South Wales Police jobs in Wales

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Force
South Wales Police
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Role Type
Police Staff
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Business Area
Operational Support Services
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Department
Public Service Centre
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Location
HQ, Bridgend
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Grade
SC45
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Salary
£27,204 (SPC 18) rising to £32,613 (SCP 25) per annum pro rata. Your salary will increase on commencement of shift working to include 20% shift allowance. In addition claimable enhancements for weekend working.
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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
30 September 2026
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Interview Date
27 October 2026
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Closing Date

28/09/2026, 12:00

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Job Advert Description

Police 999/101 Call Handler - Incident Risk and Resolution Officer

The Public Service Centre (PSC) is the heart of South Wales Police’s operational response, serving as the Force Control Room and the first point of contact for the public. As a critical frontline function, the PSC manages all incoming emergency and non-emergency calls, providing an essential service that helps safeguard communities across South Wales. Aligned to Our Delivery Plan, the PSC plays a key role in delivering a first-class service to the public and supporting the Force’s commitment to improving trust and confidence in policing.

Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the PSC handles more than 2,000 calls daily. The role is both demanding and highly rewarding, with staff responding to a diverse range of incidents where no two calls are ever the same. From reports of serious crime, sudden deaths and road traffic collisions to concerns for missing or vulnerable persons, PSC operators play a vital role in assessing risk, coordinating resources and ensuring an effective policing response.

In addition to call-handling responsibilities, staff will be required to undertake the role of Radio Dispatcher, managing police radio communications and allocating emergency and priority incidents to officers. This critical function ensures that resources are deployed effectively, risks are managed appropriately, and the public receives a timely and professional response when they need it most.

By delivering a professional, compassionate and timely service to those in need, the Public Service Centre remains central to the Force’s ability to protect the public, prevent harm, improve public confidence, and keep communities safe.

South Wales Police therefore are seeking to recruit several full-time Incident Risk and Resolution Officers from all areas of the community. and we would encourage applications from diverse minority groups, to work within our innovative Public Service Centre in South Wales Police Headquarters, Bridgend.

This full-time position will offer you the exciting opportunity to work within our dynamic Public Service Centre. We will build upon your skills and abilities and teach you to respond to emergency and non-emergency calls in the best possible way and deliver a quality service to the communities of South Wales.

This is a challenging job where we require unique resilient individuals that can work under pressure, prioritise workloads and use their initiative, whilst managing sensitive and sometimes distressing calls. Individuals need to understand the importance to provide a good quality and prompt service to customers. In return, you will have an immensely satisfying job where you are making a significant contribution to safeguarding the communities of South Wales.

Please visit https://www.south-wales.police.uk/police-forces/south-wales-police/areas/careers/careers/ for an insight into the work carried out by the Public Service Centre and the recruitment process.

You will be required to work 24/7 shifts including weekends, bank holidays, and dates deemed critical for the organisation, such as major sporting or entertainment events.

You will firstly undertake training as a call handler, delivering a first class service to our communities, once competent you will undertake further training as a Dispatch radio operator, liaising with officers on the ground and ensuring the deployment of those officers, including deployment of specific skills and resources for incidents to reach a prompt resolution. Meeting the expectations of our communities, providing reassurance, and supporting the most vulnerable at times of trauma, can provide great job satisfaction. Working as part of a team is just the start of your journey in South Wales Police.

Application criteria

Please note that you will be required to upload evidence of your level 2 English and Maths certificate at the same time as you submit your application. If you are unable to provide evidence, you may still apply but will be required to undertake an SHL test which consists of a Verbal Logical Reasoning and Numeracy test, face to face at SWP Headquarters.

Applicants must be 18 at time of application.

Please note you are not required to complete the skills/competencies section on the application form, you will be sent an online test to complete within 2 weeks of the application closing date.

This is a bulk application process and will go live at 9am on 31st August 2026 and will remain open until 12:00 midday on 28th September 2026.
South Wales Police reserve the right to close the vacancy if we reach sufficient applications.
Your application is receiving attention but may not be processed immediately.
The recruitment process can take several months and there will be various start dates for this post across 2027. You will be sent information on intake dates following passing the assessments and interview.

Awareness Sessions 1800-2000

The Public Service Centre will hold awareness sessions which will offer applicants an opportunity to gain an insight and ask any questions in relation to the role and recruitment process.

2nd September 2026 - PSC 999/101 Call Handler Awareness Session - 2nd September 2026 - Police Jobs Wales

14th September 2026 - PSC 999/101 Call Handler Awareness Session - 14th September 2026 - Police Jobs Wales

22nd September 2026 - PSC 999/101 Call Handler Awareness Session - 22nd September 2026 - Police Jobs Wales

Please CLICK on the above links to register to attend a session.

The session is available to attend in person at South Wales Police HQ, Bridgend.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as black and minority ethnic (B.A.M.E) candidates are currently underrepresented within the Force, we would particularly welcome applications from B.A.M.E applicants. If you would like to discuss further the opportunities, support offered and the forthcoming recruitment campaign, please contact our Positive Action Team on positiveaction@south-wales.police.uk

If you can’t find the answers you are looking for, please call 01656 869225 or e-mail hr-recruitment@south-wales.police.uk.

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