Armed Forces
Put your military skills to use by joining Dyfed-Powys Police!
We are proud to support our veterans and recognise the essential skills they can bring to our force, and welcome individuals from military backgrounds into our policing team. We recognise the strength, leadership, and resilience you bring, qualities that are vital to the work we do and the communities we serve.
If you are planning your transition or have recently left the military, there is a role for you in Dyfed-Powys Police. We are dedicated to supporting veterans and ensuring they have a smooth transition into policing.
Discover first-hand how veterans found their career in policing and how their transferable skills benefitted them in their current role.
Why join us?
Transferable Skills: Veterans have a range of experience and skills that can benefit them across many different roles. From resilience to physical fitness, these skills are highly valued in policing and can provide a strong foundation for a successful and fulfilling career in policing.
Career Path: A role with Dyfed-Powys Police can provide a structured career path, with opportunities for progression and specialisation. We can support your career growth within a variety of departments.
Impactful role: Your role with us will allow you to make a tangible difference in your local community, protecting vulnerable individuals and supporting public safety.
Support & Resources: Armed Forces veterans receive comprehensive support and resources during their transition into their police, including a dedicated veteran recruitment officer as well as support from our veteran network. This is all aimed to help improve your effectiveness and preparation for the role.
Benefits: There are a range of benefits to joining the police, including but not limited to; receive a starting salary of £31,164, and will rise to £50,256 after 7 years, generous pension, 22 days annual leave and career progression opportunities!
How we can support you
Military veterans transitioning into a policing career with Dyfed-Powys will be supported with a range of resources, you will have access to tailored assistance throughout recruitment as well as when you start.
Recruitment Officer: We have a dedicated veteran recruitment officer who can support you throughout the application process as well as answer and liaise any questions or concerns you may have.
Veterans Support Network: We offer a staff support network dedicated to veterans - offering them internal peer support by fostering a sense of belonging, identity, and wellbeing among veterans within the force.
Armed Forces Covenant: We are dedicated to treating those who have served in the Armed Forces with respect and fairness. To demonstrate our promise, we have been awarded a Silver standard Covenant.
Buddy Scheme: You will have the chance when you start your role, to have a workplace buddy who is a fellow veteran. They will be able to help aid your transition into the police force and offer advice, guidance and general knowledge into the organisation.
Positive Action: We are committed to recruiting more people from our diverse communities in order to be fully representative of the communities we serve, and we understand veterans may require extra support. We therefore encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, and are able to offer positive action to create a level playing field to enable people to compete on equal terms. Should you require any support please email us at [email protected]
“We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.” - Armed Forces Covenant
