South Wales Police
Systems Development Supervisor
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South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe.
We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community’s needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.
We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as a Systems Development Supervisor in our Digital Service Division. Could you be who we are looking for?
About The Team/Department You Will Be Joining
An excellent opportunity has arisen for applicants who are looking to lead a team within a specialist department working with technology in policing.
The Digital Services Division (DSD) serves both Gwent Police and South Wales Police and is charged with improving our services through the application of technology. The team is responsible for making the process of policing more efficient, effective, and better through the introduction of digital technology.
About The Role And Your Key Responsibilities
The Operational Systems team within DSD, which the successful applicant will join, undertakes support and development activities in relation to core operational policing systems, including Niche RMS, Command & Control, Digital Evidence Management Systems (DEMS) as well as increasing involvement in future emerging systems, ensuring that continuous improvement is undertaken in order to keep these critical systems up to date with the changing policing and technological landscape.
The Operational Systems team provide advice and guidance to business leads from both Gwent Police and South Wales Police, in order to deliver improved and efficient business processes, facilitated by the operational policing systems.
The role will involve liaising with suppliers, external stake holders such as the Home Office, Crown Prosecution Service, His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service and Ministry of Justice, as well as liaising with counterparts from the other U.K. Police forces who also utilise the same operational policing systems.
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There are also a number of other benefits to working for South Wales Police. As well as making a real contribution to the safety of our communities and working for a forward thinking, innovative and inclusive organisation, a career at South Wales Police offers you so much more. Along with a competitive salary and a fantastic contributory Local Government Pension scheme, we offer a wide range of benefits, from learning and development opportunities to lifestyle savings and discounts. There are too many to list here, so check out this link to find out everything we have to offer when you join #TeamSWP.
The post is based at South Wales Police Headquarters in Bridgend but the successful applicant will be able to enjoy the benefits of the force smart working policy (further details available via the above hyperlink).
The successful applicant will lead a committed team of Police officers and Police Staff.
The successful applicant will be required to travel within the UK to attend various Regional and National User Group meetings, including some overnight stays.
‘In house’ development will take place, in order for the successful candidate to undertake administration functions in respect of the force operational policing systems, which is a requirement of the role.
The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting.
Please note, if you are an internal candidate and 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
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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.
If you are interested and would like to find out more information about the role, please contact Inspector Steve Amos on 07980 962 247.
There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies and many more, click here for more information
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