Job Description

Force
South Wales Police
Role Type
Police Staff
Business Area
Joint Scientific Investigation Unit
Department
Joint Scientific Investigation unit
Location
HQ, Bridgend
Grade
6SO1
Salary
33,603.00 - 39,276.00
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37
Type of Contract
Permanent
Level of Welsh language ability required?
2
Shortlisting Date
3 March 2026
Interview Date
12 March 2026
Closing Date
18/02/2026, 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 Forensic Imaging Officer (CCTV) in our Forensic Imaging Unit. Could you be who we are looking for?





About the team/Department you will be joining:





An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Forensic Imaging Unit, Joint Scientific Investigation Unit, as a Forensic Imaging Officer (CCTV) based at Bridgend. We are looking for committed individuals who have a keen and enthusiastic interest in digital media and who are looking to develop their skills in a modern and ever developing investigative business area. You will help deliver specialist imaging services in support of major and volume crime across both Gwent and South Wales Police force areas.


About the role and your key responsibilities:





You will be helping to recover and prepare CCTV/Audio evidence to help progress an investigation and later for use within the Criminal Justice arena where the evidence you produce will help secure a conviction.





From recovering CCTV on site at crime scenes to using some of the latest editing software available you will work in a busy and demanding environment ensuring that all work produced meets quality standards set by ISO17025.





You will provide technical support to operational officers and other JSIU team members. and participate in an on-call rota and as such this may involve working out of normal working hours including weekends.



Due to the nature of the work involved and therein the images produced within the Unit, the Post Holder must be aware that they can be of a very sensitive and sometimes distressing nature.


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





Ideally you would process a technical qualification in Video/Audio related subject and demonstrate experience working within this field. A working knowledge of software packages such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects & iZotope is desirable.





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.



If you would like any more information about the role, contact Alex McFetrich (alex.mcfetrich1@south-wales.police.uk).



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. Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level.