South Wales Police

About the Company

South Wales Police is an organisation with a committed and proud workforce, all of whom share the same mission – to Keep South Wales Safe.

The Force spans a wide geographical area including rural, coastal and urban communities including Swansea and Cardiff City centre. We are the largest police force in Wales serving over 1.3 million people.

Covering 42% of the country’s population, we are the largest force in Wales serving over 1.3 million people and managing around 40% of the total crime in Wales.

It’s a job but where no two days are the same – and it offers a variety fulfilling and exciting career opportunities.

These opportunities cross a range of roles, from police officers through to police staff and volunteers, each role is essential to helping us serve our communities.

We are working towards developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of our communities – attracting the best talent from the widest pool of people.

Mae Heddlu De Cymru yn sefydliad sydd â gweithlu ymrwymedig a balch, ac mae pob aelod ohono yn rhannu'r un genhadaeth, sef Cadw De Cymru yn Ddiogel.

Mae'r heddlu yn cwmpasu ardal ddaearyddol eang sy'n cynnwys cymunedau gwledig, arfordirol a threfol, gan gynnwys canol Dinas Caerdydd ac Abertawe.

Ni yw'r heddlu mwyaf yng Nghymru, sy'n gwasanaethu dros 1.3 miliwn o bobl.

Gan gwmpasu 42% o boblogaeth y wlad, ni yw'r heddlu mwyaf yng Nghymru ac rydym yn gwasanaethu dros 1.3 miliwn o bobl ac yn rheoli tua 40% o gyfanswm y troseddau yng Nghymru.

Mae'n swydd lle mae pob diwrnod yn wah anol ac mae'n cynnig amrywiaeth o gyfleoedd gyrfa cyffrous a gwerth chweil.

Mae'r cyfleoedd hyn yn cwmpasu amrywiaeth o rolau, o swyddogion yr heddlu i staff yr heddlu a gwirfoddolwyr, ac mae pob rôl yn hanfodol i'n helpu i wasanaethu ein cymunedau.

Rydym yn gweithio tuag at ddatblygu gweithlu sy'n adlewyrchu amrywiaeth ein cymunedau – gan ddenu'r doniau gorau o'r gronfa ehangaf o bobl.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

South Wales Police

Job Title

Internships

Job Description

**Job Title:** Internships **Role Summary:** Fixed-term, 12-month internships across diverse departments (e.g., Finance, Digital Forensics, HR, Information Security) to apply academic knowledge in practical policing environments. Focus on skill development, professional training, and contributing to real-world projects. **Expectations:** Collaborate with expert teams to deliver projects in a complex, dynamic environment. Demonstrate adaptability, initiative, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Commit to organizational values of community-focused policing and innovation. **Key Responsibilities:** Support department-specific projects; assist with administrative and analytical tasks; participate in training programs; apply technical and creative problem-solving to operational challenges. **Required Skills:** Strong communication, organizational, and analytical abilities; adaptability and time management; technical proficiency relevant to assigned department (e.g., finance, IT, HR practices); basic understanding of policing operations or willingness to learn. **Required Education & Certifications:** Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Computer Science, Public Administration). No certifications required.

Bridgend, United kingdom

On site

30-12-2025

Company Name

South Wales Police

Job Title

Digital Forensics Intern

Job Description

Job title: Digital Forensics Intern Role Summary: 12‑month internship in the Digital Forensic Unit’s imaging lab. Students extract and process data from computers, mobile phones, drones and smart devices, acquire advanced forensic techniques, and support investigative officers across the region. Expectations: Provide timely updates, adhere to evidence handling and legal standards, maintain lab equipment, and collaborate with law‑enforcement personnel. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct forensic imaging and data extraction from diverse digital media. - Follow evidence handling, chain‑of‑custody and lab protocols. - Offer technical advice to officers on digital evidence in investigations. - Document procedures, findings and laboratory activities. - Maintain and calibrate forensic hardware and software. - Engage in ongoing training on emerging forensic methods. Required Skills: - Proficiency with Windows, macOS, iOS, Linux, Android operating systems. - Understanding of criminal law relevant to computer crime (RIPA, computer misuse, ECHR, Data Protection). - Strong attention to detail, analytical reasoning and procedural discipline. - Effective written and verbal communication. - Ability to work independently and in a team setting. - Basic experience with forensic imaging tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, Autopsy, CAINE) is advantageous. Required Education & Certifications: - Currently pursuing a university degree; in second or third year of a sandwich or year‑in‑industry placement in Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or a related discipline. - Background or coursework in forensic imaging and examination tools preferred.

Bridgend, United kingdom

On site

Fresher

29-12-2025

Company Name

South Wales Police

Job Title

Information Security - Intern

Job Description

**Job Title:** Information Security Intern **Role Summary:** Support the ICT Department of a large public safety organization by assisting with technical operations and IT service delivery across a complex, 24/7 enterprise infrastructure. The internship provides hands‑on experience applying academic knowledge to real‑world information security and service management tasks. **Expectations:** - Currently enrolled in a degree program (sandwich/year‑in‑industry) between years 2‑3, studying IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field. - Demonstrates enthusiasm, motivation, and strong communication skills. - Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team and follow established processes and frameworks. - Commitment to confidentiality and adherence to security policies. **Key Responsibilities:** - Assist in monitoring and maintaining information security controls for enterprise systems. - Provide first‑line support to users, customers, and suppliers for security‑related incidents. - Contribute to the documentation of procedures, incidents, and compliance reports. - Participate in vulnerability assessments, patch management, and security awareness activities. - Follow standardized IT service management (e.g., ITIL) and security frameworks in daily tasks. - Support the continuity of critical services for 24/7 emergency operations. **Required Skills:** - Fundamental understanding of networking, operating systems, and common security concepts. - Basic troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively. - Team‑oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Enrolled in an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline; in the “sandwich” or “year‑in‑industry” phase (typically 2nd or 3rd year). - No mandatory certifications, but candidates with CompTIA Security+, ITIL Foundation, or similar credentials are advantageous.

Bridgend, United kingdom

On site

Fresher

29-12-2025