"I needed a change, and this work gives me exactly that”. In 2021, Breanna joined Victoria Police as a Police Custody Officer (PCO). At the time, she was looking to break from her 9-5 job and the role's shift work arrangements caught her interest. "Every shift can be different. You could have a day working in the equipment issue office, a court shift, or in the attendance office," Breanna says. What she didn't anticipate was the personal development that she's drawn from the role. “I have learnt a lot more than I thought as a PCO and grown as a person for the better to further my career. I have worked closely with a great team of officers and supervisors who have helped me become not only more knowledgeable and skilled, but also a lot more confident within myself and my capabilities.” Her advice to those thinking about applying to be a Police Custody Officer? “Do your research on the role, and work on your communication skills. You learn a lot at the Academy, but even more out in ...