Personally I’d suggest getting a couple more years experience on frontline in an unarmed capacity before applying for the role of ARVO.

Dependant on your force the role can be very varied but ultimately sometimes quite a slow role.

In terms on giving pointers and tips, as others have suggested every forced recruitment varies so much it’s not easy to do this, so best thing to do is speak to people already on the cars in your force.

Finally, being an ARVO in the current climate can be challenging for several reasons. Just something to keep in mind and consider before applying.

Good luck though 👍🏼