Police Student Constable Campaign

Job Title: South Wales Police Student Constable Campaign

Location: Forcewide

Salary: £31,164 per annum

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Closing Date: 28/04/2026, 12:00

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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 become part of our policing family.

A career in policing demands skill, compassion, leadership, initiative, and a genuine desire to make a difference to society. We work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across an area of about 800 square miles from Swansea to Merthyr Tydfil to our capital city, Cardiff. It's a job but where no two days are the same - and it offers a variety of fulfilling and exciting career.

The role can be challenging, and you will need to be resilient and resourceful, but we are here to support you. You will need to be committed to a journey that requires balancing academic requirements and a new role within a 24/7 policing service. It is a job like no other and we are looking for people with diverse skills and experiences to join our successful team.

There are now more options than ever to become a Police Officer in

Which route will you choose?

Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA)

This is a 3-year professional degree apprenticeship. Upon successful completion, you will achieve a Degree in Professional Policing Practice this route means that you have the opportunity to earn while you learn and achieve a degree.

To apply for the PCDA, you must have achieved a Level 3 qualification (which is 2 A levels or equivalent). If you do not already possess a level 3 qualification, you will have an opportunity to undertake an online assessment in English and Maths, and if successful, you will progress to the next stage of the application process.

If successful in all stages of your application, you will commence to our PCDA route. As an Apprentice, you will need to have already achieved a GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English, or a Level 2 Equivalent. If you do not possess these qualifications, you will need to complete the Essential Skills qualification during your training to fulfil the requirement of the Apprenticeship Scheme. South Wales Police will meet all course fees relating to this entry route.

Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP):

The Degree Holder Entry Programme is for those who already hold a degree in any subject area but want to join the force. This is a two-year programme combining on-the-job practical learning and operational competence with academic learning. Upon completion, successful candidates will also achieve a Diploma in Professional Policing Practice. The force covers all course fees relating to this entry route.

Please note, it is now mandatory to have a full manual driving licence in order to be appointed.

You will spend your first 6 months within training where you will learn the relevant legislation and processes alongside technical skills such as Personal Safety Training, First Aid and force computer systems. Following this you will deploy (with a tutor constable initially) to a uniformed response team working a rotating shift pattern of days (Apply online only , onto afternoons (Apply online only) or until 0300 on Friday / Saturday) and onto nights (Apply online only across 7 days of the week followed by 4 rest days. This will include Public Holidays.

During your 2- or 3-year probationary period, you will be required to evidence your operational competence by dealing with a variety of different Police incidents. You will also be required to achieve the relevant Policing academic degree qualification delivered by the force's selected University partner (University South Wales) which will require you to complete 280 hrs study per year in your own time.

For further information about the role and our benefits, please visit our website.

Additional information:

We will be holding our assessment centres in May 2026

The applications process will close at 12 midday on 28th April. Please ensure that any tests required as part of the application process are completed in advance of the closing date as only fully completed applications will be accepted.

The majority of vacancies will be based in the Cardiff area. Please consider this when applying

All candidates will undertake eligibility and vetting checks

Please click on the APPLY button to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Police Officer, Community Police Officer, Trainee Police Officers, Community Safety Officers, Patrol and Supervision Officers, Operational Policing Team may also be considered for this role.