Vacancies
We're looking for talented, enthusiastic people to join Gwent Police...
Here you can find out all you need to know about our current career opportunities in Gwent Police, the different roles we offer, your eligibility and how to apply for a job with us.
Application forms available to download from individual vacancy adverts, should be returned to [email protected] in a word.doc format.
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Police Officers
Gwent Police are looking to recruit Detective Constables from all backgrounds, currently serving with other Home Office Forces, who have completed their probationary period.
We are looking to recruit qualified and experienced Detective Constables with skills and experience in managing a range of complex investigations, and/or experience of digital evidence gathering, dealing with cyber-enabled crimes, and an understanding of a range of vulnerabilities and the appropriate ways to respond. As well as many staff benefits we provide a wide range of career opportunities, specialist posts, as well as development and promotion prospects.
If you think you have the skills and passion we are looking for, are able to show commitment to achieving high levels of attendance and performance then apply now.
You will have the opportunity of working in a mixture of rural and urban communities, and will experience a wide range of different challenges on a daily basis.
In addition to the application form, applicants will be required to undergo vetting and references, pass an interview, fitness test, drugs test and a health check.
Gwent Police is a culturally diverse area and to ensure that our service is fully representative of the communities we serve, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and ethnic groups.
You can access the application form, or further details, including closing date information, via the following:
Website: https://www.gwent.police.uk/en/join-us/vacancies/
Contact Email: [email protected]
Are you an inspirational police leader looking to join a progressive, high performing force? Do you share our passion for neighbourhood policing and partnership? Are you committed to providing quality, value for money policing services? Can you protect and reassure our communities?
Gwent Police has a consistent track record of operational achievement and an unequivocal commitment to delivering the best possible policing services for the communities of Newport, Torfaen, Monmouthshire, Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly.
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented, enthusiastic and innovative individual to join a small but influential team of Chief Officers, committed to driving through change. You will have a positive approach to delivering high levels of performance as well a strong track record in operational policing.
If you would like to discuss the matter informally with the Chief Constable, feel free to call on 01633 642280.
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| Salary | £100,509 - £113,475 (plus relocation package) |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 11/04/2019 at 13:00 |
| Shortlisting | 12/04/2019 |
| Interviews | 23/04/2019 |
Police Staff
We are looking for a Force Specialist Cyber Protect and Prepare Officer to deliver the National Protect Strategy at force level, delivering consistent, nationally approved cyber security advice to businesses and members of the public, as part of TeamCyberUK. Offer cyber security advice to victims of cyber dependant crime to reduce the risk of repeat victimisation. Deliver cyber resilience advice and exercising to local businesses to enable them to better secure themselves in the digital age.
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Download the Application Form (Part B)
Download the Application Guidance
| Location | Mamhilad |
|---|---|
| Salary | £28,353 - £30,195 |
| Hours | 37 hours per week |
| Closing date | 04/04/2019 @ 13:00 |
Shortlisting: 09/04/2019
Interviews: 16/04/2019
Gwent has beautiful surroundings and is within easy access of the motorway (M4) plus many other benefits including:
- Free Parking
- Free Gym Facilities (at selected police sites)
- Effective well-being package
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
- Work life balance / flexible working
- Incremental pay scales increases
- Subsidised eye test
- Employer matched contributory pension scheme
We are looking for a Financial Investigator for the investigation of persons with the purpose of securing the confiscation/forfeiture derived from drug trafficking and/or other crime.
Download the Application Form (Part A)
Download the Application Form (Part B)
| Location | Gwent HQ |
|---|---|
| Salary | £31,095 - £32,907 |
| Hours | 37 hours per week |
| Closing date | 11/04/2019 at 13.00 |
Interviews will be held on 8th May 2019.
Gwent has beautiful surroundings and is within easy access of the motorway (M4) plus many other benefits including:
- Free Parking
- Free Gym Facilities (at selected police sites)
- Effective well-being package
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
- Work life balance / flexible working
- Incremental pay scales increases
- Subsidised eye test
- Employer matched contributory pension scheme
We are looking for a Head of Corporate Communications to formulate and direct the implementation of the force's Communications Strategy, with the prime focus on supporting frontline service delivery in line with force values and strategic priorities.
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Download the Application Form (Part B)
Location | Police HQ, Cwmbran |
Salary | £47,826 - £51,048 |
Hours | 37 hours per week |
Closing date | 04/04/[email protected] |
Gwent has beautiful surroundings and is within easy access of the motorway (M4) plus many other benefits including:
- Free Parking
- Free Gym Facilities (at selected police sites)
- Effective well-being package
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
- Work life balance / flexible working
- Incremental pay scales increases
- Subsidised eye test
- Employer matched contributory pension scheme
Volunteers
We are looking for a Cadet Assistant Unit Leader to link in with the Unit leader and provide additional adult supervision during sessions and help with basic administration
Download the Application Form (Part A)
Download the Application Form (Part B)
| Location | Gwent |
|---|---|
| Salary | N/A |
| Hours | Maximum of 2 hours per week during term time (Tuesday or Wednesday evenings) plus volunteering at certain events which would be no longer than 3 hours per event. |
| Closing date | 11/04/2019 @ 13:00 |
Gwent has beautiful surroundings and is within easy access of the motorway (M4) plus many other benefits including:
- Free Parking
- Free Gym Facilities (at selected police sites)
- Effective well-being package
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
- Work life balance / flexible working
- Incremental pay scales increases
- Subsidised eye test
- Employer matched contributory pension scheme
