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What is an ACT-Specific Employment & Licensing Police Check?

ACT residents can apply online using the ACT-Specific Police Check Code via AuthNTick.

Dev Tripathi

05 Apr 2025 — 2 min read

AFP Police Check Canberra Residents

If you live or work in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and need a National Police Check (NPC), you're in the right place! You need to buy an AFP Police Check. Those outside the ACT can quickly obtain a pre-employment NPC online through AuthNTick. Our secure and user-friendly platform makes it easy to apply for a police check, regardless of your location.

National Police Check (NPC)

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

ACT Police Check

ACT-Specific Police Check Code

An ACT-specific police check is a criminal history check tailored for use within the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). It determines whether a person has any disclosable court outcomes or pending charges, specifically in the context of roles or requirements relevant to the ACT.

ACT-Specific Police Check Code

When submitting a police check for the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), purpose codeto ensure the check is processed correctly.

For various roles or positions in the ACT, the following code should be used:

Code 08: Hospital Employment - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

Code 09: Security Licence (Security Guard) - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

Code 10: Aged Care Provider/Worker - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

Code 11: Brothel or Escort Agency Owner/Operator/Interested Party - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

Code 12: Child Care Provider/Worker - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

Code 13: Disabled Care Provider/Worker - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

Code 15: Fire Fighting/Prevention - in the ACT

Unspent offences and offences of Arson or Attempted Arson.

Code 16: Firearms Licence/Permit - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

Code 17: Interactive Gambling Licence/Casino Employee - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

Code 18: Prison Officer - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

Code 19: Child/Aged/Disabled Care Provider/Worker - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

Code 20: Working in a School - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

Code 21: Teacher/Teacher’s Aide - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

Code 30: Pre-Employment/Standard Disclosure - in the ACT

Unspent offences.

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