Operational Security Officer

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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 apply to become part of our policing family.

We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as Operational Security Adviser (OpSy) in our Police Headquarters Could you be who we are looking for?

About the team/Department you will be joining:

The team is a small department within our centralised functions in police headquarters,
they are all committed and flexible to adapt to the challenges that modern policing brings
advising on the legislation and best practices, sharing this with similar teams around the UK.

About the role and your key responsibilities :

The OpSy is an independent advisor with the strategic objective of reducing the operational security risk.
Advising on the security, integrity and ethical conduct of all law enforcement techniques.
OpSy’s will seek to implement and maintain consistency in standards of security and practice in accordance with legislation, national guidelines and local policy.

What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:

We are looking for an individual with a good knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and working practices,
Experience of working within policing, or other law enforcement agencies
Ability to work on their own initiative and able to manage others.

There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies and many more, click here for more information.

If you would like any more information about the role, please contact T/Det Supt Matthew Cox at matthew.cox@south-wales.police.uk

The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting.

Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis

First time applying for a role with South Wales Police? Be sure to read our application guidance for some hints and tips around the application form and what to expect, click here for more information. Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level.