Police cadets
Cadets are young members of the community, aged between 13 and 18, that are involved in a wide range of activities and events. As well as learning about police procedures and the law, cadets also play a vital role in community events, engaging with members of the public and educating them on crime prevention.
We will accept applications from young people who are starting in year 9 of high school in the September following the recruitment campaign.
We are not currently recruiting for this role
We are committed to achieving a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. In doing so, we encourage individuals from our BAME, disabled and LGBT communities to consider future opportunities. For more information, please contact our positive action team.
Becoming a Police Cadet
The role of a Police Cadet is extremely varied and you will develop a wide range of skills while having fun and helping your local community. Cadets participate in many activities such as teambuilding tasks, community engagement events, drill, interactive sessions with departments within the Force and inter-cadet events (subject to availability).
Potential cadets need to be aged 13 at time of appointment and no older than 18, with a keen desire to get involved in their communities as well as build on their knowledge and experience through team activities and training.
All applicants are required to complete a cadet application form and a medical questionnaire.
As part of the recruitment process all applicants will be checked by the police to ensure there are no criminal convictions or connections that may prevent them becoming a cadet.
Cadets will be asked to give their preferred unit option on the application form. After successfully passing the checking stage, you will be added to a waiting list for your preferred unit. Once we have the required number of applicants for an intake, we will then contact you directly with joining information.
Cadet Units are Based in Newport, Cwmbran, Abergavenny, Caerphilly and Ebbw Vale. The units are run by NxtGen officers and Volunteers along with Community Support Officers from Neighbourhood Policing Teams.
If you have any questions about the Volunteer Police Cadets in Gwent, please contact [email protected].
Follow us on twitter, @GPNXTGEN, for more information about the work our cadets and mini police officers do in the communities of Gwent.