Are you or someone you know are Interested in becoming a Special Constable (Volunteer Police Officer)? We are now open for applications until 30th June 2025.  

As a Special Constable, you can play a crucial role in helping us to deliver the policing priorities for South Wales. Becoming a Special Constable is a rewarding and enjoyable experience in which volunteers are made to feel needed, valued and developed.

Special Constables are warranted Officers who undertake valuable work and form a vital link between the regular force and their local communities. As a Special, you will protect and reassure the people of South Wales alongside regular officers. Special Constables have the same powers as a regular Police Constable, carry the same equipment, wear the same uniform, hold the same powers and attend the same calls. You will be expected to commit to a minimum of 16 hours service a month and your appointment will be subject to a 2-year probationary period.

Please follow the link below to our website which has further information on the role.

The Special Constable Role | South Wales Police (south-wales.police.uk)

Apply here – South Wales Police Special Constable (Volunteer Police Officer) Campaign June 2025 - Police Jobs Wales

South Wales Police recognises the importance and significance of having a diverse workforce to help enhance the capability and capacity of delivering a high-quality performance for our diverse communities.  To meet the Force’s ambition to be the to be the best at understanding and responding to our communities’ needs, our Positive Action Team is available to answer any queries and provide support to candidate from minority ethnic communities.

For further information on the role, or if you wish to discuss Positive Action, please email PositiveAction@south-wales.police.uk