Would you like a career like no other? If so… Join Us
South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe.
We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community’s needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.
We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as a Crime Reduction Tactical Adviser in our Community Safety Team in Mid Glamorgan BCU. Could you be who we are looking for?
About the team/Department you will be joining:
- The Community Safety Team engage with all communities throughout Mid Glamorgan BCU (covering Cwm, Taf, Morgannwg), focusing on the problems which matter most to them.
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Community Safety and Neighbourhood Policing is at the core of all Policing activity, providing both a policing response and engagement,
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The position will be based either at Merthyr Police Station, Rhydycar Business Park, CF48 1DL or Bridgend Police Station, Queens Road, Bridgend, CF31 3TQ, however some flexibility will be expected to travel to other police stations, sites and areas.
About the role and your key responsibilities:
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Your role will be to support neighbourhood policing teams and community safety activity through the co-ordination and engagement with colleagues and external partners.
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CRTA’s play a vital role in developing problem-solving strategies tailored to local crime trends. Their work supports coordinated planning and proactive interventions to address emerging issues such as violent crime, knife-related offences, antisocial behaviour, and acquisitive crime
- the team work 7 days a week, your role will be Monday-Friday with an element of flexibility afforded to the working hours.
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In addition, the post holder must be prepared to undertake such additional duties which may result from changing circumstances, but which may not of necessity, change the general character or level of responsibility of the post.
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This role will be office based but will have some travel requirements for site surveys and meetings.
What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:
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We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing support to their community through policing initiatives.
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Whilst not essential, a basic understanding of policing computer systems would be beneficial. A proficiency in Microsoft applications will also be required.
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The successful candidate must demonstrate good communication skills at all times, both with internal colleagues, partners and the wider public,
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The ability to gather and analyse information and provide results for further analysis will be required as will the ability to write reports and present recommendations,
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A full driving licence is required for the role.
The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting.
Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates are currently underrepresented within the Force, we would particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse candidates.
To support the ambition of a diverse workforce, South Wales Place is able to offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS is available for people living with a disability or identify as ethnically diverse.
If you are an applicant who is living with a disability or from an ethnically diverse background (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) and would like to be considered under the GIS, you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined in the advert and role profile. You should take time to evidence that you meet each of the essential criteria in your application form and/or personal statement and CV.
There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies and many more.
First time applying for a role with South Wales Police? Be sure to read our application guidance for some hints and tips around the application form and what to expect, Police staff application guidance | South Wales Police . Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level.
