We welcome applications from police officers who have successfully completed the Senior Police National Assessment Centre (PNAC) and the Strategic Command Course (SCC)
or successfully completed, or are about to complete, the Police Leadership Programme
(Stage 5 – Executive Leaders Programme) or a substantive ACC on level transfer.

Are you an inspirational police leader looking to join a progressive, high performing force? Do you share our passion for neighbourhood policing and partnership? Are you committed to providing quality, value for money policing services? Can you protect and reassure our communities?

Gwent Police has a consistent track record of operational achievement and an unequivocal commitment to delivering the best possible policing services for the communities of Newport, Torfaen, Monmouthshire, Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly.

We have a vacancy for a talented, enthusiastic and innovative individual to join a small but influential team of Chief Officers, committed to driving through change.  You will have a positive approach to delivering high levels of performance as well a strong track record in operational policing.

How to Apply

If you think you have the skills and passion for this role, please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for more information.

As per the below Candidate Information Pack you are required to evidence the below three competencies (level 3) via OLEEO, utilising a maximum of 500 words per competency area:

• We are innovative and open minded


• We collaborate


• We support and Inspire

Closing date for applications is Thursday 17th September at 1pm. Late applications after this date will not be accepted.

Diversity and Welsh language  

To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds, with a range of professional and life experiences, so that we are truly representative of our communities.

We are proud to be a Welsh speaking policing service and welcome applications from candidates with Welsh Language skills.

Disability Confident Employer 

We are recognised as a disability confident employer, we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on your application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application. 

Apply Here on the Gwent Police website >>