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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Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.
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]
Police Staff
We are looking for a motivated, diligent communications professional to join Gwent Police’s Corporate Communications department. With 3+ years’ experience, you will join a team of Communications and Engagement Specialists to deliver internal and external communications programmes and media support for operational Policing . Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll be an assured media operator and adept in creating compelling content to support our communications campaigns.
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| Location | Police HQ, Cwmbran |
|---|---|
| Salary | £30,483 - £32,259 |
| Hours | 1x 37 hours per week - Fixed Term Oct 2019 |
| Closing date | 15/11/2018 at 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
We are looking for an Investigating Support Officer to provide support to the investigation of homicide and major crime and act as Disclosure and / or Exhibits Officer for HOLMES and Casualty Bureau in accordance with the Criminal Procedures Investigations and Procedures Act 1996, conducting enquiries as directed by the Senior Investigating Officer.
| Location | Cwmbran, Police Headquarters |
|---|---|
| Salary | £25,062 - £26,802 Pro Rata |
| Hours | 12 hours and 45 minutes per week |
| Closing Date | 15/11/2018 at 1pm |
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 an Investigating Support Officer to provide support to the investigation of homicide and major crime and act as Disclosure and / or Exhibits Officer for HOLMES and Casualty Bureau in accordance with the Criminal Procedures Investigations and Procedures Act 1996, conducting enquiries as directed by the Senior Investigating Officer.
| Location | Cwmbran, Police Headquarters |
|---|---|
| Salary | £25,062 - £26,802 |
| Hours | 37 hours per week |
| Closing Date | 22/11/2018 at 1pm |
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
