Police staff
Do you want to work for North Wales Police, but not as a front line officer? Have you considered a police staff role?
We have a huge range of police staff opportunities across the Force, so you can pursue an exciting career whatever your chosen field. Working alongside frontline officers, police staff keep the force operating smoothly.
Whether you assist with investigations or process payroll, everyone has a part to play. From intelligence analysts, to press officers, to crime scene investigators - everyone plays a key role in making North Wales a safer place.
We offer full-time or part-time roles, and all police staff enjoy these benefits:
- At least 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time roles)
- Paid bank holiday entitlements
- Flexible working opportunities
- Generous maternity/paternity/adoption leave entitlements
- Generous sick pay provisions
- Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
- Option to become a member of UNISON, the public service union
- Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
We are proud to be part of the Living Wage movement as an accredited Living Wage Employer. This means that every member of staff in our organisation earns not just the minimum wage but the real Living Wage.
The Living Wage is an hourly rate set independently and updated annually, based on the cost of living in the UK. We believe that every member of staff deserves a Living Wage, because a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay. You can find out more about the Living Wage by visiting the official website.
Sound good? Visit our recruitment portal to view all our current police staff vacancies.
You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter for future vacancies.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility requirements for the police service are fairly detailed. We don’t want you to spend time filling out the application form only to discover that we can’t accept you! Answer these questions to find out whether you’re eligible to apply...
Yes I will – continue to the next question.
No I will not – you cannot apply for Police staff roles until you are 16 (or 18 if shift work is involved).
Yes I am – continue to the next question.
No I am not – you cannot apply for this or any other role within NWP.
Yes I have – continue to the next question
No I have not – depending on how long you have been out of the country, you may not be able to apply. If it was for more than six months, please contact our Recruitment Team to discuss this further. Continue to the next question.
No I have not – continue to the next question.
Yes I have – this vetting information provides more details.
No I have not – continue to the next question. However, be aware that other types of criminal conviction may affect your application. If you have any concerns please contact our Recruitment Team to discuss.
Yes I have – this vetting information provides more details.
No I am not – continue to the next question.
Yes I am – you cannot apply for this or any other role within NWP.
No I do not – continue.
Yes I do – tattoos are allowed, but they must not be offensive or undermine the dignity and authority of your role.
During your application we will ask you to send us a photo and a description of your tattoos.
Some examples of tattoos we would not accept are:
- swear words
- naked bodies
- weapons that are not linked to a tribute to your service in the armed forces
- any tattoo ridiculing a particular belief or religion
Your interview
Interviews are based on the Competency and Values Framework [PDF], your research into North Wales Police and the role you have applied for.
Frequently asked questions
It’s great that you’re looking to join us! You can complete an application form by visiting our portal here.
To complete an application you will need to register an account with us. Please be sure to make a note of your email address that you register with and keep your password in a safe place, you will need both to log into your applications in the future.
Once you have created an account, if you see a role you want to apply for click the ‘apply’ button at the bottom of the advert’s page. For most Police Staff roles, you will be directed to a short eligibility criteria page and once submitted, the portal will then take you through to the application form questions. Please ensure you complete all require fields marked with an ‘*’ as you cannot submit your application if you leave any of these fields blank.
When you get to the ‘Statement in Support of your application’ it’s important to remember to refer to the Post Profile and give details - evidenced where possible with specific examples - of how your experience, qualifications, skills and abilities meet the minimum criteria for the role.
That’s great news! All our posts that are advertised have a post profile attached to them. If you have a look at this it will give you details of the duties and responsibilities of the post holder and the minimum person requirements to apply for the role.
We recognise that everybody’s needs are unique and different.
Our Workforce Representation Team offer a variety of initiatives including providing appropriate advice, encouragement, and support throughout the recruitment process.
If you’re from a Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic background (B.A.M.E.), minority religion group, LGBT+, or have a disability or neurodiverse condition (for example, dyslexia), the Workforce Representation Team may be able to offer you Positive Action support depending on the role you are applying for. Some roles may include the offer of support when under-represented by a specific gender and will identify in the advert which gender is eligible for support, so check the wording to find out if you are eligible.
Visit our Positive Action page to learn more about how this works and our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
North Wales Police are committed to diversifying our police service. We’ve been active in our communities, reaching out to people from under-represented community groups to join us as Police Constables. You can find out about the support we provide by registering your interest in applying by completing the Expression of Interest form (PDF) and sending this to:
Email: [email protected]
Post: Workforce Representation Team, North Wales Police Headquarters, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8AW.
We are really pleased you’re interested in one our roles. Please have a look at the job advert - it may detail the manager’s email address, who will have lots of experience and information they can share with you to help you make the right decision for you.
Alternatively, if there are no line manager contact details on the advert, one of our team members will pass on your email to the line manager and we will be back in contact with you as early as possible. Please note this could take longer than our 2-day response promise to emails.
We are really pleased that you’re interested in joining North Wales Police as a Police Officer.
For information on becoming a Police Officer and if the role is right for you please visit this page. From here you will also be able to review what our current vacancies are.
Please be advised we have a Police Officer specific mailbox that you can direct any future queries to: [email protected]
Good luck!
Please ensure you use this link to get into the portal. If you have forgotten your password there is an option on the login page to choose ‘forgot your password?’ - you will need to enter the email address you used to register your application.
Unfortunately, once the post has closed all applications are processed, meaning we are unable to accept late applications.
We’re sorry to hear you no longer wish to continue with your application. You can withdraw your application at any time by logging into our recruitment portal.
Once you have chosen the application you wish to withdraw, there is a ‘withdraw’ button on your screen. Please press this button, you will then receive a withdrawal notification email and there is nothing further for you to do.
Your application will be dealt with via our online recruitment portal where you’ll find any updates. If you would like to review where your application is up to, please log into the portal using your user name and password.
Congratulations and welcome to our policing family! We are working hard to process your application through our pre-employment checks. We try to get you through the pre-employment process as quickly as possible and advise a period of up to three months before expecting to commence in your new exciting role.
For any updates on your application we would advise you to log into the portal using your user name and password. We advise that you do not hand in your resignation with your current employer until you have received an unconditional offer from us.
Your medical assessments and outcomes will be updated via our online recruitment system. If you wish to view your current status please log into the portal using your user name and password.
Thanks for checking in! If we are experiencing difficulties in contacting your referee or getting a response then please don’t worry, someone from our recruitment team will contact you directly. It is always helpful if you could ask your referees to return the reference as soon as possible to help progress your file.
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