Neighbourhood Policing Support Officer

Job description

Neighbourhood Policing Support Officer

Force

South Wales Police

Role Type

Police Staff

Business Area

Mid Glamorgan BCU

Department

Mid Glamorgan BCU - Operations

Location

Mid Glamorgan BCU

Grade

SC34

Salary

£25,947.00 - £29,859.00

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37

Type of Contract

Permanent

Level of Welsh language ability required?

2

Shortlisting Date

2 November 2026

Interview Date

9 November 2026

Closing Date

29/10/2026, 15:00

Job Advert Description

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 Neighbourhood Support Officer in our Bridgend and Porthcawl Neighbourhood Policing Team. Could you be who we are looking for?

About the team/Department you will be joining:

The Neighbourhood Policing Support Officers are part of the South Wales Police Neighbourhood Policing teams. This role provides support to Sector teams to enable them to fulfil the objectives of the Neighbourhood Policing Strategy.

About the role and your key responsibilities:

The successful candidates will provide support to the Neighbourhood Inspector, to monitor and co-ordinate allocated tasks and priorities between sector police resources, partner agencies and communities on their behalf.

What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:

The post requires applicants who can demonstrate good organisation skills, are competent in providing targeted communication and engagement with colleagues and partner agencies at all levels, is able to work in partnership to focus on early intervention, prevention and problem solving against predictable and preventable demand and demonstrates a real belief in public service.

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, .

If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Insp Andy Phillips - [email protected]

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, . Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level.

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