Raised in the tiny outback town of Elliot, a gruelling 700 kilometres from Darwin in the north and Alice Springs in the south, Joshua Jackson is all too familiar with the sense of remote isolation.

Key points: The Northern Territory Police Force has gained eight new Aboriginal Community Police Officers

The Northern Territory Police Force has gained eight new Aboriginal Community Police Officers Graduates want to inspire young Indigenous people to pursue career in the police force

Graduates want to inspire young Indigenous people to pursue career in the police force Officers will be posted to remote towns and communities all across the Northern Territory

In the past he's tried his hand working in sport, recreation and then with troubled youth.

Now, his professional journey has led him to fulfil a promise he made to his beloved grandmother.

"When I was younger, my grandmother asked me what I wanted to be, and I told her I'd either be a school teacher or a police officer," he said.

"I just want to be a role model to my kids and younger siblings, and other Indigenous kids out there … And I'm finally here."

Yesterday, eight new Aboriginal Community Police Officers (APCOs) graduated into the Northern Territory Police Force.

For Joshua, he hopes his new career can inspire other young people to overcome the many challenges of living in remote communities.

"I'm just a kid from Elliot, or was just a kid from Elliot," he said.

"If I can do it, you can as well. If you want to dream it, go out and live it. Anything's possible."

Harsh challenges await new recruits

Graduating officer Joshua Jackson with his partner and mother. ( ABC News: Shahni Wellington )

A rigorous six months of training equipped the Squad 25 recruits for the physical, emotional and mental challenges that lie ahead.

Joshua will now be stationed in the embattled Barkly town of Tennant Creek, where he said he would be aiming to make the most of his time.

"Hopefully I can do some things with youth as well," he said.

"I come from a youth background.

"I like to give kids a stern talking to when they're running amok … So hopefully with this uniform they'll take it more seriously," he said.

In NT terms, Tennant Creek is just around the corner from his old hometown of Elliot, just 243km away.

"It's close to home," he said.

"I'm looking forward to getting back into footy out there as well, being around friends and family, shooting and camping."

New officers bring cultural bridge

Graduating officer Liam Devine, with dad Bernie Devine, is one of those who will help bridge a cultural gap in the NT.

As Aboriginal community police officers, the recruits are expected to provide communication and liaison with local Indigenous communities.

Recruit Jetheth Lammon said he would use his new position in Katherine as an opportunity to improve knowledge about policing services and law and order.

"I believe its really important as Indigenous people to engage better with the community, bridging it together," he said.

"I think Aboriginal community police officer is a vital position — just to engage with the community more and (create) a better understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous cultures."

Like Joshua, Jetheth has the next generation front of mind, especially those at risk of heading down a troubled path.

"I really want to engage with the youth and show them that there's better options than what they're doing now," he said.

"There's better things you can do, better things out there. Other things are possible if you just work towards it.

"If they see you as a role model, they can work towards bettering their life."