Gwent Police Community Support Officer (March 2026 Intake)

Gwent Police; Wales; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local police department in Wales is searching for a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) who will serve as a vital liaison between the police and the community. The ideal candidate will strengthen community relationships, help defuse tensions, and contribute to overall public safety. This role offers a chance to make a real difference in enhancing community trust and preventing crime.

Qualifications

• Must be able to act as a liaison between local communities and policing.
• Capable of fostering trust and calming tensions in the community.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between local communities and policing.
• Support the Neighbourhood Policing Strategy to strengthen community relationships.
• Help defuse tensions and gather valuable insights.
• Foster trust and provide reassurance to the public.
• Contribute to crime prevention and community safety efforts.

Job description

Overview

Do you care about making a difference in the job you do? Then becoming a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) could be for you.

PCSO's are at the heart of local policing, bringing people together, strengthening communities, and creating a safer community for all. As a uniformed presence in your community, you will play a key part in building trust and confidence by supporting us to deliver our Neighbourhood Policing Strategy to our communities.

Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) act as a key liaison point between local communities and policing. As a PCSO, not only will you be a trusted presence in your community, but you will also play a vital role in delivering our Neighbourhood Policing Strategy by strengthening community relationships, helping defuse tensions, gathering valuable insights, and fostering trust. Whether its offering reassurance, helping prevent anti-social behaviour, or being a calm presence in times of tension, your presence will make a real difference in enhancing safety, building public confidence, and preventing crime.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between local communities and policing
• Support the Neighbourhood Policing Strategy to strengthen community relationships
• Help defuse tensions and gather valuable insights
• Foster trust and calm presence in times of tension
• Offer reassurance to the public and help prevent anti-social behaviour
• Contribute to crime prevention and community safety efforts

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to the employer's page.