Crime Scene Investigator (Brecon)

Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner; Brecon; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buddy system

Annual leave 24 days + 8 bank holidays

Hybrid working

On-site gym

Blue Light Scheme discounts

Cycle to Work

Health & Wellbeing Centre

Pension

Staff networks

Flexible working

Job summary

Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner invites applications for a Crime Scene Investigator in Forensic Services based in Brecon. The role requires expertise in the recovery and evaluation of forensic and photographic evidence to maximise evidential retrieval.

Responsibilities include providing a digital photography service, securing and preserving scenes, recording and recovering evidence, and producing statements and reports.

Qualifications

• Provides a digital photography service to meet organizational needs.
• Attends incidents, secures and preserves the scene, records and recovers evidence with due regard to contamination and best practices.
• Maintains contemporaneous records and produces statements, reports and bulletins.

Responsibilities

• Provide a digital photography service.
• Attend incidents and secure scenes, preserve evidence and record recoveries.
• Maintain records and produce evidence statements and reports.

Skills

Digital photography

Scene preservation

Evidence handling

Documentation

Job description

Level of Welsh language ability required? 1

Interview Date 19 November 2026

Closing Date

15/10/2026, 23:55

Job Advert Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Crime Scene Investigator in Forensic Services in Brecon

What you will be doing?

Role Purpose

To Provide Expertise in The Recovery And Evaluation Of Forensic And Photographic Evidence Ensuring Maximisation Of Evidential Retrieval.

Role Specific Tasks

• 1. To provide a digital photography service to meet the needs of the organisation.
• 2. To attend incidents, secure and preserve the scene, and having due regard for contamination issues record, search and recover evidence in accordance with ISO, best practice and the rules of evidence.
• 3. To maintain contemporaneous records, information data, and produce statements of evidence, reports, bulletins in accordance with the requirements of the post.

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 leaveentitlements.
• Sick pay provisions

All candidates are subject to vetting and medical checks.

Assessment Date: 27th October 2026

Interview date: 19th November 2026

Diversityand 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 willbenefitfrom 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, socialstatus,or religious beliefs.

Find out ifyou’reeligible for Positive Action here .

We are committed to being a bilingual organisationand any applicationsubmittedin 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: [e-mail]

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.