CSI Technical Assistant Officer


Company:	Dyfed-Powys Police
Salary:	£38,169 - £41,487
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Carmarthen, SA31 2PF
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	13 Aug 2026

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Summary

Force

Dyfed Powys Police

Role Type

Police Staff

Business area / Department

Tri-Force Forensic Alliance

Location

Carmarthen, Headquarters

Agile/Fixed/Fixed Operational

Agile

Grade

Salary

£38,169-£41,487

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

Type of Contract

Permanent

Level of Welsh language ability required?

Interview Date

26 August 2026

Closing Date

13/08/2026, 23:55

Job Advert Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a CSI Technical Assistant Officer in the Tri-Force Forensic Alliance – Crime Scene Investigation Department.

What you will be doing?

To support the CSI Technical Manager in ensuring compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements, pivotal to the success of achieving and maintaining UKAS accreditation.

Role Specific Tasks

To support the CSI Technical Manager in ensuring that technical activities are carried out in accordance with the Technical Procedures and Validation Requirements.

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.

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

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: recruitment@dyfed-powys.police.uk

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

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