Job Description

Force
South Wales Police
Role Type
Police Staff
Business Area
Joint Scientific Investigation unit
Department
Joint Scientific Investigation unit
Location
Neath
Grade
SC35
Salary
24,309.00 - 31,296.00
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37
Type of Contract
Permanent
Level of Welsh language ability required?
2
Shortlisting Date
24 July 2025
Interview Date
5 August 2025
Closing Date
10/07/2025, 15:00


Job Advert Description
Would you like a career like no other? If so... Join Us


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 Level 1 Crime Scene Investigator in our Neath CSI Hub. Could you be who we are looking for?


About the team/Department you will be joining:


The Level 1 Crime Scene Investigator role will have the requirement to undertake examinations of various crime scenes across the South Wales and Gwent Police force region including both volume and some major crime and therein be responsible for the recovery of all forensic evidence types.


About the role and your key responsibilities:


To actively assist investigations by providing forensic advice and support.


To deliver a specialist service to victims of crime, South Wales Police and Gwent Police and the wider Criminal Justice system.


This role is not suitable for part time/job share workers due to operational requirements.


What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:


The successful candidate must be willing to undertake vetting to RV Level.


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


For further information please refer to attached Role Profile


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.


First time applying for a role with South Wales Police? Be sure to read our application guidance for some hints and tips around the application form and what to expect.