Digital Media Investigator


Company:	Dyfed-Powys Police
Salary:	£32,613 to £41,487 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Carmarthen, SA31 2PF
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Oct 2026
Closing date:	14 Oct 2026

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Summary

Force Dyfed Powys Police

Role Type Police Staff

Business area / Department Digital Investigation Unit

Location Headquarters

Agile/Fixed/Fixed Operational Fixed

Grade E/F

Salary £32,613 - £41,487

Part/Full Time Full Time

Hours per Week 37

Type of Contract Permanent

Level of Welsh language ability required? 1

Interview Date 4 November 2026

Closing Date 14/10/2026, 23:55

Job Advert Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Digital Media Investigator in the Digital Investigation Unit.

What you will be doing?

The Digital Media Investigator (DMI) is a specialist investigative role that provides expert digital capability in support of major crime, critical incidents, and complex investigations where digital evidence and intelligence are central to investigative success. The role requires advanced knowledge of digital technologies, data acquisition, and digital investigative techniques, and is deployed where specialist expertise is essential to identify, secure, and develop digital lines of enquiry.

Please note: the anticipated intake date for this role is currently 30th March 2027.

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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