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Force
South Wales Police
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Role Type
Police Staff
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Business Area
K Safeguarding & Public Protection
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Department
Public Protection & Safeguarding
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Location
Kingsway Industrial Estate
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Grade
6SO1
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Salary
£33,603.00 - £39,276.00
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Part/Full Time
Full Time
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Hours per Week
37
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Type of Contract
Permanent
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Level of Welsh language ability required?
2
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Shortlisting Date
10 September 2026
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Interview Date
17 September 2026
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Closing Date
02/09/2026, 15:00
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Job Advert Description
Safeguarding Officer
Would you like a career like no other? If so… JoinUs
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 Safeguarding Officer in our Missing Person Investigation Team. Could you be who we are looking for?
About the team/Department you will be joining:
As a Safeguarding Officer, you will undertake a range of investigative activities to support missing person enquiries. The role is primarily office based and involves the review, research and development of investigative opportunities using police systems, partner agency information and other available resources. You will work closely with investigators, supervisors and partner agencies to gather information, identify opportunities to progress investigations and ensure enquiries are completed to a high standard.
This is a predominantly office-based role located in the Kingsway, Bridgend.
The role does not accommodate home working.
Working hours will be in line with operational requirements of the Missing Person Investigations Team.
About the role and your key responsibilities:
Maintain regular contact with reporting persons, family members and other relevant individuals to obtain information and provide updates on investigations.
Review information received through media appeals, public reporting, and partner organisations, identifying opportunities to progress investigations.
Assess and evaluate information from multiple sources to support investigative decision making.
Maintain accurate investigative records, and ensure information is recorded in accordance with force policy and procedures.
What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify opportunities from complex information.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage professionally with members of the public, partners and colleagues.
Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing demands.
A commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people and supporting high quality investigations.
Join Us
If you are passionate about protecting vulnerable members of our community and thrive in collaborative environments, we would love to hear from you.
For further information please contact A/Detective Inspector
[email protected]
The successful candidate must be prepared to undergo vetting to MV/SC level.
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.
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