Investigation Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as an Investigation Officer in the Investigation Unit.

Please note: We are also advertising this role in Pembrokeshire. Please ensure you submit an application against the correct location you wish to be considered for.

What you will be doing?

The Investigation Officer gathers and reviews evidence and undertakes investigations relating to volume and priority crime to

ascertain whether a person should be charged or reported for an offence or if a person charged with an offence is guilty of that

offence.

Role Specific Tasks

• Collect and gather material, intelligence and evidence from a range of sources (including volume and priority crime reports,

victims, witnesses, suspects and other sources of material) and record and retain it in a format that is evidentially admissible

to support the investigative process.

• Identify and plan own investigative actions, taking into account resources, priorities, and proportionality in order to achieve

investigatory objectives.

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.

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.

Find out if you’re eligible for Positive Action here.

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: ***email_hidden***

Or attend our weekly drop-in recruitment event, Wednesday @ 11am – 11:30am here.