Sergeant Melanie Castles-McKeown, Road Policing Drug and Alcohol Section
My father’s side of the family has a history working in the armed forces, so I’ve always been drawn to helping protect the community. Policing was a good fit for me as it was protection and enforcement at a local level where I felt I could make a difference.
Sergeant Melanie Castles-McKeown
PCO Michaela Mariejoseph, Heidelberg Police Station
Before migrating to Australia, I served for five years in the police force in Mauritius. After I became a permanent resident, I applied to join Victoria Police and became a police custody officer in 2017. The role gives me the chance to work with people of different cultural backgrounds every day.
PCO Michaela Mariejoseph
Senior Constable Dan Geikowski, Orbost Highway Patrol
Growing up in the country, I’ve known a lot of people who have been affected by speeders and drink-drivers. I joined to work in Highway Patrol and catch offenders.
Senior Constable Dan Geikowski
PSO First Class Beth Mason-Jones, Transit Central
I was looking for a career that matched my character and lifestyle. Being physically active as a person and active in the community is important to me, as well as the work/life balance that it offers.
PSO First Class Beth Mason-Jones
Forensic Officer Tom Nguyen, Biological Sciences Group
I've always been very interested in research and forensic science and majored in molecular biology at university. I was then able to join the Forensic Services Department where I can use my training as a Forensic Biologist to have an impact in making the community safer.
Forensic Officer Tom Nguyen
Senior Constable Brittany Smith, Tactical Flight Officer, Air Wing
Joining Victoria Police was my childhood dream and it hasn’t disappointed. I saw it as an exciting opportunity and a lifestyle choice outside the traditional 9-5. I have experienced a variety of career paths within Victoria Police and I know I have job security.
Senior Constable Brittany Smith
Tactical Officer, Special Operations Group
I was 18 and wanted to be a firefighter, but the age limit was 21. So the next option was the police force. It was just going to be an interim job, but with the experiences I’ve had and the work I get to do, I’ve never looked back.
Tactical Officer
Leading Senior Constable Michael Deverall, State Event Planning Unit
I joined when I was 30 and in all honesty, I needed something to challenge me while providing stability for my family. After running my own business, I couldn’t remember when I had last had more than a few days off at once.
Leading Senior Constable Michael Deverall
Acting Sergeant Jakki Poustie, Northcote Police Station
I started my career in policing in Queensland and I joined because my older brother had joined when I was 11 years old, and he is someone I have always looked up to. After moving to Victoria in 2019 I quickly realised I missed being a police officer.
Acting Sergeant Jakki Poustie
Leading Senior Constable Mick Balazs, Bridgewater Police Station
To be really honest, I’ve been in the job for so long that I can’t remember what made me want to join.
