Operational Security Advisor

About this role

Force

South Wales Police

Role Type

Police Staff

Business Area

Regional Organised Crime Unit - SWP

Department

K Regional Organised Crime Unit - Operational Security

Level of Welsh language ability required?

2

Shortlisting Date

21 October 2026

Interview Date

30 October 2026

Tarian Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) are seeking applications for the position of Operational Security Advisor.

ROCUs form a critical part of the national policing network, providing a range of specialist policing capabilities to forces which help them to investigate, disrupt and dismantle serious and organised crime effectively.

The Operational Security Advisor will provide expert advice to senior managers and investigations team leaders across Tarian ROCU on operational security and risk management. The postholder will provide an independent source of expert advice and guidance in respect of the legalities and administrative procedures relating to covert operations, in accordance with the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, the Police Act 1997 and the associated codes of practice, and policies.

This role will support senior investigators in the planning and delivery of investigations using covert law enforcement tactics with an emphasis on risk management. This role will ensure regional assets including staff, capabilities, intellectual property and organisational reputation are appropriately protected.

This role will support Senior Responsible Officer’s by providing reassurance about the integrity of the processes for authorising and managing covert activity under the relevant legal frameworks, policies and guidance.

This role will maintain oversight of error reporting to the IPCO and provide a single point of contact for facilitating IPCO inspections.

The successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SV Vetting.

Please note, if you are 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.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates are currently underrepresented within the Force, we would particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse candidates.

To support the ambition of a diverse workforce, South Wales Place is able to offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS is available for people living with a disability or identify as ethnically diverse.

If you are an applicant who is living with a disability or from an ethnically diverse background (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) and would like to be considered under the GIS, you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined in the advert and role profile. You should take time to evidence that you meet each of the essential criteria in your application form and/or personal statement and CV.