complete the SAPOL Recruitment Tests due to your location, please contact SAPOL Recruiting Section (Ph 7322 3353) to discuss alternative testing arrangements for country and interstate applicants.

You must be 17 years of age or over to sit the tests.

Please note that external materials are not permitted for use during the testing.

If English is your second language and you require extra time with your tests, please apply on the ‘English as a Second Language Applicants’ short course page.

NOTE: SAPOL advises that a criminal or serious traffic offence history may deem you ineligible to apply as a Police recruit, community constable or Police Security Officer. If you have concerns about previous criminal or serious traffic offences, you should discuss them with South Australia Police Recruiting Section (Ph 7322 3353) prior to undertaking the TAFE SA SAPOL Recruitment Tests.