Digital Investigation Unit (DIU) Analyst

Dyfed Powys Police; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Agile working

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Job summary

Dyfed Powys Police is seeking a Digital Investigation Unit Analyst to provide analytical support for digital investigations. You will research and interpret digital data and intelligence to assist investigations and generate actionable insights.

The role focuses on complex crime analysis, collaboration with internal teams and external partners, and requires completing analyst qualifications or starting training within a set timescale.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical capability to research, analyse and interpret digital data and intelligence from investigations and telecommunications enquiries.
• Support investigations into serious and complex crime by identifying evidential opportunities, developing intelligence, and producing tactical analytical products to assist investigators, Digital Media Investigators (DMIs), and Senior Investigating Officers (SIOs).
• Analyse communications data, digital devices, internet and application data, geolocation information, and other relevant digital material.
• Contribute to both tactical and strategic analytical functions by supporting live investigations, identifying emerging trends and informing operational planning and intelligence development.
• Work closely with internal and external partners, ensuring all work is completed in line with relevant legislation, policy, and professional standards.
• This is an office-based role located in headquarters (HQ) requiring close collaboration with DMI’s and other specialist departments in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Must manage sensitive information and complete the relevant analyst qualifications or be willing to undertake and successfully complete this training within an agreed timescale.
• All candidates are subject to vetting and medical checks.

Job description

Digital Investigation Unit (DIU) Analyst

Force Dyfed Powys Police

Role Type Police Staff

Business area / Department Digital Investigation Unit

Location Carmarthen, Headquarters

Agile/Fixed/Fixed Operational Fixed

Grade E/F

Part/Full Time Full Time

37

Type of Contract Permanent

Level of Welsh language ability required? 1

Interview Date 7 December 2026

Closing Date 17/11/2026, 23:55

Job Advert Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Digital Investigation Unit Analyst.

What you will be doing?

To provide an analytical capability in support of the Digital Investigation Unit (DIU) and Digital Media Investigation (DMI) function by researching, analysing, and interpreting digital data and intelligence obtained through investigations and telecommunications enquiries.

The post holder will support investigations into serious and complex crime by identifying evidential opportunities, developing intelligence, and producing tactical analytical products to assist investigators, Digital Media Investigators (DMIs), and Senior Investigating Officers (SIOs). This will include the analysis of communications data, digital devices, internet and application data, geolocation information, and other relevant digital material.

The role will contribute to both tactical and strategic analytical functions by supporting live investigations, identifying emerging trends and offending patterns, and informing operational planning and intelligence development. The post holder will work closely with internal and external partners, ensuring all work is completed in line with relevant legislation, policy, and professional standards.

This is an office-based role located in headquarters (HQ) requiring close collaboration with DMI’s and other specialist departments in a fast-paced operational environment.

The successful candidate must be able to manage sensitive information and completed the relevant analyst qualifications or be willing to undertake and successfully complete this training within an agreed timescale.

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: [e-mail]

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

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.

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