TODAY 117 new probationary constables are beginning work at police stations throughout NSW following Friday's attestation ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy.

The 90 men and 27 women will take up placements at 43 Local Area Commands across the State.

NSW Police Commissioner Ken Moroney was on hand at the ceremony to congratulate the cadets on their passing out.

"All of these officers have taken on a huge responsibility and entered into a special partnership with the community," he said.

A large crowd of family and friends were present to see the probationary constables formally complete their training.

During the ceremony, Commissioner Moroney presented Commendations for bravery, as well as the Commissioner's Valour Award for exceptional bravery to officers from around the State.

The most recent class of probationary constables to complete training at Goulburn Police academy was small in size, but big in diversity.

In the class, the age gap between the oldest and youngest cadets was nearly 22 years.

Probationary Constable Daniel Walker, at 20 years old, is one of the youngest in the class. Originally from Blacktown, he has been posted to Windsor, near Newcastle.

"My father and grandfather were both in the force, so you could say the job's in my blood. It's something I've always wanted to do," he said.

On the other end of the scale, Probationary Constable Bruce Hogg is one of the oldest in the class, at 42 years old.

"It's something I've always wanted to do. I originally applied in 1984, was unsuccessful, and joined again in 1998. I left part way through the course then, and it's something I've always regretted doing, so I rejoined," he said.

Probationary Constable Hogg will move to Springwood, a far cry from his home in Taree.