Detective Constable Recruitment Campaign July 2025

If you or someone you know is interested in joining South Wales Police as a Detective, we will be open for applications from the 14th July 2025 until 5th August 2025.

Detectives are responsible for investigating serious and complex crimes, pursuing criminals, prioritising victims, protecting the vulnerable and leading the case management of such crimes through to conclusion. The role can be challenging, and you will need to be resilient, resourceful, analytical and compassionate. However, it is a role like no other and one which offers much professional and personal reward.

At SWP we are offering an exciting new opportunity for capable and passionate people, to join our team through our Detective Constable Entry Programme. After initial Police training and reaching key milestones, you will deploy to uniformed policing teams where you will develop your core Policing skills. During this time, you will complete specialist investigative attachments including suspect investigation teams to develop the investigative mind-set.

If you are interested in receiving more information about the detective role or guidance on the application process our Positive Action team is able to assist you with this. For more information on Positive action, please click here: Positive Action Support | South Wales Police

To receive Positive Action support, you must say ‘Yes’ to receiving Positive Action support during your application. For further information on the role, please see below:

Please visit Detective Constable Entry Programme (DCEP) | South Wales Police for an insight into the work carried out by our detectives.

You will be required to work 24/7 shifts, including Bank Holidays and Weekends. To apply for this opportunity, please follow the link below:

Detective Constable Entry Programme (DCEP) July 2025 Advert - Police Jobs Wales

If you wish to register your interest for future roles/vacancies in South Wales Police, please register on to our database of interest and we will send you further information when applicable.

South Wales Police Talent Bank - Police Jobs Wales

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on PositiveAction@south-wales.police.uk