South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe. We work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across an area of about 800 square miles from Swansea to Merthyr Tydfil to our capital city, Cardiff. It’s a job but where no two days are the same – and it offers a variety of fulfilling and exciting career opportunities.
Life on the beat isn’t for everyone. As well as our uniformed roles we also have a range of Police Staff opportunities. Your skills and experience could be what we are looking for!
We are committed to becoming more reflective of the communities we service and are looking for proud, professional and positive people to join us to help achieve this.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Recruitment
As a force, we are committed to developing the overall structure of equality, diversity and inclusion across South Wales Police: in our workforce and into the services we provide to the diverse communities we serve.
Staff Associations
We want our organisation to reflect the diverse range of communities we serve, and are committed to supporting staff, officers and volunteers who may feel under-represented in the workplace.
To help achieve this we are proud to have a range of different staff associations and networks operating within South Wales Police. Their activities serve a dual purpose of providing advice and support to individuals and supporting the organisation in the decisions we make.
Whatever your lifestyle or background, you can expect your colleagues, supervisors, and trainers to support your career development within the organisation.
The networks and associations include:
- Christian Police Association (CPA)
National LGBT+ Police Network
The Wales LGBT+ Police Network is a founding member of the National LGBT+ Police Network which formed in 2017. The mission of the network is to ensure the Police Service and other Crime Agencies promote inclusiveness and equality of opportunity for our LGBT+ staff whilst working towards an organisation that is reflective of our diverse communities.
Pay, Benefits and Rewards
As well as making a real contribution to the safety of our communities by joining #TeamSWP you will become part of a forward thinking, innovative and inclusive organisation. So, what can a career with South Wales Police offer you?
All new members of Police Staff will:
- Be entered into a generous Local Government Pension Scheme
- Receive 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service (pro rata for part time)
- Have access to a comprehensive occupational sick pay scheme in accordance with the Police Staff Council (PSC) Handbook
- Be paid shift / weekend allowances and enhancements depending on working pattern (if applicable to role)
All new Police Officers will:
- Be entered into a generous Police Pension Scheme
- Receive 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays or TOIL (time off in lieu), increasing with length of service
- Have access to a comprehensive occupational sick pay scheme in accordance with Police Regulations
- Be paid shift / weekend allowances and enhancements depending on working pattern (if applicable to role
We are also proud to offer a range of additional flexible benefits, rewards and wellbeing initiatives as follows:
- Health and Wellbeing Initiatives
- Benefits and Discounts – Lifestyle and Leisure
- Financial Wellbeing Initiatives
- Personal support resources
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Reward and recognition in South Wales Police
