Have you ever thought about changing careers to something completely different?

Constable Michael Sharpe used to work in automotive sales and decided to make a career change at 55.

Michael is due to start his first shift on Monday morning in his dream job as a police constable for the Western Australian Police Force.

He spoke to Gareth Parker on 6PR Breakfast and explained that his father was a policeman and he always wanted to be too.

“There’s always been that inner calling that I wanted to be a police officer,” he said.

“I want to help people and help the community,

“But I thought joining the WA police force there’s a much bigger agency, and I’m so excited to get the opportunity to do that.”

Press PLAY to hear the remarkable story behind Michael’s decision to change jobs.