Some 182 policemen and 93 policewomen of Class 339 graduated on Friday, December 13 with massive smiles on their faces.

NSW Police Academy principal, Chief Superintendent Rod Smith said NSW was in good hands.

"I have personally witnessed a remarkable transformation that has taken place [since they all started]," Supt Smith said.

"[They] stand here today as competent, confident and proud members of the NSW Police Force.

"They have been required to display self discipline, determination and resilience in order to stand on the parade ground."

NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller spoke to the students the day before and outlined the key messages he wanted them to keep.

"When you walk off the parade ground, your commitment to the community must be number one," Commissioner Fuller said.

"Your commitment will be tested in the coming years, but I will say to you, be loyal to the community, and my loyalty to you will be unwavering.

"I can't protect you from the darker side of human behaviour or from the everyday dangers you will face, but I assure you and your families you will continue to receive the best training and support available."

Some of the other special guests included member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman and Governor of NSW Margaret Beazley who both congratulated the students on their achievement.

Among the 272 ready and committed graduates, a 26-year-old from the Southern Highlands (name withheld) and 30-year-old Philip Tripet from Sydney were posted to the Goulburn Police Station. They will be given the rank of probationary constable from Monday, December 16.

They both wanted to be police officers for similar reasons.

"I want to provide for the people who don't have the opportunity to," said one of the graduates.

They said they simply wanted to "make the world a better place".

The graduate said they loved Goulburn as "everyone is so friendly and says hi".

The biggest thing they took out of their lessons at the Academy was applying what they learnt into real life situations.

"I've learnt to back myself, to trust what I've learnt and to put it into play when appropriate."

Mr Tripet, who has always wanted to be an officer, was glad to work in the region as his wife is from the Southern Highlands. He said his aim was to "treat everyone the way I want to be treated".

Starting a new job is always daunting but the unamed graduate says it will be a comfort working with a classmate and friend.

"I'm very lucky to have Phil by my side, as we work well together," they said.

"I think it's good having a male and female duo too."

Supt Smith said the city would be safe with those two on the job.

"We're pleased that Goulburn will have two extra officers to serve the community," he said.

"They've been trained at a world class level. They are all extremely fit and confident officers."

All graduates begin work on Monday, December 16.

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