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.
These opportunities cross a range of roles, from police officers through to police staff and volunteers: each role is essential to helping us serve our communities. We are working towards developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of our communities – attracting the best talent from the widest pool of people.

Find out what roles we’re recruiting for now…
Are you looking for a new, exciting, and varied career, where no two days are the same? If so, then the role of a Police Officer could be for you!
We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people who will be committed to our vision; to be the best at understanding and responding to the needs of the community; to protecting the most vulnerable, catching criminals and keeping the public safe, whilst also abiding by the policing Code of Ethics.
To be successful you will need to meet our minimum entry requirements and demonstrate a passion and commitment to providing a first-class policing service to the people of South Wales.
We have a strong commitment to equality and diversity both within the organisation and in the service we provide. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. South Wales Police particularly welcomes applicants from under-represented groups.
South Wales Police is proud to work under a positive action initiative to support those from under-represented groups. If you are from a diverse background and have an interest in joining us please contact our Representative Workforce Team by clicking the link below…