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
32,247.00 - 37,692.00
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37
Type of Contract
Permanent
Level of Welsh language ability required?
2
Shortlisting Date
3 December 2025
Interview Date
18 December 2025
Closing Date
20/11/2025, 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 Forensic Imaging Officer (Photographer). 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 (Photographer) based at Bridgend. The Joint Scientific Investigation Unit is a collaborative arrangement between Gwent Police & South Wales Police to provide Scientific services to both forces.


About the role and your key responsibilities:


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.


Within this role you will attend and record crime scenes using a variety of techniques and media such as 360 photography, 3d scans of scene, assist in the presentation of photographic evidence, provide technical support to operational officers and other JSIU team members. You will also participate in an on-call rota and as such this may involve out of normal working hours including weekends.


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

Essential skills

Must possess a technical qualification within Photography or an Image related discipline or demonstrate practical experience working within this field. Must have a good standard of education to at least GCSE A-C Level, including Maths and English, or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities. Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft applications. Must hold a full UK driving license and be prepared to undertake a force driving test and drive force vehicles.

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. This is a full-time permanent position.


The successful candidate must be prepared to undergo 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 contact Alex Mcfetrich on Tel: 01656 655555 ext 70653


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