Lead Indexer – Major Crime Support Team (MCST)


Company:	Dyfed-Powys Police
Salary:	£32,613 to £35,772 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Carmarthen, SA31 2PF
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Nov 2026
Closing date:	16 Nov 2026

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Summary

Force

Dyfed Powys Police

Role Type

Police Staff

Business area / Department

Other (please specify)

Other Business area / Department

Major Crime Support Team

Location

Headquarters

Agile/Fixed/Fixed Operational

Fixed Operational

Grade

Salary

£32,613 - 35,772

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

Type of Contract

Permanent

Level of Welsh language ability required?

Interview Date

26 November 2026

Closing Date

16/11/2026, 23:55

Job Advert Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Lead Indexer in Major Crime Support Team (MCST)

What you will be doing?

To take responsibility for the registration and Indexing within a Major Incident Room (MIR) In support of the other key staff members. Prepare, research and categorisation of all Information gathered during the enquiry and allocation of actions, supporting other indexers where necessary.

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.

Essential requirements

1. Must have experience of researching and collation of sensitive/ confidential Information and be able to Interpret and evaluate large quantities of data to extract salient points and summarise. (E) 2. Must have previous experience of working In an Investigative field, be able to meet deadlines, and must be able to travel throughout the Force Area. (E) 3. Must have a good working knowledge of MIRSAP, HOLMES and Microsoft Applications e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint. (E) 4. Must possess a Diploma level qualification related to the specialist area, or have proven, relevant experience bringing the role holder to a comparable level (E) 5. Must have a proven ability to work effectively with a minimum of supervision, organising and prioritising own workload (E)

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