Job Description

Force
Dyfed Powys Police
Role Type
Police Staff
Business area / Department
Forensic Services
Location
Headquarters
Agile/Fixed/Fixed Operational
Fixed
Grade
D
Salary
27,747 - 29,649
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37
Type of Contract
Permanent
Level of Welsh language ability required?
1
Interview Date
2 September 2025
Closing Date
07/08/2025, 23:55


Job Advert Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Digital Forensic Technician in CID.

What you will be doing?

To assist the Digital Forensic Unit in the extraction or capture of data from digital devices for Policing purposes.


To dismantle and image computer devices and all associated computer hardware in accordance with accredited forensic techniques and processes.


To isolate, photograph and extract information from mobile and digital devices in accordance with recognised forensic techniques and processes.


To perform a basic triage examination of digital devices.


If you think you have the skills and passion for this role, please click the attachment below to view the role profile. If you think this is the role for you, please complete an application, evidencing against the required attainments (usually found on the last page of the role profile).


Please also refer to the candidate guidance link below which provides more detail on how to complete your application.

What can you expect?

All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join 24 days annual leave (rises to 29 days with 5 years' service) plus 8 bank holidays Additional 24 days flexi leave (role dependant) Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant) Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy. Pension scheme Staff Support Networks Flexible working opportunities Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements. Sick pay provisions

All candidates are subject to vetting and medical checks.


Please note for any part time vacancies, the salary will be pro rata.


Interviews to be held on: 2 or 3 September 2025


Additional Application guidance material can be found her:


https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/dyfed-powys/careers/guidance-Documents/police-staff-attainments-english.pdf

Diversity and Welsh language

Dyfed Powys Police are inclusive employers and strive to have a workforce representative of the communities they police and serve. We believe that we will benefit from the variety of thinking, approach, and skills that diversity can bring; all of which helps us to deliver a better policing service.


We continue to work towards creating a safe, open culture that is ethical and inclusive of all. We have a range of staff networks and groups to provide specific support and advice, and our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious beliefs.



We are committed to being a bilingual organisation and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Information point:

If you require any further information about this role, please do not hesitate to contact: recruitment@dyfed-powys.police.uk