Information Security
Force
South Wales Police
Role Type
Police Staff
Business Area
Information & Communication Technologies
Department
K Digital Data and Technology
Location
HQ, Bridgend
Grade
Early Entry route
Salary
£21,415.15
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37
Type of Contract
Fixed Term
Time Commitment Duration (Months)
12
Level of Welsh language ability required?
2
Shortlisting Date
16 February 2026
Interview Date
16 March 2026
Closing Date
30/01/2026, 15:00
Job Advert Description
Would you like a career like no other? If so… JoinUs
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.
The South Wales Police Internship gives you the opportunity to put your academic knowledge to the test in a practical and professional setting where you will gain valuable work experience and training. You can be confident that throughout your internship you will be supported by an expert team who will encourage you to fulfil your potential.
Becoming part of #TeamSWP will offer you a unique learning experience where you will contribute to real life projects in a complex and diverse environment. We value individuality and encourage new ideas and creativity that will contribute to our success as a force and make a difference to society.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work in the Information Communications Technology Department. You will support a large user, customer, client, and supplier base that provides technical operations at all levels of a Large-Scale Enterprise Infrastructure and Platforms. Responsible for delivering an IT Service through standardised methodology and frameworks, ICT is critical to facilitating business continuity for 24/7 emergency services.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates are currently underrepresented within the Force, we would particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse candidates.
Qualification Criteria
To be eligible you must be working towards a degree and be in your 'sandwich year' / 'year in industry' (between years 2 and 3) in a relevant subject related to Information Technology or similar.
KEY DATES
Shortlisting for this vacancy will take place on 16th and 17th February 2026.
Interviews for this vacancy will take place on either 16th or 17th March 2026.
We anticipate a large volume of applications for this internship as such we reserve the right to close the vacancy when a sufficient number of applications are received.
The role is due to close on 30th January apply today and join Team SWP